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.
Social Connectivity
Active-Military, Veterans and their Families receive relevant and relatable long term support while we create opportunities for widespread community involvement through fitness, outdoors activities, recreational therapy and familiy outings at home and abroad.
Professional Development
Transitioning 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.
Servant Leadership
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.
60,000
Hours Volunteered
750,000
Military Community Members Impacted
55,000
Community Members
Recent News
Marine Veteran Finds Community and Purpose Through Mountain Biking
By OSD Communications Specialist Bailey Patton Brackin The Dirt Therapy Project (TDTP) was born on the trails of San Antonio. It was an idea that came to Jonathan Hagerman as he reflected on his transition from the Marines. He was searching for a positive outlet for...
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OSD OSU Honors Women’s History Month with HER Service Event
In honor of Women’s History Month, OSD Ohio State University partnered with a number of local organizations to make a big impact for Columbus women in need. The HER Service Project was led by females from 3 different Veteran Service Organizations (Gretchen Klingler...
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Soldiers of the 4-31 Infantry Deployed from Fort Drum Recieve OSD Supply Drop
Soldiers of the 4-31 Infantry are deployed from Fort Drum in New York to Afghanistan. They are infantry platoon part of the Theater Reaction Force mission. SPC Oscar H. explained, “That means we react to events all over Afghanistan.” These soldiers put in long hours...
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118th Field Artillery Regiment from Fort Stewart Gets Morale Boost from OSD Supply Drop
Soldiers of the 118th Field Artillery Regiment are deployed from Fort Stewart to Afghanistan. As a Field Artillery Battery, they provide support for air assaults throughout the region. Their missions can take them away from base anywhere from a few days to a few...
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Soldiers of the 1-171 TF Iron Dragons Enjoying OSD Supply Drop
Soldiers of the 1-171 TF Iron Dragons are deployed to Afghanistan. They are a unit made up of soldiers from four different states (Mississippi, Wyoming, New York, and New Jersey). Together, they provide Aerial Medical Evacuation coverage to the ground troops should...
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Soldiers from the 5th Air Defense Artillery in Need of Morale Boost Get OSD Supply Drop
Soldiers of the 5th Air Defense Artillery are deployed from Fort Sill, Oklahoma to Afghanistan. They are responsible for the force protection of 8 FOBs throughout the country. SGT Jonathan C. explained, “We supply aerial defense when it comes to all air strikes. We...
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