Jake Thomas Williams Memorial Scholarship

04/30/2026

In honor of Jake's 30th birthday (May 3), team bundle cost has been lowered to $100 for a limited time! Register your team today!
https://givebutter.com/JakeWilliamsWiffleBallTournament

04/28/2026

We are looking for more teams!
https://givebutter.com/JakeWilliamsWiffleBallTournament

04/21/2026

If you know a student entering college and going into the area of mental health, please let them know about the availability of the Jake Thomas Williams Memorial Scholarship. The award this year is $1,500.
https://bold.org/funds/the-jake-thomas-williams-memorial-scholarship-fund/

04/20/2026

04/19/2026

June 27, 2026 - 11am to 3pm

04/16/2026

04/02/2026

In 2024, 471 service members across the Total Force died by su***de.

That includes:
• 302 Active-Duty service members
• 64 Reservists
• 105 National Guard members

The Department of Defense has finally released the latest military su***de data. The numbers should concern all of us.

In 2024, 471 service members across the Total Force died by su***de.

That includes:
• 302 Active-Duty service members
• 64 Reservists
• 105 National Guard members

While some may point to slight changes in the numbers, the truth remains the same: we are still losing far too many of the men and women who volunteer to serve our country.
These are not just statistics on a chart.

These are lives, sons, daughters, husbands, wives, friends, and teammates. These are families forever changed.

For Patrick and me, this is not a policy issue. It is personal. That is why we continue this work every single day through The Brandon Caserta Foundation and our advocacy for The Brandon Act, a law designed to ensure service members can confidentially seek mental health care without fear of stigma, retaliation, or damage to their careers.

But passing a law is only the beginning. Implementation, awareness, and accountability are what will truly save lives.

Service members must know about The Brandon Act.
Leaders must implement it correctly.
And the military must ensure that those who ask for help are supported, not discouraged.

The truth is, even one life lost is too many. Our service members deserve leadership that listens, support when they ask for help, and a system that protects them.

Until the day comes when these numbers stop rising and families stop receiving the worst news imaginable, we will continue to speak out. We will continue to fight for our service members. And we will always say Brandon’s name.

Awareness matters, accountability matters, and lives depend on it. The conversation about military su***de cannot slow down when the headlines fade. Families like ours live with this every single day.

If you are a service member who is struggling, please know this: You are not alone, and asking for help is a sign of strength. If you know a service member, check on them. Sometimes a simple conversation can save a life.

03/26/2026

Get the hat!! Visit our merch store.
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03/20/2026

Register as a player or spectator and enjoy food, games, music and fun for the whole family. Saturday, June 27, 2026 (11am - 3pm), Forges Field, Plymouth, MA.

June 27, 2026 - 11am to 3pm

03/19/2026

VA announces $112 million grant funding opportunity for organizations that provide su***de prevention services to Veterans across the country.

03/16/2026

Did you know Service members can request a confidential mental health evaluation at any time?

The Brandon Act removes barriers to help by allowing Service members to request an evaluation without justification. Confidential access to care supports su***de prevention, readiness, and well-being across the Total Force.

Learn more about how the Brandon Act works: https://www.militaryonesource.mil/benefits/brandon-act/

If you or someone you know is in crisis, confidential help is available through the Veterans/Military Crisis Line. Dial 988, then press 1; text 838255; or chat via https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/get-help-now/chat/.