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We are honored to call Operation Recovery a member organization of Moral Compass Federation as they continue working to provide much needed supplies to those affected by Hurricane Helene. #HurricaneRecovery #VeteransLead

Moral Compass Federation is excited to announce a new partnership with Veteran Coalition International (VCI)! VCI collaborates across the NATO alliance and partner nations to ensure veterans and their families have access to top resources, no matter where they live. Together, we’ll help connect veterans, military families, communities, and veteran service organizations across borders to share resources and best practices, ensuring the strongest support for veterans addressing moral injury. Learn more about this mission here: https://lnkd.in/ejpcf_N6 #MoralCompassFederation #VeteransCoalitionInternational #MoralInjury #Partnership #NATO #VeteranSupport

Meet Sean McQuade, Health Initiatives Program Director for Moral Compass Federation. Sean has over 20 years of experience as a US Army officer, including combat deployments to Afghanistan and assignments in Colombia and Hungary. He holds dual Bachelor’s degrees from Northeastern University and a Master’s from the Naval Postgraduate School. With extensive international experience as an attaché, managing a broad diplomatic and military network, Sean remains dedicated to veterans and their families. At MCF, Sean leads the coordination and expansion of member organizations addressing veteran and family issues related to moral injury and connects volunteers from diverse backgrounds with organizations that need their skills. We are honored to showcase Sean’s expertise and commitment. #MoralCompassFederation #Veteran #Afghanistan #Attache #HealthInititatives

Exciting day at Moral Compass Federation! Today, MCF leadership gathered in person to chart our 2025 strategy and goals. We’re committed to growing our advocacy and policy arms to bring ground truth about #moralinjury to the Hill, partnering with and sponsoring member organizations to fuel their important work on #veteranhealth and #Afghanistan, and elevating the voice of the #GWOTgeneration. Stay tuned for more exciting news in the months ahead! #TogetherWeMoveForward #veteranslead

Founded in August 2021 following the withdrawal from Afghanistan, Heart of an Ace Inc (501c3) has delivered over 1.5 million meals to Afghan partners in need. They have also raised over $1 million in life-saving donations, which are used to secure shelter, food, and critical medical and emergency care for those still waiting to be evacuated. In this interview, Executive Director Matthew Young discusses the impact of the withdrawal and Heart of an Ace’s mission to provide humanitarian aid through their extensive network. Discover what they need to secure the future for our Afghan partners. Watch the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/eMnRMkqk #MoralCompassFederation #AfghanPartners #HumanitarianAid #HeartOfAnAce

Our member organizations are the reason Moral Compass Federation exists. Over the past month, we've reflected on the three-year anniversary of the Afghanistan withdrawal and its lasting impacts. We've looked back on the challenges we've faced, the partnerships we've forged, and the critical work still ahead. Our world is full of complexities and hardships. Through it all, the shared commitment between MCF and our members organizations has made a profound impact on so many lives. We are proud to stand alongside our remarkable member organizations on this critical mission. Together, we move forward. Special thanks to our member organizations that keep on fighting! 1208 Foundation Aces and Eights Group (AEG) Badger Six Communion of Evangelical Episcopal Churches Flanders Fields Operation Allies Refuge Foundation Operation Recovery Resettlement Action DC (REACT DC) Special Operations Association of America The Black Feather Foundation The Wounded Healer Project Veterans Alliance for Holistic Alternatives NOVA Pax Wellness Project: REBIRTH The Mission After The Heroes Journey #HonorThePromise #TogetherWeMoveForward #VeteransLead #MoralInjury #HealingMoralInjury #Afghanistan #MoralCompassFederation

23 years later, we remember. #NeverForget

Today, Moral Compass Federation CEO Timothy "Tito" Torres attended the Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony honoring the 13 servicemembers who lost their lives on August 26, 2021 at Abbey Gate during the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. He shared the powerful reminder that people die three deaths: 1️⃣ When they physically pass away. 2️⃣ When the last person who knew them passes. 3️⃣ When their name is spoken for the last time. To honor our fallen, we must continue to speak their names:  Marine Corps Lance Cpl. David L. Espinoza, 20, of Rio Bravo, Texas Marine Corps Sgt. Nicole L. Gee, 23, of Sacramento, Calif. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Darin T. Hoover, 31, of Salt Lake City, Utah Army Staff Sgt. Ryan C. Knauss, 23, of Corryton, Tenn. Marine Corps Cpl. Hunter Lopez, 22, of Indio, Calif. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Rylee J. McCollum, 20, of Jackson, Wyo. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Dylan R. Merola, 20, of Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Kareem M. Nikoui, 20, of Norco, Calif. Marine Corps Sgt. Johanny Rosario Pichardo, 25, of Lawrence, Mass. Marine Corps Cpl. Humberto A. Sanchez, 22, of Logansport, Ind. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jared M. Schmitz, 20, of St. Charles, Mo. Navy Hospital Corpsman Maxton W. Soviak, 22, of Berlin Heights, Ohio Marine Corps Cpl. Daegan W. Page, 23, of Omaha, Neb. #Afghanistan #Honortheirnames #moralinjury

Today, U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul released the majority's report on the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, highlighting the consequences of this pivotal event. The report addresses the moral injury experience by Veterans and the promises left unfulfilled to the Afghan allies. Moral Compass Federation is committed to addressing the moral toll this has taken on our servicemembers and advocating for our Afghan partners left behind. Read our press release for insights and our path forward. Read the full majority report and minority memorandum: Majority: https://lnkd.in/gS_-gmtQ Minority: https://lnkd.in/gGYm4z7i #Afghanistan #moralinjury #honorthepromise #veteranslead #togetherwemoveforward