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Veterans and Military Families

120 publications · showing the latest 48

Q & A · Jul 1, 2026
Meet the Veteran Wellness Alliance: D’Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families
The George W. Bush Institute’s Veteran Wellness Alliance is a coalition of veteran peer-to-peer networks and best-in-class mental and brain health care providers who connect veterans, service members, their families, caretakers, and survivors to high-quality care for their invisible wounds. Q&A with Stacy Hawkins, managing director for Research and Evaluation at the D’Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF)
Jun 16, 2026
Over 250 years of service: the families behind the uniform
May 28, 2026
Meet the Veteran Wellness Alliance: Avalon Action Alliance
The George W. Bush Institute’s Veteran Wellness Alliance is a coalition of veteran peer-to-peer networks and best-in-class mental and brain health care providers who connect veterans, service members, their families, caretakers, and survivors to high-quality care for their invisible wounds. Q&A with Greg Frey, vice president of strategic engagement and partnerships at Avalon Action Alliance
Mar 31, 2026
Meet the Veteran Wellness Alliance: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
The George W. Bush Institute’s Veteran Wellness Alliance is a coalition of veteran peer-to-peer networks and best-in-class mental and brain health care providers who connect veterans, service members, their families, caretakers, and survivors to high-quality care for their invisible wounds. Q&A with Dr. Lynda C. Davis, the Chief Veterans Experience Officer at the Department of Veterans Affairs
Feb 28, 2026
Meet the Veteran's Wellness Alliance: Blue Star Families
The George W. Bush Institute’s Veteran Wellness Alliance is a coalition of veteran peer-to-peer networks and best-in-class mental and brain health care providers who connect veterans, service members, their families, caretakers, and survivors to high-quality care for their invisible wounds. Q&A with Ryan Callahan, a 2022 Stand-To Veteran Leadership Program Scholar and executive vice president of digital innovation at Blue Star Families
Jan 23, 2026
Meet the Veteran Wellness Alliance: Wounded Warrior Project
The George W. Bush Institute’s Veteran Wellness Alliance is a coalition of veteran peer-to-peer networks and best-in-class mental and brain health care providers who connect veterans, service members, their families, caretakers, and survivors to high-quality care for their invisible wounds. Q&A with Dani Larson, triage operations specialist
Dec 29, 2025
‘Magnificent Seven’ Close Out the Stand-To Veteran Leadership Program Class of 2025
Dec 16, 2025
Meet the Veteran Wellness Alliance: UCLA Health Operation Mend
The George W. Bush Institute’s Veteran Wellness Alliance is a coalition of veteran peer-to-peer networks and best-in-class mental and brain health care providers who connect veterans, service members, their families, caretakers, and survivors to high-quality care for their invisible wounds. Q&A with Clare Suomi, Buddy Program and Outreach Coordinator
Dec 9, 2025
The Power of Collaboration: Join the Stand-To Veteran Leadership Program
Nov 24, 2025
Meet the Veteran Wellness Alliance: Elizabeth Dole Foundation
The George W. Bush Institute’s Veteran Wellness Alliance is a coalition of veteran peer-to-peer networks and best-in-class mental and brain health care providers who connect veterans, service members, their families, caretakers, and survivors to high-quality care for their invisible wounds. Q&A with Elizabeth Field, Chief Operating Officer
Nov 13, 2025
A grateful nation: Honoring those we served
Nov 12, 2025
Empowering veterans and military families: How the Bush Institute is driving lasting impact
Thanks to generous supporters like Gayle and Dan D’Aniello, the Bush Institute continues to advance programs that support veteran and military families.
Nov 7, 2025
An open letter to new veterans
Nov 5, 2025
Statement for the Record by the Bush Institute’s Jason Galui on Maximizing Veterans' Success After Service
Nov 3, 2025
Veteran leaders reflect on service and gratitude at Arlington National Cemetery
Oct 24, 2025
Dancing our way to the U.N.: How Exit12 modeled the importance of art for public health
Oct 17, 2025
Meet the Veteran Wellness Alliance: Combined Arms
The George W. Bush Institute’s Veteran Wellness Alliance is a coalition of veteran peer-to-peer networks and best-in-class mental and brain health care providers who connect veterans, service members, their families, caretakers, and survivors to high-quality care for their invisible wounds. Q&A with Mike Hutchings, CEO
Oct 10, 2025
Two-Minute Take: Veterans' benefits during the government shutdown
Oct 1, 2025
Like the eagle on the seal, Americans should look to peace and defense, not war
Oct 1, 2025
Maj. Gen. Jeannie Leavitt teaches that there is opportunity in being told ‘no’
Sep 29, 2025
Perseverance and Patriotism: Remarks to the Dallas Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution
Remarks made by Jason Galui to the Dallas Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, September 20, 2025 at the Dallas Athletic Club
Sep 24, 2025
Meet the Veteran Wellness Alliance: Home Base
The George W. Bush Institute’s Veteran Wellness Alliance is a coalition of veteran peer-to-peer networks and best-in-class mental and brain health care providers who connect veterans, service members, their families, caretakers, and survivors to high-quality care for their invisible wounds. Q&A with Michael Allard, Chief Operating Officer
Jul 8, 2025
Advocating for Kentucky’s veterans' legal needs – VLP alum leads the way
Jun 30, 2025
Freedom lived: A personal reflection on independence
Jun 24, 2025
Meet the Veteran Wellness Alliance: Centerstone’s Military Services
The George W. Bush Institute’s Veteran Wellness Alliance is a coalition of veteran peer-to-peer networks and best-in-class mental and brain health care providers who connect veterans, service members, their families, caretakers, and survivors to high-quality care for their invisible wounds. Q&A with Anna Goletz, Chief Operating Officer, and Blas Villalobos, Chief Executive Officer, Centerstone’s Military Services
Jun 3, 2025
Technology can provide a mental health lifeline for the military community
May 27, 2025
Meet the Veteran Wellness Alliance – The Mission Continues
Q&A with Annie Hudson, Chief Programs Officer
May 22, 2025
We’ve got the watch
May 20, 2025
How two Stand-To Veteran Leadership Program alums combat the silence surrounding veterans' mental health
Apr 29, 2025
Go `outside the wire’ and engage in community to escape `fictional fear’
Apr 28, 2025
Honoring Month of the Military Child through service and leadership
The George W. Bush Institute leads two prominent leadership programs: the Presidential Leadership Scholars and the Stand-To Veteran Leadership Program. The Presidential Leadership Scholars program works with established leaders to collaborate and make a difference in the world as they learn about leadership through the lens of the presidential experiences of George W. Bush, William J. Clinton, George H.W. Bush, and Lyndon B. Johnson. The Stand-To Veteran Leadership Program is a first-of-its-kind initiative aimed at bold leaders from diverse sectors across the country, including civilians, veterans, and active-duty military, who are supporting our nation’s veterans and their families.
Apr 15, 2025
Meet the Veteran Wellness Alliance: The Road Home Program at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois
Q&A with Joseph Zolper, Manager of Veteran Outreach and Networking at the Road Home Program
Mar 21, 2025
How 9/11 inspired this Stand-to Veteran Leadership Scholar to give back
Interview with Chris Meek, 2018 Stand-to Veteran Leadership Program Scholar
Mar 19, 2025
Meet the Veteran Wellness Alliance - Team Rubicon
Q&A with Art delaCruz, Chief Executive Officer of Team Rubicon
Mar 6, 2025
Stand-To Veteran Leadership Program alumni unite around common humanity
Feb 27, 2025
Meet the Veteran Wellness Alliance - ROGER Wellness Services & Stop Soldier Suicide
Q&A with Dr. Sonja Batten, Chief Clinical Officer of ROGER Wellness Services
Feb 13, 2025
Serving out of uniform
Jan 28, 2025
Meet the Veteran Wellness Alliance - Student Veterans of America
Q&A with Dr. Abby Kinch, Vice President of Research at Student Veterans of America (SVA)
Policy Recommendations · Jan 12, 2025
Helping Veterans Achieve Their Potential With Higher Education Resources
Dec 20, 2024
Stand-To Veteran Leadership Program Scholar spotlight: Olivia Valerio
Olivia Valerio, 2023 Stand-To Veteran Leadership Program Scholar and HR Strategic Project Manager of the Military Bridges Program at H-E-B, discusses her passion for supporting veterans and lessons she learned in the Veteran Leadership Program.
Dec 13, 2024
Meet the Veteran Wellness Alliance – The Headstrong Project
Q&A with Dr. Amy Williams, Chief Clinical Officer at The Headstrong Project
Video · Dec 6, 2024
Q&A with Emily Bader, 2024 Stand-To Veteran Leadership Program Scholar
"My fellow scholars really lifted me up and encouraged me to go for it.”
Dec 5, 2024
Stand-To Veteran Leadership Program Scholar spotlight: Joseph Alexander
Joseph Alexander, 2022 Stand-To Veteran Leadership Program Scholar and a high school principal in the Waco, Texas, Independent School District, discusses his passion for education and how the Veteran Leadership Program taught him how to apply leadership skills.
Video · Nov 15, 2024
Q&A with Stephanie Rundle, 2024 Stand-To Veteran Leadership Program Scholar
The program “built my confidence, and seeing how doors have opened is really motivating for the future.”
Nov 13, 2024
Meet the Veteran Wellness Alliance – Travis Manion Foundation
Q&A with Josh Jabin, Chief Operating Officer of the Travis Manion Foundation
Nov 8, 2024
To My Parents on Veterans Day
Oct 31, 2024
Two Minute Take: Veterans believe their vote makes a difference and so should you
Oct 24, 2024
Veterans’ stories give us a deeper understanding of who they are and what they need