Veteran Coaching Alliance

03/25/2026

Please support my good friend!!!

03/18/2026

I don’t know about you, but that sounds like one nasty
milkshake!

03/15/2026

Grateful to be part of such an amazing program as we’re able to help some incredible veterans with their puppy pals !! Mission First K9 Program Nathan Botts Stacey Buckner Kristen Botts.

02/13/2026

Courage

Neil Roberts fell from a helicopter into enemy territory in 2002. He was alone. Surrounded.
Wounded. He never made it back.
He was born in 1970 in Utah. Quiet. Athletic. Disciplined. He joined the Navy and became a
SEAL, one of the hardest paths in the military. Years of training. Cold water. Endless pain.
Mental pressure. Only the toughest survived. Roberts did.
By 31, he was fighting in Afghanistan after 9/11. His unit hunted enemy leaders in frozen
mountains where oxygen was thin and danger was everywhere.
In March 2002, during a night mission on Takur Ghar, his helicopter was hit. In the chaos,
Roberts fell out onto the mountain.
Alone.
In the dark.
Surrounded by enemy fighters.
He was injured. Disoriented. Freezing. But he was alive.
Instead of hiding, he fought.
He moved across the ridge. He fired back. He resisted capture. He held his ground as long as
he could. Radio calls later showed he was still fighting while help rushed toward him.
He became the first American k*lled in the Battle of Takur Ghar.
Rescue teams launched immediately. Other soldiers d*ed trying to reach him. The mountain
turned into one of the deadliest fights of the war.
Back home, there were no parades. No crowds. Just a folded flag and a grieving family.
For years, his story was barely told.
Today, few people know Neil Roberts was the first to fall in one of America’s hardest battles.
He died alone on a frozen peak so others could keep going.
Story based on historical records. This post is for educational purposes.

02/13/2026

This!

They Stayed Behind

On October 3, 1993, during the Battle of Mogadishu, Master Sergeant Gary Gordon and Sergeant First Class Randy Shughart volunteered to be inserted near a downed helicopter. The situation on the ground had deteriorated rapidly, with wounded personnel isolated and hostile forces converging on the crash site.

After repeated requests, both soldiers were deployed to establish a defensive perimeter. Operating under intense enemy pressure, they provided direct protection to injured crew members and attempted to hold the position despite overwhelming opposition. Their actions delayed the assault long enough for one survivor to remain alive following the engagement.

Gordon and Shughart were killed during the defense and were posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor. Their conduct is widely cited within military history as an example of voluntary risk undertaken to protect fellow service members. The events of Mogadishu later influenced operational planning, force protection, and mission design across U.S. special operations units.

Sources: U.S. Army Medal of Honor citations; Department of Defense historical records; Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian military archives.

01/14/2026

End the war on 44! Help end veteran su***de and comment here if you’d like to be part of the solution 🙏

09/28/2025

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In a world where many veterans struggle with the aftermath of their military service, Matt Crump is a beacon of hope. As the Founder and CEO of the Veteran Coaching Alliance (VCA), Matt has dedicated his life to empowering veterans, active-duty military personnel, first responders, and their familie...

09/01/2025

September marks Su***de Prevention Month—a crucial time to speak up, break the stigma, and remind every active duty service member, veteran, first responder, and their families: You are not alone on this journey. Your life is valuable. Your struggles matter, and so does your story.

At Veteran Coaching Alliance, we know firsthand the burdens of PTSD, trauma, and feeling directionless—because we’ve lived it ourselves. Fueled by faith and unwavering loyalty, we stand with you. We’re not just a resource—we’re right beside you, sharing the load.

If you or someone close to you needs support, help is within reach:
- Call, text, or chat 988 for the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline, available 24/7.
- Contact us directly at +1 910 228 0459
- Or visit https://veteran-alliance.us

Your trust and privacy are of the utmost importance to us. There’s no judgment here—only real, compassionate care.

Join our community today. Let us help you face whatever life throws your way, together. Please help us spread hope by sharing this message.

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08/30/2025

Blast from the past to us old timers around Bragg! lol!!

06/26/2025

Amazing generation

06/19/2025

This

06/19/2025

True heroes