Veterans Talking to Veterans

08/18/2026

Lt. Lee Alley (subject of Wyoming PBS Documentary, Home From the Vietnam War), Julie Elledge (VTTV founder), Dan Starks (founder of the National Museum of Military Vehicles, Tim Shepard (head of the Wyoming Veterans Commission) at the museum during the VTTV Summit earlier this month.

08/13/2026

Julie Elledge presenting at this week's NASDVA conference on veteran wellbeing.

08/11/2026

VTTV coaches meet the needs of veterans and their families in a variety of settings, including in the work happening at this amazing center dedicated to the health and wellbeing of veterans. We wanted to share this opportunity with you.

The National Veterans Wellness and Healing Center offers weeklong retreats several times per year for veterans, active-duty military, reservists, and their partners (spouse, friend, family member) who have been diagnosed with PTS (post-traumatic stress).

The center is accepting applications now for the last two retreats of 2026. The next one begins August 23rd. Applicants who are accepted receive free lodging, meals, and healing modalities, such as tai chi, in Angel Fire, NM in the beautiful Sangre de Cristo Mountains.

Interested? Or know a veteran who could use this? Please share this post.

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Important Notice: We are currently accepting applications. National Veterans Wellness and Healing Center is providing weeklong retreats for Veterans, Active-Duty Military, Reservists, and their partners (spouse, friend, family member) who have been diagnosed with PTS (post-traumatic stress). The ret...

08/09/2026

A week ago, we celebrated our newest coach graduates at the fourth annual VTTV Stronger Together Summit in Dubois — and we're already planning next year. 🎉

Check out more smiling faces.

Now our team is 1,700 miles away in Savannah, GA, for the National Association of State Directors of Veterans Affairs (NASDVA) conference. Julie Elledge is speaking this week on veteran wellbeing, and she and VTTV Executive Director Ryan Elledge are connecting with veterans and state directors from all 50 states, D.C., and the territories.

08/07/2026

Another wonderful VTTV summit filled with smiles, connection and pride. We thank Governor Gordon and First Lady Gordon for their amazing support of VTTV and all of our coaches. Their support makes our work possible.

07/24/2026

Wyoming is showing up for its veterans — at the highest level. 🎉

We're honored to announce that First Lady Jennie Gordon will join Governor Mark Gordon at the Veterans Talking to Veterans Stronger Together Summit, August 1–2 at the National Museum of Military Vehicles in Dubois!

Wyoming's First Couple will be honored at the Summit--Governor Gordon for his focus on mental health and First Lady Gordon focus on reducing food insecurity through her organization, the Wyoming Hunger Initiative (https://www.nohungerwyo.org).

Come meet Wyoming's First Couple, cheer on our newest veteran coach graduates, be moved by The Wind River Dancers, hear inspiring speakers and attend dinner and movie about Wyoming's most-decorated veteran, U.S. Army Lieutenant Lee Alley and his return to Vietnam nearly 60 years after his service.

Saturday and Sunday are FREE and open to everyone. 🇺🇸

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Connect with the military community, share your story, and help build a stronger community at this unique summit.

07/04/2026

You carried the flag with courage, today we wave it in your honor. May our celebrations honor the veterans who made and continue to make them possible.

06/18/2026

“The cave you fear to enter holds the treasure you seek.”

06/11/2026

Congratulations Kent and thank you for everything you’re doing to support veterans and create more awareness around su***de. We appreciate you!

We are honored to welcome Dr. Kent A. Corso to the Red Star Foundation Board of Advisors.

Dr. Corso is a nationally recognized leader in su***de prevention, behavioral health integration, and community resilience. As the founder of Prosper Together and a United States Air Force veteran, his work has helped communities, healthcare systems, and federal agencies strengthen prevention efforts and expand support for those facing crisis.
His lifelong commitment to protecting those who serve and supporting families impacted by loss aligns deeply with the mission of Red Star Foundation.
Together, we continue building a future where connection replaces stigma, prevention becomes the norm, and no Red Star Family walks alone. Please join us in welcoming Dr. Kent Corso to the mission.