As a United States Marine and veteran of the very unpopular Vietnam War, I experienced firsthand the challenges that military personnel face. With Vietnam, it was a conflict where there was not just a lack of support, but even outright distaste for the military. I remember being greeted with taunts of “baby killer” when I got off the plane upon returning home, with many of my fellow veterans experiencing similar hostility. In the military, we were simply trained to do our job and follow orders, which we tried to do to the best of our ability despite being thrust in truly awful situations. To receive such a reception after experiencing so much death all around me and risking my own life for my country really struck a nerve. With PTSD, war-related injuries, and suicide at record numbers for veterans, I wanted to do something more to show fellow military personnel they didn’t have to fight alone.