May is a month rooted in reverence, honoring those who serve, those we’ve lost, and the invisible battles many veterans still fight every day. At Mission Roll Call, we used this month to spotlight both Military Appreciation Month and Mental Health Awareness Month, elevating the importance of recognition, resilience, and reform. 

From celebrating the contributions of our service members to confronting the mental health crisis within the veteran community, May’s stories, interviews, and insights brought our mission into sharper focus. 

Here’s what you might have missed: 

Military Appreciation and Mental Health Awareness in Focus 

We explored the true meaning of appreciation and support—not just in words, but in action. 

– The Real Meaning of Military Appreciation
– Carrying the Mission of Memorial Day All Year
– From Waves to Wellness with Operation Surf
– 2025 Military Appreciation Month Discounts 

Helpful Tips and Awareness 

– Real ID and Veterans: What You Need to Know
– 5 Essential Financial Tips for Life After the Military
– The Military Fix-All That Held It All Together 

The Lasting Mission Podcast 

In May, The Lasting Mission podcast continued to elevate critical conversations that impact the veteran community. 

This month’s episode features U.S. Representative Greg Landsman in part one of a two-part discussion on the opioid epidemic and how bipartisan action can lead to safer, non-opioid alternatives for pain management.
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Subscribe to The Lasting Mission on YouTube or your favorite podcast platform, and help us spread these important conversations by sharing the podcast with others. 

Mission Roll Call University (MRCU) 

Our YouTube channel, Mission Roll Call University, continues to serve as a go-to resource for veterans, families, and supporters. This month, we released a new episode focused on managing finances and reducing stress before and after separation from military service. 

– Break FREE from Financial Stress: Prepare for Your Military Transition NOW 

Watch, subscribe, and share to help us ensure veterans have access to the guidance and tools they need to thrive. 

MRC in the Media: Advocacy that Resonates 

– Lawmakers Move to Stop VA from Quietly Taking Gun Rights from Veterans
– Veterans Concerned About Proposed VA Cuts
– VA Reform: Veteran Advocate Calls for Less Bureaucracy, Better Care
– Newsmax Interview with CEO Jim Whaley
– The Tony Kinnett Podcast – Daily Signal Interview
– Veterans group rises to Collins’s defense over VA cuts: ‘Gotta think differently’

Speak Up: Participate in Our Open Polls 

Your voice shapes our mission. From VA services to veteran employment, our open polls help guide where we focus next.
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Support the Mission: $25 for 250 Campaign 

As we honor 250 years of military service, we’re asking supporters to give just $25 to power our next chapter. Every gift helps amplify the voices of veterans and their families.
Donate and explore the timeline 

Looking Ahead: Rural and Minority Veterans, PTS Awareness, and Mental Health Resources 

In June, we’ll shine a light on rural and minority veterans, communities often overlooked in national conversations, and honor Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Month with practical resources, inspiring stories, and expert insights. From navigating VA enrollment to supporting mental health in everyday life, we’re committed to supporting veterans and families and bridging gaps in care. 

Stay tuned for new research, new conversations, and new ways to get involved.