Today, we remember Retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Richard Riddle. Rich was an early supporter of the Stronghold Freedom Foundation and was a vocal proponent of legislation that would help K2 veterans who were suffering from illnesses caused by toxic exposures. He passed away just one year ago on June 14th, 2020 after a long… The post Richard Riddle appeared first on Stronghold Freedom Foundation.

Edward Allen Quinn, Jr. passed away on June 10th, 2020 after a long battle with Glioblastoma. Edward was born in Honesdale, Pennsylvania. He served a total of 17 years with the United States Army. While deployed to Uzbekistan he served in the 112th Signal Battalion. He is survived by his loving wife of 17 years,… The post Edward Allen Quinn Jr. appeared first on Stronghold Freedom Foundation.

Washington, D.C. - May, 27, 2021 The DAV published an article recently regarding the resent legislation for K2 Veterans and Stronghold Freedom Foundation. This article helps bring awareness to our cause and give us the ability to reach more K2 Veterans. See the article here: Executive order moves ball forward for K2 veterans - DAV… The post DAV Article about K2 appeared first on Stronghold Freedom Foundation.

For Immediate Release Washington, D.C. - May 19, 2021 Stronghold Freedom Foundation invites you to join us for our first annual Run to Remember. Once again, we are honored to be co-sponsors with the Bulletproof Veterans Podcast team for this Virtual 5K. We are running or walking to remember those we have lost and those… The post Press Release – First Annual Run to Remember (virtual) appeared first on Stronghold Freedom Foundation.

David Criado passed away on April 23, 2015, after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. David was born in Lubbock, Texas, and graduated from Lubbock High in 1983 as a member of the TTU Mesa program. David was raised with a strong work ethic as a young man. He went on to join the USAF… The post David Criado appeared first on Stronghold Freedom Foundation.

Statement from the Board Regarding the Annual Report The Board of Directors of the Stronghold Freedom Foundation would like to release this statement to address the questions posed in our FB community: Our Financial Director completed our Annual Financial Report and sent it to every board member on January 3rd. Current board members received and… The post A Note from the Board appeared first on Stronghold Freedom Foundation.

What is a Nexus Letter? A “nexus” is a link or connection between two or more things. The purpose of the NEXUS letter is to make the connection between your (the veteran's) current medical condition and either a service-connected condition or to an event related to your military service. Ideally, a nexus letter would come… The post Nexus Letters appeared first on Stronghold Freedom Foundation.

by Mark T. Jackson My name is Mark T. Jackson.   I am an Army combat veteran, I am a Federal agent, and I am here to represent the fifteen-thousand veterans of K2 airbase in southern Uzbekistan.   Before I begin, I want to honor my brothers and sisters in the Capitol Police. I stand in solidarity with… The post Do Not Take Us For Fools appeared first on Stronghold Freedom Foundation.

The Stronghold Freedom Foundation sends condolences to the family and friends of Lauren Price. Her passing underscores the fight she led and which we all now continue in her memory.  Lauren was an inspiration and a tireless advocate for veterans who were victims of toxic exposure. From Veteran Warriors: "Leading from the front, Lauren assembled… The post Lauren Price appeared first on Stronghold Freedom Foundation.