Veteran Home Guardians

08/29/2026

Cannabis impacts everyone differently. As a Marine veteran with ADHD, I’m highly aware of how medications can affect not only symptoms, but a person’s ability to feel and function like themselves.

In my own life, cannabis has been far more compatible with my brain than some traditional medications. That experience will not be universal, but neurodivergent people deserve honest information and individualized options instead of judgment and one-size-fits-all answers.

This is an important conversation from The Free Eighth.

08/27/2026

08/22/2026

Legalization should mean more than issuing licenses, collecting taxes and creating a new industry. It should also mean addressing the damage created by the old system.

Anthony Riley recently raised the need for a clear resource explaining how Ohioans can seek to have cannabis records sealed or expunged. I put this graphic together as a starting point.

Ohio now has a cannabis-specific expungement pathway for certain ma*****na and hashish possession cases with a qualifying disposition before March 20, 2026. It is not automatic, and it does not cover every cannabis-related offense. You must determine eligibility and apply through the appropriate court.

Franklin County residents may also be able to receive free application assistance through Opportunity Port, a public-service program housed at The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law. Court filing fees may still apply.

Learn more or begin the process:
https://opportunityport.org/

Read the law:
https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-2953.321

This graphic is only a starting point. I’m also beginning to map Ohio’s broader record-clearing network, including legal-aid organizations, clinics, attorneys and court resources, so people can find legitimate help regardless of where they live.

If you work in record relief, reentry, legal aid or cannabis justice in Ohio, please comment, tag your organization or send me a message. The goal is simple: build the network and help as many people as possible.

Information only, not legal advice.

08/09/2026

This is worth watching.

The Power to Move tells the story behind the Mobility Independence Foundation and why mobility equipment is about far more than hardware — it’s about independence, dignity, choice, and the ability to participate in your own life.

I’m proud to be working with MIF as they push toward more accessible, repairable, open-source mobility solutions.

Give the documentary a watch and share it with someone who should see it.

🎬️ Watch our award-winning documentary! 🎬️

THE POWER TO MOVE

Because power — the power to move, to work, to live fully — should be for everyone. We believe that independence shouldn’t be limited by your ability to afford expensive, proprietary technology. That’s why The MIF focuses on community-driven, open-source solutions designed by a remote team of engineers, disability experts, designers, and builders.

👇️ Link below to watch. 👇️

08/05/2026

Your Health. Your Choices. Your Record.

A Veteran’s Guide to Talking With Healthcare Professionals About Cannabis

This two-page field guide helps veterans:

• Prepare for conversations about cannabis use
• Give healthcare professionals accurate safety information
• Ask informed questions about medications, surgery, and treatment
• Understand important VA policies and limitations
• Protect the accuracy of their medical records
• Respond constructively when concerns are dismissed

This resource does not recommend cannabis for every veteran. It supports informed decision-making, evidence-based healthcare, respectful communication, and the veteran’s authority over their own body.

The goal is not agreement. The goal is safe, coordinated healthcare—with your authority and your safety both respected.

Please save and share these pages with veterans, caregivers, advocates, and healthcare professionals who may benefit.

Veteran Home Guardians
A Voice for All Veterans
VetHomeGuard.org

08/03/2026

Moonlighting on the Mobility Independence Foundation!

🌟 Meet the Team 🌟

Travis Vought - Finance Officer for The MIF

A U.S. Marine Corps veteran and founder of Veteran Home Guardians, Travis brings more than eleven years of experience in financial risk management, governance, and operational oversight from J.P. Morgan Asset Management. As Finance Officer, he develops the financial systems, controls, and reporting needed to support MIF’s stability, accountability, and responsible growth.

08/03/2026

Memory changes can be difficult for the veteran experiencing them—and for the family trying to help.

We created The Senior Veteran Family Guide to Memory Loss & Dementia as a practical resource for families and caregivers.

It covers:

• Changes to watch for
• Ways to reduce confusion and distress
• How to respond with calm, dignity, and patience
• When it may be time to seek professional help

The goal is not to argue with the disease. It is to support the person living with it.

Veteran Home Guardians is making this guide available as a free educational resource. Please share it with a family, caregiver, veteran organization, or elder-care facility that may benefit.

A Voice for All Veterans.