🎉 202 Strong: A Milestone in the Fight for Injured Veterans
- Kirk Carlson
- Jun 16
- 2 min read

#ReasonableRanks Campaign Surpasses 200 Petition Signatures
We are proud to announce that the #ReasonableRanks campaign — led by Covenant of Courage — has officially surpassed 202 petition signatures! This powerful show of support marks an exciting and meaningful step forward in our mission to bring justice, dignity, and opportunity to injured service members who were discharged without recognition, career support, or adequate benefits.
Why This Matters
Every year, thousands of dedicated Americans are discharged during training or early service due to injuries or medical conditions. Many never deploy. But their service, sacrifice, and oath deserve to be honored — not discarded.
Our campaign calls for:
Career reassignment pathways for medically discharged service members
Full access to healthcare, housing, and retirement benefits
National recognition of training-related sacrifice
Policy reform to prevent systemic discharge without support
A Community Rising
These 202 voices represent veterans, spouses, students, civilians, and advocates who understand that service doesn’t start at deployment — it starts with the oath. As more people learn about this hidden crisis, our support grows. And with it, the momentum to demand reform.
One supporter wrote:
“This is long overdue. No one should be left behind just because they got hurt in uniform.”— Kirk Carlson, USMC Veteran
Another said:
“I didn’t even get to finish training before they discharged me—injured and ashamed. #ReasonableRanks gave me back my voice.”— Anonymous U.S. Army Veteran
What’s Next?
We’re just getting started.
✅ Petition milestone: 202+ signatures
🔜 Fundraising event with Lazy Dog Restaurant: June 29 – July 1
🗣️ Outreach to local organizations, churches, and civic leaders
📢 Launch of Veteran Voices of Courage community group on Nextdoor
How You Can Help
✔️ Sign the Petition✔️ Share your story or a veteran’s story✔️ Invite your city council, church, or campus group to get involved✔️ Download our flyer or contact us for outreach materials
🟦 SIGN THE PETITION🟩 SHARE YOUR STORY📧 Email us at: Support@ReasonableRanks.org
Together, we can push for the policy change our injured veterans deserve. Together, we are Reasonable Ranks.
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