Healing Veterans Through Outdoor Therapy with Gene Campbell

The VET S.O.S. Network proudly presents another episode of the Military Transition Resources Show, where we highlight organizations making a real difference for veterans and their families. This week, hosts Shawn Welsh and Keith Cassant welcome Gene Campbell, founder of True Patriot Outfitters.

Gene’s story is about rediscovering purpose through service. After decades in IT and years of coaching youth athletics, he found a new calling—helping veterans heal through structured outdoor recreation. Inspired by time spent with Purple Heart recipients, Gene created True Patriot Outfitters, a nonprofit dedicated to providing veterans, first responders, and their families with opportunities for kayak fishing, hiking, and camping as tools for connection and mental health.

Join us as we explore how the outdoors builds camaraderie, promotes healing, and reminds veterans that they are not alone. This is “fishing with a mission.”

📌 Learn more at truepatriotoutfitters.org and connect with the VET S.O.S. Network for more inspiring conversations, resources, and lifelines for your transition journey.

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