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The SoldierStrong Advisory Board provides counsel on ways to better serve and assist members of the U.S. Armed Forces. In addition to Commander Rorke, the Advisory Board is comprised of Fox News Anchor Martha MacCallum, Congressman Jon D. Runyan, former United States Senator Joseph Lieberman, Philanthropist John H. Linnartz, Former CEO Linda McMahon, Colonel Bill Smullen, Special Advisor to former Joint Chief of Staffs and Secretary of State General Colin Powell, Dr. Kathleen H. Hicks and Retired Vice Admiral Bob Murrett.

“I am excited to join the SoldierStrong Advisory Board and look forward to helping SoldierStrong assist members of the Armed Services,” said Commander Rorke. “I know firsthand how difficult it is to serve abroad and re-acclimate when returning home. SoldierStrong is working diligently to ensure that there are resources available to help veterans in the next phase of their lives.”

“We are honored to have Commander Rorke join our Advisory Board and look forward to his ideas and guidance,” said SoldierStrong Co-Founder, Chris Meek. “His tremendous experience in the field will make him an invaluable asset as we continue to identify new resources to support our nation’s heroes.”

In 2006, Denver was officer in charge of BRAVO Platoon of SEAL Team THREE in Iraq’s Al Anbar Province in one of the most combat-heavy deployments of any regular SEAL team since Vietnam.  Denver was awarded the Bronze Star with “V” for valorous action in combat.

Commander Denver has run every phase of training for the U.S. Navy SEALs and led special-forces missions in the Middle East, Africa, Latin America and other international hot spots.

He starred in the hit film Act of Valor, which is based on true SEAL adventures. His first book, the New York Times Bestseller: Damn Few: Making the Modern SEAL Warrior, takes you inside his personal story and the fascinating, demanding SEAL training program.

 

Jon D. Runyan to Join SoldierStrong Advisory Board

Stamford, CT, February 13, 2015 – Non-profit SoldierStrong announced today that former Congressman and NFL All-Pro Jon D. Runyan will join its Advisory Board.

The SoldierStrong Advisory Board provides counsel on ways to better serve and assist members of the U.S. Armed Forces. In addition to former Congressman Runyan, the Advisory Board is comprised of Fox News Anchor Martha MacCallum, former United States Senator Joseph Lieberman, Philanthropist John H. Linnartz, Former CEO Linda McMahon, Colonel Bill Smullen, Special Advisor to former Joint Chiefs of Staff and Secretary of State General Colin Powell, Dr. Kathleen H. Hicks and Retired Vice Admiral Bob Murrett.

“I am delighted to join the SoldierStrong Advisory Board and look forward to helping SoldierStrong continue its mission of helping members of the Armed Services take their next steps forward,” said Congressman Runyan. “Our service men and women have put their lives on the line for our country, and SoldierStrong is working hard to ensure they receive the resources they need when they return home.”

“We are thrilled to have Congressman Runyan join our Advisory Board and look forward to his input and guidance,” said SoldierStrong Co-Founder, Chris Meek. “His experience serving on the Armed Services and Veterans Affairs committees will make him an invaluable asset as we search for new ways to support our nation’s heroes.”

Jon D. Runyan served as a Member of the United States House of Representatives from January 2011 until his retirement in January 2015. Representing New Jersey’s Third Congressional District, Congressman Runyan served his constituency on three key committees: the Armed Services Committee, the Veterans Affairs Committee, and the Natural Resources Committee.

Jon was born in Flint, Michigan, where he was an accomplished high school athlete, and earned a scholarship to the University of Michigan to play football, becoming the first person in his family to attend college.

In 1996, Jon was drafted by the Houston Oilers (now the Tennessee Titans), and in 2000 signed with the Philadelphia Eagles, where he enjoyed a successful career as an offensive tackle for nine seasons. He retired from the NFL in 2010.

Jon is heavily involved in numerous charities and organizations that benefit the Southern New Jersey/Philadelphia area, including the New Jersey Special Olympics, the American Red Cross, the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, the USO, the Armed Forces Freedom Ride and Habitat for Humanity. He also served on the Board of the Alzheimer’s Association of the Delaware Valley.

SoldierStrong and Myomo Team up to Enable Paralyzed Veterans to Regain Ability to Support and Move Their Arms Again

Myomo, a supplier of myoelectric orthotics, recently announced with SoldierStrong, a 501(c)(3) dedicated to working with veterans and veteran organizations, that they have entered into an agreement to supply paralyzed veterans with the MyoPro powered arm brace.  Over the next three years, SoldierStrong has established a goal of purchasing 120 MyoPro braces for veterans outside the VA healthcare system.

SoldierStrong’ co-founder and Chairman, Chris Meek, stated, “SoldierStrong is expanding the range of medical devices that we are delivering to veterans to include the MyoPro arm brace for individuals with an upper extremity impairment due to traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, brachial plexus injury, stroke, ALS, MS, and other neurological disabilities. We wish to support our veterans by enabling affected individuals to support and move their arms again so that they can function more independently at home and reduce their overall healthcare costs.”

At a joint announcement during SoldierStrong’ first annual awards ceremony in New York City in December, Myomo CEO Paul R. Gudonis praised the organization’s support of our nation’s veterans.  “The sponsors and donors of SoldierStrong are going to have a significant impact on the lives of veterans who will now be able to receive a MyoPro device.  Our mission is to overcome paralysis with our myoelectric orthoses, and by teaming up with SoldierStrong, we will be able to reach a larger number of individuals who can benefit from this proven technology, which is already being provided to veterans through a number of VA facilities.”

About SoldierStrong

SoldierStrong, a 501(c)3 not-for-profit, was founded in 2009 to provide basic necessities such as baby wipes, socks and sunscreen to American soldiers fighting for our country in the trenches of Afghanistan and Iraq. As more of our soldiers return home to the U.S., SoldierStrong continues to assist our nation’s heroes in re-acclimating to civilian life by providing scholarships for colleges and trade schools and offering paralyzed soldiers an opportunity to gain mobility outside of a wheelchair and in their homes.

About Myomo

Myomo, Inc. is a medical device company leading the way in extending myoelectric prosthetic technology to powered braces (orthotics) that help restore function in individuals with neuromuscular conditions such as stroke, brachial plexus injury, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, Multiple Sclerosis, and ALS.  The company’s myolectric orthortics have been clinically shown to help restore function by enabling individuals to self-initiate and control movement of their partially paralyzed limbs using their own muscle signals.  The Myomo technology was originally developed at Massachusetts Institute of Technology in collaboration with medical experts affiliated with Harvard Medical School.  The Company is privately held and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

Stamford, CT, Jan. 30, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – The SoldierStrong Advisory Board provides counsel on ways to better serve and assist members of the U.S. Armed Forces. In addition to Ms. MacCallum, the Advisory Board is comprised of former United States Senator Joseph Lieberman, Philanthropist John H. Linnartz, Former CEO Linda McMahon, Special Advisor to former Joint Chiefs of Staff and Secretary of State General Colin Powell, Colonel Bill Smullen, Dr. Kathleen H. Hicks and Retired Vice Admiral Bob Murrett. [Read more…] about Martha MacCallum to Join SoldierStrong Advisory Board

“Resiliency Translates Well from Military to Academia,” says Soldier for Life, Scholar

Guest post by Lt. Col. Wenceslao Angulo, Strategic Communications Director, U.S. Army Soldier for Life. Learn more about Soldier for Life.

“I was an infantry officer who knew how to operate in a platoon, deploy, and lead troops,” said Jesse Campion, who served nearly six years, separating in 2009. “Every time you get to a unit there’s one guy who will square you away and I feel that support element is just as important for Veterans in the academic environment” he added, of the team-oriented mentality that the Army epitomizes. [Read more…] about “Resiliency Translates Well from Military to Academia,” says Soldier for Life, Scholar