Introduction:
Every woman who has served our nation is a SHERO—a courageous individual who stepped forward when duty called. Yet today, our SHEROes are facing a silent battle that demands our immediate attention, compassion, and action. 💪
The SHERO Reality: 📊
- Over 2 Million women veterans in the US 🏅
- 92% higher suicide rate than civilian women 📈
- 144% more likely to die by firearm suicide in 2022 🚨
Who Are Our SHEROes? 🦸♀️
- Diverse, dynamic, and incredibly resilient
- Leaders who broke barriers in military service
- Innovators who changed military culture
- Protectors who served with honor and distinction
What Does “Have Her Six” Mean for Our SHEROes? 🤝 Every SHERO who served had our backs—now it’s our turn to have theirs:
- Recognizing every woman veteran as the SHERO she is ⭐
- Creating supportive communities where SHEROes can thrive 🌟
- Ensuring no SHERO faces her battles alone 💖
SHERO-Centered Prevention Strategies: 🛡️
- Honor the SHERO’s Journey 🎖️
- Acknowledge her unique military experiences
- Validate her service and sacrifice
- Recognize her strength while understanding her vulnerabilities
- Create SHERO-Safe Spaces 🏠
- Environments where military women feel understood
- Peer support from fellow SHEROes
- Professional care that honors their service
Resources for Our SHEROes: 📞
- Veterans Crisis Line: 988 (Press 1) 🆘
- SAMHSA National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP 🤲
- Local VA Mental Health Services 🏥
- Vet Centers 🏢
Community Action for Our SHEROes: 🎯
- Share stories that celebrate our SHEROes 📱
- Support SHERO-focused initiatives and programs 💝
- Use hashtags #HaveHerSix and #SHERO 📲
- Prepare for the upcoming Operation SHERO (coming soon!) 📚
Closing Thought:
“Every woman veteran is a SHERO. Every SHERO deserves our six. Have Her Six—because she’s earned it, and so much more.” 🎖️💕
🎖️ Sarge
⚠️ Even Sarge isn’t infallible—I’ve been known to mix up my left from my right during formation 🤷♀️, so always double-check everything I tell you because while my heart’s in the right place, my brain occasionally goes AWOL. The last thing we need is a friendly fire incident! 🚫🔥