Soldier Forever

“A soldier never stops being a soldier. My Veterans policy — ‘Soldier Forever’ — ensures therapy for healing, reserves for belonging, rank for prestige, and jobs for opportunity. Because the sacrifice of service must be honored, not forgotten.”

Veterans Policy

1. Mandatory Therapy & Counseling for Combat Veterans

  • Every combat Veteran will undergo mandatory counseling and therapy after returning from deployment.

  • Schedule:

    • Weekly sessions upon return.

    • Gradual reduction to bi-weekly, then monthly sessions as stability is achieved.

  • Duration: Mandatory for first 5 years after ETS (leaving active duty).

  • Retroactive: Applies to all Veterans under age 50, even if they have already been separated for years.

  • Goal: Address PTSD, trauma, and reintegration challenges proactively — not after a crisis.

2. Mandatory Reserve Service After Active Duty

  • All service members will serve at least 4 years in the Reserves after their active duty contract.

  • Why:

    • Smooths the transition to civilian life.

    • Provides ongoing community, discipline, and camaraderie.

    • Reduces the “cold plunge” effect many Veterans feel when going from military life straight into civilian isolation.

  • Exceptions:

    • Disabled Veterans.

    • Professionals in high-demand civilian jobs (teachers, doctors, engineers, etc.).

    • Those not receiving compensation.

3. Rank Forever – Preserving Military Titles

  • Just as doctors and professors keep their titles for life, Veterans will keep their final rank forever.

  • A Sergeant remains a Sergeant Forever. A Specialist, a General — always addressed by rank.

  • Why:

    • Honors the sacrifice, training, and leadership demonstrated in service.

    • Restores prestige to Veterans in society.

    • Builds a sense of belonging — no one’s service was “for nothing.”

4. Veterans First in Federal Jobs

  • Federal agencies must prioritize Veterans for hiring and promotion.

  • Automated System:

    • Eliminates human gatekeepers who discriminate against Veterans.

    • Veterans’ resumes flagged for priority review by a Veteran Hiring Liaison in every agency.

  • Goal: Create a direct pipeline from service to stable, rewarding civilian careers.

5. Belonging, Honor, and Prestige

  • Veterans should not feel discarded after service.

  • This plan ensures:

    • Healing (therapy & counseling).

    • Belonging (mandatory Reserves & Soldier Forever program).

    • Prestige (Rank Forever & societal respect).

    • Opportunity (federal jobs priority).

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