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When the last helicopter left Afghanistan in August 2021, America turned the page on two decades of war. But for thousands of veterans, the most dangerous battle was just beginning—and it's happening in silence, far from news cameras and public attention.

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We need many helping hands to make this amazing annual event at VALOR Clinic’s Lansford Stand Down a success!

Diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder, Griffin had served as a paratrooper with special operations forces, witnessing intense combat in war zones in Afghanistan, Syria and Iraq. Army doctors put him on a version of what veterans call the “combat cocktail”: a mix of powerful drugs taken simultaneously.

Today we want to thank our 14 Teammates and Volunteers who helped support 92 individuals at our Hazleton Stand Down. This included 12 Veterans, 5 Dependents, and 75 Civilians, with 12 of those individuals being under 18. A special thank you to the Volunteers from Ethos and Valor for their dedication and hard work.

Today we want to thank our 75 Lehigh Valley Stand Down volunteers for conducting the Stand Down in Easton, Bethlehem, and Allentown on July 26, 2025.