Dear Home Base Nation,

As we continue reflecting upon 250 years of American freedom, this Veterans Day serves as a stark reminder that we must honor, remember and serve all those who have served and sacrificed for our Nation.

Generations of Warriors have borne the battle, including those overseas today. It is our duty to provide them with the compassionate care they deserve when they return home. Home Base has proudly served over 65,000 Veterans, Service Members and their Families at home and abroad, but we know our mission is not complete.

The need for both life-changing and life-saving care continues to grow. More than 22 Veterans die by suicide each day, while countless more do not reach out for help. Home Base is here to answer the call – to heal the invisible wounds for those who have rightfully earned it at no out-of-pocket cost to them.

Together, we can help prevent suicide, one Veteran at a time. This month offers many ways for you and your network to join and support our program:

• Tomorrow, WCVB Channel 5 Boston will air our eighth annual Helping Veterans Heal televent to raise critical awareness and funds for our program. To those in New England, tune in to help us surpass the more than $345,000 raised last year.

• Get involved in our annual Save a Life November campaign through our month-long No Shave and week-long Push-Up Challenge events.

• New this year, Home Base is honored to be the beneficiary of the CHAD1000X Hero Workout, a 1,000 box step-up challenge in honor of Navy SEAL Chad Wilkinson.

• Race for Home Base around the world. Applications are now open to run the 2027 Boston, London and Cape Town Marathons on behalf of Home Base.

• Create your own initiative to make a difference in your community.

Philanthropy makes our evidence-based treatment, healing and hope possible. We thank you for your contributions, which directly support our efforts to save Veterans’ lives.

On behalf of Home Base, I sincerely thank Veterans of all eras for their selflessness, bravery and heroism. Please know that you are not alone. Home Base is always here for you and your loved ones. To connect with us, visit homebase.org/getcare.

Sincerely,

Jack Hammond

Retired Brigadier General, U.S. Army | Executive Director, Home Base