Veteran Support

Veteran Support – The act of providing support to a veteran in need, often independently of brotherhood or other bonds. In simple terms, giving back to those who risked giving all.

2017-01-30
Some folks ask, “Why another veteran’s club?” Well, the answer is quite simple: Not all veterans are alike. Yes, veterans are veterans, and all have given a part of themselves for this great Nation. However, each generation of veteran has its own alligator to wrestle. Each generation is unique, and in so being, craves the camaraderie of others who have lived through similar or same experiences. Whereas all veterans have an enormous amount in common with each other, there are significant differences that are truly unique enough to set each generation apart. Those veterans who have gone before us have been the role models that we have emulated; they trained us, mentored us, and passed the torch to us so that we can carry on our fight for freedom. They protected us when we returned, determined that we would be received as heroes, instead of viewed as criminals and miscreants as was my father’s generation. However, those generations will never fully understand what it is this generation experienced, any more than we can possibly understand the experiences of Operation Overlord at Normandy, fighting for terrain at the battles of Pork Chop Hill in Korea, or the surprise of the Tet Offensive in Vietnam. No, this generation needs its own identity, and needs to be with veterans who understand EXACTLY what his brother has gone through, and more specifically, what alligators he wrestles.

Why Another Veterans Club

Not all veterans are alike. Yes, veterans are veterans, and all have given a part of themselves for this great Nation. However, each generation of veteran has its own alligator to wrestle. Each generation is unique, and in so being, craves the camaraderie of others who have lived through similar or same experiences. Whereas all veterans have an enormous amount in common with each other, there are significant differences that are truly unique enough to set each generation apart. Those veterans who have gone before us have been the role models that we have emulated; they trained us, mentored us, and passed the torch to us so that we can carry on our fight for freedom. They protected us when we returned, determined that we would be received as heroes, instead of viewed as criminals and miscreants as was my father’s generation. However, those generations will never fully understand what it is this generation experienced, any more than we can possibly understand the experiences of Operation Overlord at Normandy, fighting for terrain at the battles of Pork Chop Hill in Korea, or the surprise of the Tet Offensive in Vietnam. No, this generation needs its own identity, and needs to be with veterans who understand EXACTLY what his brother has gone through, and more specifically, what alligators he wrestles.
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2017-02-01
Too often, we hear veterans express how they miss the camaraderie and support they had when they were in the military. They don’t identify with the civilian world, and often find themselves resenting the take-it-for-granted, poor-me mentality they encounter outside of the military service. Veterans have an entirely different sense of humor, a take-charge attitude, and an objective approach to life that places results above feelings; this makes them strange to their civilian counterparts. Most of all, in their loneliest of times, veterans wrestle with alligators that civilians will never see, much less, understand. Veterans need veterans. The Desert Warriors are here to provide that missing camaraderie and support. While the Desert Warriors have an inward focus to support their fellow Desert Warriors, they are unique within the Red & Tan Nation in that they also have an outward focus to reach those veterans who struggle with adjusting to life off the battlefield. And, we have a plan: we believe there are four focus points and two tools to help our veterans.

Desert Warriors

Too often, we hear veterans express how they miss the camaraderie and support they had when they were in the military. They don’t identify with the civilian world, and often find themselves resenting the take-it-for-granted, poor-me mentality they encounter outside of the military service. Veterans have an entirely different sense of humor, a take-charge attitude, and an objective approach to life that places results above feelings; this makes them strange to their civilian counterparts. Most of all, in their loneliest of times, veterans wrestle with alligators that civilians will never see, much less, understand. Veterans need veterans. The Desert Warriors are here to provide that missing camaraderie and support.
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2021-02-17
In April of 2018, the Red & Tan Nation met the Rogue Syndicate Car Club, a veteran-based organization focusing on driving and wrenching cars. The two organizations identified their shared values, and a year later, the Rogue Syndicate Car Club joined the Red & Tan Nation as an equal co-member club. The Rogue Syndicate Car Club is a group of motor enthusiasts heavily involved in the automotive community, but we’re much more than just car enthusiasts. We’re brother veterans recognizing we lost something when we separated from the service. We lost the brotherhood, the camaraderie, the esprit de corps, and the irreverent humor that only a veteran understands. Through the Rogue Syndicate, we work to support each other and work through veteran charities and causes to ensure the veteran community realizes the support they deserve. This is what separates us from other car clubs.

Rogue Syndicate

In April of 2018, the Red & Tan Nation met the Rogue Syndicate Car Club, a veteran-based organization focusing on driving and wrenching cars. The two organizations identified their shared values, and a year later, the Rogue Syndicate Car Club joined the Red & Tan Nation as an equal co-member club. The Rogue Syndicate Car Club is a group of motor enthusiasts heavily involved in the automotive community, but we’re much more than just car enthusiasts. We’re brother veterans recognizing we lost something when we separated from the service. We lost the brotherhood, the camaraderie, the esprit de corps, and the irreverent humor that only a veteran understands. Through the Rogue Syndicate, we work to support each other and work through veteran charities and causes to ensure the veteran community realizes the support they deserve. This is what separates us from other car clubs.
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2023-01-01
The Red & Tan Nation is proud to select Hicks Strong as our national sponsored charity this year. Each fundraising event this year will donate a minimum of 15% of all net proceeds to Hicks Strong, regardless of the primary purpose of the fundraiser. Some events may donate all net proceeds. Hicks Strong (click to open a new page) is an organization dedicated to providing therapy to service members and veterans via telehealth to allow the service member or veteran to receive quality health care without leaving their home. They provide workshops on suicide prevention and provide education on various mental health issues such as PTSD, depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation.

Veteran’s Charities

The Red & Tan Nation is proud to select Hicks Strong as our national sponsored charity this year. Each fundraising event this year will donate a minimum of 15% of all net proceeds to Hicks Strong, regardless of the primary purpose of the fundraiser. Some events may donate all net proceeds. Hicks Strong (click to open a new page) is an organization dedicated to providing therapy to service members and veterans via telehealth to allow the service member or veteran to receive quality health care without leaving their home. They provide workshops on suicide prevention and provide education on various mental health issues such as PTSD, depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation.
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