OUR MISSION
To create action in order to bring each other closer together and assist separated veterans in finding purpose.
For most of us the military brought stability, organization, camaraderie and a purpose. All of this in order to come together, execute and successfully complete our mission. When you leave the military your mission changes and you suddenly go from fighting with a team to fighting alone. We know how it feels, we know the challenges and we know how hard it can be to find a new purpose when you are by yourself and feel like there is no one around to help. Most of us are veterans and combat veterans, we've been where you are and we know what it takes to get to where you want to be. We are here to bring you back in to a world where once again there is stability, organization, camaraderie and purpose.
We do this in the memory of our fallen brothers and sisters, both in and out of country. Their sacrifice will not be in vain, for every one we lose on the home front is a stain on the memory of those we lost on the battlefield. We believe the time for "awareness" has come and gone, we're here to take action and put an end to #22aday once and for all.
OUR HISTORY
Embrace The Ruck Foundation was started in 2022. Our Founder & President Spence Pittman, a former Marine, established ERF after watching brothers from his unit and veterans he met after service, struggle so hard with reintegration that they decided that ending their life was the best solution. We believe that most of those who served have struggled with the same Demons, ourselves included.
After participating in a community outreach program, Spence decided he was done standing on the sidelines. He wanted to help and not just spread the word, but actually help our brothers and sisters regain their sense of purpose and assist them in successfully integrating back in to civilian life. All with the hope of making a difference and forcing a drop in veteran homelessness and suicide statistics.
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OUR TEAM
Comprised of seasoned veterans and passionate community advocates, our leaders bring a wealth of knowledge, skills, and commitment to our mission.