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 NEVER QUIT—A determined and beautiful love story of two small-town American kids, growing up together in Central Florida, best of friends since eight years old, who never gave up on their love for each other. This undying love is what inspired Dr. Holmes to apply her astute academic research capabilities as a PhD, to navigate what seemed an impossible task, not losing her friend to the war as so many others fell, sadly after returning home. Over a period of years, through difficult trials and errors, she developed successful methodologies and strategies to mitigate and overcome the worst of the symptoms of Combat PTSD, TBIs, and Operators Syndrome. Her motto -NEVER QUIT– was exactly the same motto as her husband’s that carried him through impossible hellscapes of war and years of the world’s most difficult training in special operations. 

 Written by a Green Beret and veteran of multiple deployments, this comprehensive guide addresses the unique health challenges veterans face, offering practical, evidence-based strategies to enhance your physical fitness, mental clarity, and overall quality of life. Whether you are struggling with PTSD, looking to improve your nutrition, or searching for purpose after military service, this book provides clear, actionable solutions tailored to the veteran experience.

What You’ll Find Inside:

• Physical Health & Fitness – Learn how to optimize your nutrition, exercise, and sleep to regain peak performance.
• Mental & Emotional Well-Being – Strategies for managing PTSD, anxiety, and depression, plus techniques for emotional stability and stress reduction.
• Alternative & Holistic Approaches – Explore innovative therapies such as hyperbaric oxygen treatment, acupuncture, plant medicine, and red light therapy.
• Veteran-Specific Challenges – From TBI and Operator Syndrome to navigating the VA disability system, get the essential information you need.
• Finding Purpose After Service – Discover ways to set meaningful goals, build a new community, and transition into a fulfilling civilian life.

A Veteran’s Handbook for Lifelong Wellness
This book is designed as an easy-to-use reference guide, organized alphabetically by topic, so you can quickly find the information you need—just like a field manual. It’s not meant to be read cover-to-cover but to serve as a trusted resource you can return to whenever challenges arise.

With practical advice, real-world insights, and an extensive list of resources, organizations, and additional reading, Fire Support is an invaluable tool for veterans, their families, and those who support them.

You’re not alone on this journey. Take the first step toward a healthier, stronger future today. 

I'm good, sore but good. The book is "Two Wars" by Nate Self. It's about fighting the war in the woodline and coming home and fighting the Demons. I spoke with him once online after his book came out. He was part of that group of Rangers and Special Force that were stranded up on a mountain. I think a Chinook got shot down trying to help them get out. I haven't read in 8-10 years. YOU should read it, might help you further understand PTSD from a different source.

Step  into the hidden world of elite warriors—Green Berets, Navy SEALs, Air  Force PJs, Marine Raiders, etc.—who are haunted by a unique  constellation of injuries, born out of years, even decades, of fighting  the Global War on Terror. Operator Syndrome identifies and describes the profound impact that years of extreme  sacrifice have had on our military special operators and their loved  ones. 

Drawing upon his thirty years of experience  with clinical trials, historical epidemiology, and neuroscience  research—as well as a decade of applied efforts with special operators  across all branches of the U.S. military—acclaimed clinical psychologist  Chris Frueh, Ph.D., uncovers a pattern of interrelated afflictions:  traumatic brain injury, hormonal dysregulation, sleep apnea, chronic  pain, depression, anger, insomnia, addiction, existential angst, and  more.

Dr. Frueh guides us through the harrowing  terrain of Operator Syndrome. He provides a roadmap to understand its  multifaceted origins and complex effects on every biological system in  the body—as well as the social systems of family, work, and the  indifferent society these warriors return to. He explains how modern  healthcare systems, especially Veterans Affairs, have too often relied  on the PTSD “easy button” and failed a generation of men and women who  have carried the brunt of the fight since 9/11. 

Frueh  shines a bright and empathic light on the silent struggles of a  community with a “never quit” mindset. Most importantly, he provides  real solutions, lifestyle adaptations, and step-by-step treatment  strategies that have worked for hundreds of operators, saving lives and  giving hope to families.

Extra: The "Read More" button takes you to the Free Audio book by the author! If you wish to buy the book please click here:  Operator Syndrome by PhD Chris Frueh.

 From Green Beret to Shamanism: One Man’s Journey to Heal is a raw and transformative memoir about war, trauma, and the search for wholeness. Matthew Butler, a retired U.S. Army Green Beret, carried invisible wounds long after combat ended. Haunted by PTSD, loss, and the weight of violence, he found himself on the brink of collapse. But where conventional paths offered little relief, ancient ones called out. Drawn into the world of shamanism, plant medicine, and holistic healing, Butler embarked on a journey that demanded the same courage and discipline he once carried into battle. Through ceremonies, visions, and a deep reconnection with spirit, he confronted the shadows of his past and discovered the possibility of healing not just for himself, but for others walking the same path. Told with honesty, humility, and flashes of wry humor, this book weaves together the grit of military life with the mystery of spiritual awakening. It explores what it means to face trauma without flinching, to seek meaning beyond survival, and to embrace the paradox of being both warrior and healer. More than a veteran’s story, From Green Beret to Shamanism is an invitation to anyone carrying pain — whether from war, family, or the silent battles of everyday life — to believe that healing is possible, and that the soul, once fractured, can be made whole again. 

 Is a 365-day devotional journey built from the battle- field up—designed for the hearts, minds, and souls of those who have worn the uniform and carry the invisible wounds of war. This book is for the veteran still in the fight. Each day offers a powerful scripture, a raw reflection, a warrior's prayer, and an action step to walk in truth and resilience, Drawing from every book of the Bible, Warrior of Faith equips veterans with spiritual armor, hope, and purpose for each day of the year.

DEDICATED TO
SGT (Ret) Erick Holmes, 5th SFG,
who overcame darkness with the unbreakable light of Christ. Romans 12:21 was not just his scripture—it was his testimony.