After creating a strong bond with the German Shepherd/Belgian Malinois mix, Viki, her handler, veteran Jack Price, decided to take her home once she was eligible for retirement. However, years later, at ten years old, Viki began to show signs of hurting. That is when Jack reached out to the Gary Sinise Foundation. Through the Foundation's Veterinarians for Valor initiative, Jack was able to get Viki the help she needed.

When Bob Harris reminisces about his life, the 91-year-old Detroit resident describes it as “very, very interesting.” He’s not kidding. The WWII veteran enjoyed a five-decade-long career in Motor City's music industry.

Using funding from the Gary Sinise Foundation, USO Sigonella fed U.S. service members during an unprecedented moment at Naval Air Station Sigonella in Sicily.

As part of #NationalSuicidePreventionMonth, we sat down with Gary Sinise Foundation Vice President of Programs and USAF veteran, Jim Ravella, to learn more about what the Foundation is doing to support the mental wellness needs of our nation's service members, their families, and those in need. 

The Gary Sinise Foundation Avalon Network is a nationwide cognitive health and mental wellness network providing transformative care to veterans and first responders experiencing post-traumatic stress, traumatic brain injuries, and substance abuse.

If you’re a veteran in crisis or concerned about one, caring VA responders are standing by to help. Dial 1-800-273-8255 and press 1.