Staying connected after service with Veteran With a Sign

Zachary Bell and Jay Blancas never intended to be a voice for the military and veteran communities. They simply thought it would be funny to stand on the side of the road with a cardboard sign where they had written a phrase only a Marine would understand like, “Take Motrin, drink water, change your socks.” But they soon found that these subtle, humorous nods to shared experiences were actually cathartic for many post-9/11 veterans like themselves. Explore how Zach and Jay are using social media and humor to get veterans to stop taking themselves too seriously and start addressing their mental health.

Task & Purpose began with a mission to engage, inform, and stand up for our community. That means listening to the servicemembers, veterans, and others who make up our readership and tackling the issues they’re facing head-on. Make the Call was created in partnership with Verizon to address the isolation and mental health crisis that plagues servicemembers and veterans and promote the people and programs that are helping to build stronger connections and community.

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[spikymikie]

Im late to the MeTube game, but thank you Zach. Grew up in Nashville myself. 8 years in the USAF. Thank you brother!

[areajoe]

They spend a lot of money training Marines but very little preparing those Transitioning to Separation.