Warriors Together

06/06/2025

June 6, 1944, 160,000 Allied troops landed along a 50-mile stretch of heavily-fortified French coastline to fight N**i Germany on the beaches of Normandy, France. General Dwight D. Eisenhower called the operation a crusade in which “we will accept nothing less than full victory.” More than 5,000 Ships and 13,000 aircraft supported the D-Day invasion, and by day’s end on June 6, the Allies gained a foot- hold in Normandy. The D-Day cost was high -more than 9,000 Allied Soldiers were killed or wounded -- but more than 100,000 Soldiers began the march across Europe to defeat Hi**er.

No matter how much time may pass, may we never forget those who gave all they had.

06/05/2025

Come sit with us. Let's tell our stories together.

05/31/2025

Sharing these words from friend Ray Popham to close out a month of appreciation, reflection, and Memorials.

05/23/2025

War. Possibly the worst of things. Regardless of the purpose or advantage or result, it is hard to imagine something else that can rob a family - a husband, a wife, a child, a father, a mother - of so much.

There a more stories than our soul can bare, but this is one - a tribute to Lt James Cathey - is one that captures so much, prompts so much thought and emotion.

But with great loss comes powerful reflections and inspiration.

The son of this US Marine, James Cathey Jr will turn 20 years old this year. He never met his hero, but has the honor of carrying his name.

Read this story with the images named pictures of the year
https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2675772/posts

Watch this tribute
https://youtu.be/1rOSU1cCH2U?si=zsTRR9k5Q_dttbOQ

For those I love, I will sacrifice.

"Greater love hath no man than this, that he lay down his life for his friends." -John 15:13

Pause this weekend, if only for a moment, and remember the many who have made the greatest sacrifice. Remember, too, their families - the fathers, the mothers, the sons, the daughters, the brothers, the sisters, the friends - who carry on with an empty chair at their BBQ.

Then reflect on how you live your life.
Live with empathy and grace.
Live intentionally.
Live with purpose to serve others.

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2nd Lt. Cathey died of injuries caused by an improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations near Al Karmah, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Batt...

05/04/2025

May recognizes Military Appreciation Month, Mental Health Awareness Month, Military Spouses Appreciation Day, Armed Forces Day, and of course Memorial Day.

The 5 Pillars of our Resilient Warrior Framework are...
+ Warrior Mindset
+ Warrior Community
+ Warrior Health
+ Warrior Growth
+ Warrior Mission

Our warriors are not only in the military community. We are also in the first responder, construction, and farming communities.

Contact us to join a Warriors Together discussion of these pillars.

04/19/2025

How far do we go together, friend?

04/12/2025

** UPDATE**
Due to interest on both the East and West Coasts, we have 2 Roundtables scheduled.

Group 1 starts: Wednesday April 16 at 9pm Eastern, 6pm Pacific. Registration Form: https://forms.gle/mHD84TjVf3TtZwv38

Group 2 starts: Sunday April 27 at 10pm Eastern, 7pm Pacific (skip Memorial Day weekend). Registration Form: https://forms.gle/fE1Moiedvb9pyN786

For those deployed or otherwise working overseas, send us a message and we can coordinate a special series for you!
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Warriors Together is excited to announce we have partnered with a leadership development organization to provide a program for the Warrior Personal Growth (Advancing Skills & Capabilities) pillar of our personal resilience framework.

A Leadership & Performance Coach from RISE Beyond [X] will be facilitating a Transformative Leadership Roundtable titled 'Beyond Success'.

This 7-week series is offered at NO COST to you, but seats are limited.

Whether you are an experienced senior leader, or just looking for an introduction to the principles of leadership, this roundtable experience can spark a new personal growth and leadership journey for you. Anyone is welcome to register.

You have the option to participate either virtually, or in-person if you are in the Newark, Ohio area. In each 1-hour session, you will participate in a brief study, discussion, self-assessment, and action step in a principle of leadership. A Certificate will be issued upon completion of the series.

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04/06/2025

On June 16, 2024 something very special happened.

My family took me out for Father's Day breakfast after church.

As we were walking in the door of Alpine Kitchen in McMinnville OR, a gentleman was coming out the door in a wheelchair wearing a veteran hat.

I was wearing my Warriors Together rain jacket.
He looked up, looked me straight in the eyes and said "We are Warriors Together."
I was caught off guard. He didn't know me.
I want sure what he said, so I kindly asked him to say again.
"We are Warriors Together."
Yes we are.

He affirmed the message I've been telling others, and I myself needed to hear that day.

Nothing happens by coincidence. There were celestial connections being made.
In the local community Facebook groups I know one of our followers posts a message of inspiration each and every day, with the hashtag. She lost a son to su***de so our message is strong with her.

I immediately sent her a message to thank her, because I believe it's her work that carries the message and awareness around that community in Oregon.

This is a snap of her response...
- Douglas Wilkinson, founder of Warriors Together

Each person has 2 most important days in their life. The day they are born, and the day they realize why.

We are all here to serve a purpose. Have you found yours? Let's chat.

04/05/2025

SURVEY
We are sharing this survey by a master's degree candidate at Purdue University who is conducting a study on veteran depression and civilian work life.

Would you kindly assist by completing this four-minute survey?
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KD2KGXZ

With gratitude,

04/05/2025

RISE Beyond [prior versions]
RISE Beyond [self]

What is YOUR X? Let's have a conversation.