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We provide support to active and former members of the Special Operations community.

09/29/2026

As September comes to a close, we want to recognize its significance as Su***de Awareness Month.

Mental health and wellness are among our most important values at Vigilant Torch, and we strive to change the narrative about mental health, especially in our community. Our Vigilant Torch Mental Wellness Program was created specifically to support our community by providing the crucial resources and assistance needed for those experiencing mental health challenges.

Visit the link below if you or a loved one is experiencing any mental health challenges to learn more about the Vigilant Torch Mental Wellness Program and to find outside, reliable resources we, as an organization and community, trust for mental wellness.
https://ow.ly/4CBx50ZSC40

09/11/2026

Today marks 25 years from the day America went quiet, but we said, "Send Me!"
We stand together on this 9/11 remembering the lives lost and sacrifices made. May they never be forgotten.

08/16/2026

SOF Veteran Chris Paxson is well into his ride in the Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge. Paxson is dedicating this ride to the Vigilant Torch Foundation’s Philo Project and there is still time to donate! You can donate now at https://tinyurl.com/chrispaxsonhhmc to support Paxson’s ride to save lives!

07/30/2026

SOF Veteran Chris Paxson is off on a ride to save lives!

In a few days, Chris will embark on an 11,000-mile journey across America with a purpose far greater than reaching the finish line. By dedicating his ride in the Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge to the Vigilant Torch Foundation's Philo Project, he aims to raise vital funds and awareness for veterans and families facing the challenges of cancer. Every donation helps turn miles into meaningful impact.

To support Chris’ ride and the Philo Project, we invite you to make a contribution today -- https://tinyurl.com/chrispaxsonhhmc

06/18/2026

Honor our past. Support our mission.

America turns 250 next month, and we marked the moment by minting something worth keeping: the America 250 Vigilant Torch Coin. 1776 to 2026, a limited run, and we'd love for you to have one.

The offer is simple. Make any donation to VTF between now and the 4th of July and we'll mail you the coin. We respectfully suggest a donation of at least $25. Whatever amount you're able to give helps us quietly serve the community we exist for, and the more you give, the more impact you create.

Two hundred and fifty years of a country worth standing for. Every gift moves the mission forward.

Donate by July 4th, and your coin is on its way. DONATE > www.vigilant-torch.org/donate

05/27/2026

Sometimes trauma and moral injury show up together. When they do, the weight can be heavy. But these experiences do not have to be the end of the story. People can heal. They can rebuild trust, reconnect with others, find purpose again, and become steadier through the work of facing what they have carried.

As Mental Health Awareness Month comes to a close, we don't want to also close the conversation on the importance of mental health. Please visit the trusted resources for our community below.

A few practical things can help: Rebuild safe connection. Small, steady steps matter. Make meaning and restore purpose. Strengthen habits that steady the body and mind. Spend time with people who get it.

There is real value in being around others who understand the life, the losses, the pressure, and the cost. You do not always need a perfect explanation.
Sometimes you just need the right people around you.

If you or someone you care about is carrying the weight of trauma, moral injury, or both, you are not alone. Whether it came from combat, loss, divorce, family hardship, or other painful experiences, help is available and forward movement is possible.

Trusted resources:
Military OneSource Confidential non-medical counseling and support: 800-342-9647, www.militaryonesource.mil
Veterans/Military Crisis Line 24/7 help: Dial 988, then press 1, or text 838255, www.veteranscrisisline.net
Vigilant Torch: www.vigilant-torch.org/wellnessresources
Boulder Crest: https://bouldercrest.org/
Operation Healing Forces: https://ow.ly/9y0850YZytE
SOF Network: https://sofnetwork.org/

05/25/2026

In our community, we don't just remember on Memorial Day. We remember at every reunion, during every mission, and in every quiet moment when a name comes back to us unbidden.

Today, the rest of the country pauses with us.

To our fallen teammates and the families and friends who keep their memories alive: we have the watch.

05/22/2026

The Vigilant Torch Foundation is proud to announce the Colonel Lackey Service Scholarship, a $15,000 merit- and need-based award honoring Colonel (U.S. Army Retired) John G. Lackey III and his lifelong example of service, leadership, mentorship, and commitment to our Nation.

This scholarship supports eligible students who demonstrate a heart for service, character under pressure, financial need, and a commitment to pursuing military or federal service.

Applications open May 22 and close June 12, 2026.

For more information and to apply, visit → https://ow.ly/N6lH50Z3nsQ

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