A resolution expressing support for the designation of November 16, 2025, as "National Warrior Call Day" and recognizing the importance of connecting members of the Armed Forces and veterans in the United States to support structures necessary to transition from the battlefield, especially peer-to-peer connection.
This is a Senate resolution expressing support for designating November 16, 2025, as “National Warrior Call Day.” The resolution emphasizes the importance of connecting active-duty service members and veterans with support structures to aid their transition from the battlefield, with a focus on peer-to-peer connections. It cites suicide statistics among active personnel and veterans to justify the need for outreach and says making a “warrior call” can reduce isolation and potentially save lives. The resolution is a non-binding expression of support and does not authorize funding or create new programs, but it aims to raise awareness and encourage ongoing engagement with veterans and service members to address the “invisible wounds” of war, including mental health and traumatic brain injury.
Key Points
- 1Designates November 16, 2025, as “National Warrior Call Day” to draw attention to service members and veterans and their need for connection and support.
- 2Highlights the importance of peer-to-peer connection and other support structures to help with the transition from military service to civilian life.
- 3Uses suicide statistics (e.g., 523 military suicides in 2023 with 363 on active duty; veteran suicide rates and leading causes for younger veterans) to underscore the urgency of outreach and prevention.
- 4Recognizes mental health and physical health challenges commonly labeled as “invisible wounds,” including PTSD, anxiety, depression, and traumatic brain injury (TBI), and calls for appropriate treatment and further research on TBI as a potential root cause.
- 5Calls on all Americans, especially active-duty personnel and veterans, to make warrior calls, engage in honest conversations, and connect individuals with available support, while urging continued commitment to solutions and treatment beyond the designated day.