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📰 You Can Be the Difference in One Veteran’s Life
Every day, a veteran wakes up battling more than just memories of service—they’re battling a system that too often forgets them once the...


Military Is Losing Millions by Discharging Trainable Personnel
Why Policy Reform Could Save Lives—and Budgets In an era where every dollar counts and national security remains a top priority, the U.S....


66,000 Troops Non-Deployable Due to Illness or Injury as of 2018—What That Really Means
In 2018, the Department of Defense released a staggering figure: approximately 66,000 active duty service members were classified as...


Why the Business Community Should Support Reassignment Programs for Injured Veterans
In today’s evolving workforce, where diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are front and center, it’s time for the business community to...


🍽️ How Your Lazy Dog Meal Can Empower Veterans This July
This summer, your meal can do more than satisfy your appetite—it can help change the lives of veterans in your community. From June 29 to...


Support Local Heroes While You Dine: Covenant of Courage Fundraiser at Lazy Dog – June 29 to July 1, 2025
📍 Corona, CA – Mark your calendars and bring your appetite! From June 29 to July 1, 2025, you can enjoy a great meal for a great cause...


#ReasonableRanks: Because No Veteran Should Be Left Behind
🛡️ A Call for Fairness, Dignity, and Reform in Military Discharge Policy Across the United States, veterans are celebrated for their...


Progress with Purpose: Inside the Momentum of the #ReasonableRanks Campaign
In just a few months, the #ReasonableRanks movement—led by Marine Corps veteran and advocate Kirk Carlson—has transformed from a petition...


🎬 CASTING CALL: Creators, Filmmakers & Storytellers – Join a National Veteran Advocacy Campaign 🇺🇸
Posted by: Kirk Carlson Founder, Covenant of Courage | Director, #ReasonableRanks Campaign 📢 Calling All Creators on Stage 32 We’re...


Veterans, Valor, and Victory Meals at Lazy Dog: Supporting Our Heroes One Bite at a Time
🇺🇸 A Community That Serves Those Who Served This summer, Lazy Dog Restaurant in Corona, California, is doing more than serving great...


Over 200,000 Service Members Diagnosed with PTSD Since 2002: What America Needs to Understand
Since 2002, more than 200,000 U.S. service members have been diagnosed with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)—a staggering figure...


🚨 208 Signatures and Rising: The #ReasonableRanks Movement Gains Momentum
In just a few short weeks, the #ReasonableRanks campaign has grown from a local call to action into a national conversation—thanks to 208...


⚖️ Why This Is a Civil Rights Issue: The Legal Argument for #ReasonableRanks
Understanding ADA, Equal Protection, and Veterans’ Rights By Kirk Carlson | Covenant of Courage In today’s military, many service members...


Discharged and Disregarded: The Hidden Cost of Military Fitness Standards
By Kirk Carlson Veteran Advocate | Founder, Covenant of Courage | #ReasonableRanks Campaign When we think of service members being...


🗞️ #ReasonableRanks Campaign Update – June 16, 2025
The #ReasonableRanks campaign continues to gain traction as veterans, advocates, and allies push for reform in military discharge...


🇺🇸 Father’s Day 2025: Honoring Our Nation’s Heroes at Home and in Uniform
June 15, 2025 — This Father’s Day, we celebrate not only the men who have raised us, guided us, and stood by us — but also those who’ve...


Should Career-Ending Decisions Be Made on PT Alone?
By Kirk Carlson | USMC Veteran | Founder, Covenant of Courage In the U.S. military, few things are more defining than the physical...


Military Readiness and the Discharge Crisis: By the Numbers
By Kirk Carlson | USMC Veteran | Founder, Covenant of Courage As the U.S. military grapples with recruitment shortfalls, aging equipment,...


🎉 Milestone Reached: 200 Signatures for #ReasonableRanks! 🇺🇸
We did it — 200 voices strong and growing! Every signature represents someone who believes that injured service members deserve...


193 Signatures and Counting: The #ReasonableRanks Campaign Picks Up Steam
The momentum behind the #ReasonableRanks campaign is undeniable — and it’s all thanks to everyday Americans who believe that injured...
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