Grass Roots Impact for this Generation of Veterans
Get InvolvedAs citizens, we owe it to our nation’s service members, veterans and their families to cultivate a strong community for a lifetime of relevant and relatable support.
Join us and help to build and reinforce the veteran support ecosystem from Deployment through Transition and Community Integration with distinct significant impact each step of the way.
DEPLOYMENT
Troops and their families receive relevant and relatable long term support while we create opportunities for widespread community involvement with active duty military at home and abroad.
TRANSITION
Transitioning back into civilian life is one of the greatest challenges faced by today’s military. We are uniquely positioned to help troops connect with one another and with resources to ensure successful integration.
COMMUNITY
When military and civilians want to come together in an effort to support our nation’s service members, we unite the community in a meaningful and profound way providing a lasting impact.
Everyone has the ability to make a substantive impact.
Together, we see the need and meet the need.
42,000
Hours Volunteered
750,000
Military Community Members Impacted
50,000
Community Members
Recent News
3RD Annual VETOBER™: “One Day is Not Enough™” Campaign Returns for 2018 Impacting Veterans Around the United States
AUSTIN, TEXAS (SEPTEMBER 20, 2018) /For immediate release/ -- VETOBER™ started in 2016 after an OSD leadership meeting where members were growing frustrated with the lack of substantive support for our Nation’s veterans. Veterans Day, celebrated on November 11th each,...
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#WeAreOSDWednesday – Addam Carothers – OSD Philadelphia
Region: Northeast Chapter: Philadelphia OSD Affiliation: Chapter Leader OSD Member Since: 2016 Why did you join OSD? "I originally joined OSD because I believe that video games can provide a much-needed distraction and help get your mind off your current situation...
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455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Deployed to Afghanistan Receives OSD ‘Supply Drop’
AIBILEEN, TEXAS & AUSTIN, TEXAS (September 18, 2018) /For immediate release/ — The 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron is currently deployed from Dyess Air Force Base to Afghanistan. This Squadron is made up of C-130J aircraft maintainers, such as...
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Inaugural VetFestLive Presented by Silver Boots LLC in Partnership with OSD a Huge Success
ST LOUIS, MISSOURI & AUSTIN, TEXAS (September 15, 2018) /For immediate release/ — Over Labor Day, OSD joined in the first annual VetFestLive presented by My Silver Boots LLC. The idea of Mark Green, a retired U.S. Army Lt. Colonel with 34 years of service,...
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OSD ‘Supply Drop’ Provides Soldiers in the 20th Engineer Battalion a Way to Rest and Recharge
KILLEEN, TEXAS & AUSTIN, TEXAS (September 16, 2018) /For immediate release/ — The 20th Engineer Battalion is currently deployed from Fort Hood to Afghanistan. Their mission requires long hours and they have little to do to relax and recharge after a long day....
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Success Story: Boots to Business Grad Salutes Fallen K9s with K9 Salute
From the US Small Business Administration Since its inception in 2013, the SBA’s Boots to Business (B2B) and Boots to Business Reboot program have served over 75,000 service members, veterans, and military spouses. From breweries and dog treat companies to software...
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