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! ????????