Matt and Gus sit down with JR and Juan from Operations Patriot's FOB (OpFOB) to talk about the organization's mission to supporting veterans and their families, fighting the suicide epidemic in the veteran community and living a purposeful life for a cause bigger than yourself. 

Topics Discussed: The meaning and purpose of manning the 22 day bonfire by rotating fire watch. Current suicide statistics and what OpFOB is actively doing to raise awareness and help. The events and circumstances that led to OpFOB being founded. JR and Juan's stories and inspiration to join the military to serve this country and the traumatic events that let to being their ultimate inspiration to help not only other struggling veterans, but also themselves. The complex and often confusing landscape that is war and the repercussions of it. OpFOB's outstanding events and programs designed to help veteran's find new ways to cope with mental health struggled. Providing a community and refuge for veterans and their families to seek comfort, help and reprieve and a purpose beyond the call of duty.

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