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Updates from the front lines of veteran advocacy, disaster relief, and community building across the nation.

VFW & GSF Deliver 100+ Tons of Disaster Relief to Texas Flood Victims
DISASTER RESPONSE

VFW & GSF Deliver 100+ Tons of Disaster Relief to Texas Flood Victims

When historic flooding struck Central Texas on July 4, the VFW and Grunt Style Foundation mobilized within 72 hours, coordinating across VFW posts to deliver over 100 tons of food, water, clothing, bedding, and search-and-rescue essentials from Kerrville to Hunt, Comfort to San Saba, and Marble Falls to San Angelo.

July 24, 2025•6 min read
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Tim Jensen Honored with VFW Gold Medal of Merit and State Recognition
RECOGNITION

Tim Jensen Honored with VFW Gold Medal of Merit and State Recognition

GSF President Tim Jensen received the VFW Commander-in-Chief Gold Medal of Merit — one of the organization’s highest hon...

October 2, 20254 min read
The Hike Back: New Documentary Reveals How Veterans Are Taking Healing Into Their Own Hands
MEDIA

The Hike Back: New Documentary Reveals How Veterans Are Taking Healing Into Their Own Hands

Through real conversations, laughter in the middle of pain, and unfiltered footage, “The Hike Back” shows how connection...

September 18, 20255 min read
GSF Demands Investigation Into VA’s $570M Suicide Prevention Spending
ADVOCACY

GSF Demands Investigation Into VA’s $570M Suicide Prevention Spending

Grunt Style Foundation called on VA Secretary Doug Collins to launch a full investigation into how $570 million in suici...

February 7, 20257 min read
Integration 2025: Three Days of Alternative Healing at Cuivre River State Park
PROGRAMS

Integration 2025: Three Days of Alternative Healing at Cuivre River State Park

The annual Integration retreat returned September 12–14 at Cuivre River State Park in Troy, Missouri. Veterans, first re...

September 12, 20255 min read
GSF Submits Testimony to Senate Veterans Affairs Committee on Polypharmacy
ADVOCACY

GSF Submits Testimony to Senate Veterans Affairs Committee on Polypharmacy

Derek Blume, Veteran Fellow for Grunt Style Foundation, delivered testimony before the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee...

December 4, 20256 min read
Warriors Heart “Art of War, Heart of Healing” Exhibit at Grunt Style HQ
PROGRAMS

Warriors Heart “Art of War, Heart of Healing” Exhibit at Grunt Style HQ

Grunt Style transformed its San Antonio headquarters into a living gallery, showcasing 40 original works created by vete...

October 31, 20255 min read
GSF Denounces Congressional Support of Overprescribing Psychotropic Medications
ADVOCACY

GSF Denounces Congressional Support of Overprescribing Psychotropic Medications

After over 20 members of Congress signed a joint letter against the Make America Healthy Again Commission, Grunt Style F...

April 18, 20256 min read
War Cry for Change Summit Brings Veterans and Congress Together in D.C.
ADVOCACY

War Cry for Change Summit Brings Veterans and Congress Together in D.C.

The two-day Veteran Harm Reduction Summit on June 4–5 in Washington, D.C. featured a congressional roundtable with Rep. ...

June 2, 20257 min read
Grunt Style and VFW Unite to “Honor the Contract” for Veteran Suicide Prevention
PROGRAMS

Grunt Style and VFW Unite to “Honor the Contract” for Veteran Suicide Prevention

A limited-edition t-shirt reviving a historic call to action inspired by the Bonus Army of the 1930s, with all VFW proce...

July 3, 20254 min read
VFW Announces National Initiative with GSF to Address Veterans’ Mental Health
PROGRAMS

VFW Announces National Initiative with GSF to Address Veterans’ Mental Health

The Veterans of Foreign Wars and Grunt Style Foundation announced a national collaboration to raise awareness about PTSD...

November 5, 20245 min read
Cannabis Rescheduling: Why It Matters for Veterans
ADVOCACY

Cannabis Rescheduling: Why It Matters for Veterans

GSF President Tim Jensen and Executive Director Will Wisner joined President Trump in the Oval Office for the signing of...

December 19, 20256 min read
MEDIA & PRESS

In the News

Stars and Stripes ↗

"About 200 veterans and active-duty service members wearing silkies banded together for a night of bonding — the organization uses humor and camaraderie to improve mental health and help prevent suicide."

American Grit ↗

"This isn’t just a merger, it will be a force multiplier. Their core values and mission align so directly that together they are creating the largest outreach arm to address veteran mental health."

We Are The Mighty ↗

"The Grunt Style Foundation helps veterans move ‘Forward with Purpose’ — providing mental health and wellness, transition support, food security, and homelessness prevention to those who served."

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