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ALEC Launches Veterans and Military Affairs Task Force

ALEC Launches Veterans and Military Affairs Task Force Combined Arms CEO Mike Hutchings to Lead as Private Sector Chair Houston, TX- The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) has announced the formation of the Veterans and Military Affairs Task Force, dedicated to equipping state legislators with the necessary tools and resources to develop impactful policy solutions that support veterans and the military community.

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Leading From the Front: Marine Gives Back to Combined Arms

Leading From the Front: Marine Gives Back to Combined Arms “The Marine Corps opened the door for the American Dream.” Motivated by the events of 9-11, Juan Pablo Osorio, an immigrant from Colombia, made a life-changing decision. He enlisted in the Marine Corps Reserves right after high school. This decision, as he would later reflect, was the catalyst that opened the door to the American Dream. Deploying overseas twice, Osorio served six years before deciding to explore other career opportunities.

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Strengthening Veteran Resources Through Integrated Networks

Less than half of military veterans eligible for VA benefits have signed up, and only 13% of veterans have used their VA loan benefits.

Combined Arms wants the military community to see it as a beacon of hope

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Combined Arms Serving Those Who Have Served After National Disasters

Nearly 30 natural disasters affected communities across the nation last year, and the U.S. is likely to face a similar number this year.

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Something just doesn’t feel right? Check-In can help.

Join over 2,000 who have benefited since 2022. Let’s help our veterans thrive! For crisis support, call the Veterans Crisis Line at 988 or 911.

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Empowering Veterans and Military Families: Combined Arms Revolutionizes Resource Access

Combined Arms, a veteran-created SaaS platform, is revolutionizing resource access for veterans and military families. Learn how this innovative technology is transforming state support systems, connecting veterans with vital resources, and changing lives through data-driven insights.

60,000 Veterans and Military Families Served by the Texas Veterans Network

The Texas Veterans Network powered by Combined Arms is unwavering in its commitment to offering veterans and military families a comprehensive digital concierge of support and top-tier resources during every life stage.

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Technology Links Military Community to a Vetted Network of Resources

Explore how effectively veterans navigate non-profits and how Combined Arms connects them with vetted resources for successful reintegration and support.

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ABC13 Covers Combined Arms Workforce Solutions, DeBakey VA and many more for VetConnect Day

Combined Arms and hundreds of veterans and organizations collaborate for large scale VetConnect Day event

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Combined Arms Receives Hurricane Beryl Relief Grant to Expand Recovery Efforts in Texas

Combined Arms stands strong for Texas Hurricane Beryl victims by providing proactive outreach, technological innovation, community mobilization, and coordinated relief efforts to support veterans and communities in need.

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Combined Arms: Standing Strong for Houston Flood Victims

Combined Arms stands strong for Houston flood victims by providing proactive outreach, technological innovation, community mobilization, and coordinated relief efforts to support veterans and communities in need.

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Combined Arms Unveils New Branding to Reflect Evolution and Growth

Discover the evolution and growth of Combined Arms, a nonprofit supporting veterans in Texas. Learn about their new branding and commitment to empowering veterans and their families.

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Vet Fest 2024: A Celebration of Community, Connection, and Country Music

Discover the success of VETFEST 2024, a celebration of veterans, community, and country music in Texas. Over 2,000 attendees enjoyed resources, food trucks, and a live concert.

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Texas Veterans Network Reaches Milestone: Serving 50,000 Veterans and Families

Discover how the Texas Veterans Network celebrates serving 50,000 unique veterans and families, offering comprehensive support and resources in the Lone Star State.

SIVs & Allies Program Update June 2023

Khalil Arab, Combined Arms - SIVs and Allies Program Manager here! We have made incredible progress in the first half of 2023. I wanted to take a moment to thank each and every one of you for supporting our work, the SIVs & Allies Program, and the community in general.

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Combined Arms' Mia Garcia Named 2023 Women Veteran Trailblazer of the Year

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Combined Arms Chosen as State Provider of Texas Veterans Network

Combined Arms awarded $2M by the Texas Workforce Commission to serve as state provider of the Texas Veterans Network.

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Celebrating 40,000 Veterans Served!

Texas Veterans Network serves veterans and military families through a statewide network of health and social care providers who understand the needs of the military community and make referrals to public, private, and nonprofit organizations across Texas.

[MISSION COMPLETE]: OP SANTA

CAX, TDECU, and the Astros Foundation hosted the 13th Annual Operation Santa in Houston for veteran families, Afghan interpreters & their families.

COMBATING VETERAN & MILITARY FAMILY FOOD INSECURITY

Combined Arms steps up to meet the immediate, emerging, and ongoing needs of veterans and military families.

Combined Arms Expands Resources to Louisiana through Partnership with LDVA

Combined Arms announces expansion into the state of Louisiana through our new partnership with the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs.

Veterans Day is Every Day at Combined Arms

At Combined Arms, every day is Veterans Day. Veterans and military families make up who we are - 70% of CAX’s staff members are military-connected, and 55% are veterans - and serve as our why.

PACT ACT UPDATE: VA Expands and Extends Veteran Eligibility

Just months after President Biden signed and enacted the PACT Act on August 10, 2022, the Department of Veteran Affairs announced that they have expanded and extended eligibility for VA health care for certain Veterans of the Gulf Wars and post-9/11 era effective Oct 1, 2022.

COMBINED ARMS ANNOUNCES PROMINENT HOUSTON BUSINESSMAN AS NEW BOARD CHAIR

Doug Foshee has been unanimously elected to the role of Chair by its Board of Directors.

Combined Arms Joins "Vet The Vote" To Impact Poll Worker Shortage

We are proud to announce that Combined Arms has recently partnered with "Vet The Vote" to support the nationwide Vet The Vote election poll worker public awareness campaign.

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Combined Arms Receives 2022 Technology Innovation Award

Combined Arms is named one of the 2022 Technology Innovation Awards grant recipients and award winners!

CAX Institute Hosts Veteran Food Insecurity Webinar

To date, we’ve served 2,461 individuals, including 584 veterans, through our monthly Galveston County Monthly Veteran Food Pantry and will be expanding our veteran & military-focused food pantries across Houston in the coming weeks.

Combined Arms Launches Lighthouse API to expedite Veteran Connections

Combined Arms has enhanced our data-driven approach by cultivating a culture of quick adaptation and a “meet the client where they are” mentality to unite clients with their community and ensure efficient access to the resources and social services needed.

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Celebrating 30,000 TEXAS VETERANS CONNECTED TO RESOURCES

Just two years after launching the Texas Veterans Network powered by Combined Arms is celebrating 30,000 resource connected veterans in Texas!

FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND VETERANS ASSESSMENT LAUNCHES IN NORTHEAST FLORIDA

Endeavors has partnered with Combined Arms, the City of Jacksonville and the University of North Florida’s Center for Community Initiatives.

2022 NASDVA Training Conference

Last week, CEO Mike Hutchings represented Combined Arms at the NASDVA’s 2022 Training Conference in Hawaii.

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Post-Afghan Evacuation Efforts

We at the Combined Arms supported, and still support, the evacuation of our Special Immigrant Visa recipients (SIV) and other non-SIV Allies from day one.

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Our Legacy of Service to the SIVs & Allies Community

Combined Arms is committed to scaling our proven SIV & Allies programming to meet the immediate and emergent needs of our Afghan allies as they resettle in communities across Texas

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On the First Anniversary of the Fall of Kabul

Combined Arms is committed to scaling our proven SIV & Allies programming to meet the immediate and emergent needs of our Afghan allies

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President Biden Signs the PACT Act

Today, Combined Arms’ CEO Mike Hutchings is honored to attend President Biden’s signing of the (PACT) Act at the White House.

The Bush Institute Welcomes Two Scholars From The Combined Arms Team!

We are proud to announce that two of our Combined Arms’ team members have been selected to participate in the Bush Institute’s 2022

Combined Arms Powers South Carolina’s Newest Effort To Support Vets

The state of South Carolina, led by Secretary Grimsley of the South Carolina Department of Veterans Affairs (SCDVA), invested in the Combined Arms model...

Dynamo Charities Hero of the Game - Earl Lundy

Earl Lundy, a former U.S. Army paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne and this week’s Hero of the Game

COMBINED ARMS SIVs & ALLIES

Please join us in welcoming Khalil Arab, our new SIV & Allies Program Manager, to the Combined Arms team!

MLK DAY 2022

At Combined Arms Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) is an organizational priority: for our team, who we work with and for those that we serve.

MILES ON A MISSION WITH UNITED AIRLINES

This Giving Tuesday, Combined Arms Invites Mileage Plus Members to Donate Miles to Help Connect Veterans with Critically-Needed Social Services

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STATEMENT OF COMBINED ARMS BEFORE THE VETERANS’ AFFAIRS’ COMMITTEE

STATEMENT OF COMBINED ARMS BEFORE THE VETERANS’ AFFAIRS’ COMMITTEE U.S. SENATE - Mike Hutchinson, CEO

Post 9/11 Veterans Reflect On The 20th Anniversary Of The Attacks

Bryan Escobedo, Mia Garcia, & John Smith – Marine Corps Veterans of the Iraq War – now all work for the Houston-based veterans’ organization Combined Arms.

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Community Matters

“For 20 year our Afghan allies fought beside us, risking it all in pursuit of democracy, equality, and freedom. It’s now our turn to have their backs.”

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Texas Veterans Re-traumatized watching Taliban takeover

Shocking and devastating are just two of the words used by a combat veteran to describe the scenes coming out of Afghanistan.

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Things Are Different Now

A message from the Combined Arms CEO, Mike Hutchings in light of Afghanistan's fall to the Taliban.

2020 ANNUAL IMPACT REPORT

In 2020, the nation wrestled with the challenges of inequality and social injustice. Combined Arms stood up for what is right, and to support the broader community in times of need by reinforcing health and connection.

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Combined Arms Names Mike Hutchings CEO

Combined Arms is proud to announce Mike Hutchings as the new CEO. Prior to Mike’s role as CEO, he served as the Interim CEO, & prior to that the CDO.

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Snax & Vax at Combined Arms on May 22, 2021!

On Saturday, May 22nd from 10 am to 2 pm, Combined Arms is hosting Snax & Vax at the Transition Center located at 2929 McKinney St Houston, Texas 77003.

Welcome to our 2020-2021 New Member Organizations!

Welcome to our newest member organizations! Since the launch of the Texas Veterans Network in April of 2020 we have welcomed over 86 member organizations. This explosive growth helps us to serve more veterans and military families across the state of Texas and beyond every single day.

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Combined Arms Teams Up With 3DMilitary

JWM Wholesale is Houston-based & proud to support our troops worldwide. Since 1999, they have produced, designed, manufactured & distributed apparel.

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10,000 TEXAS VETERANS CONNECTED TO RESOURCES Celebrating the One Year Anniversary of the Texas Veterans Network

1 year after launching the Texas Veterans Network, Combined Arms announces that they have connected 10,000 Texas veterans and their families to resources.

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COMBINED ARMS SURVEY

Combined Arms is proud to partner with The Ambitious VET Podcast to launch a survey to better serve our veterans & help them thrive in their communities.

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WINTER FREEZE ADVICE AND RESOURCES

Due to the severe weather conditions that the state of Texas is facing, we want to let you know that the Combined Arms community is here for you.

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Texas Workforce Commission and Texas Veterans Network

Combined Arms has partnered with Texas Workforce Commission to connect veterans with the resources needed to thrive in the Texas Veterans Network.

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COMBAT FLIP FLOPS LIMITED EDITION COMBINED ARMS FLOPERATORS

Combined Arms is proud to announce that we are partnering with Combat Flip Flops for the launch of our very own branded flip flop!

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Combined Arms Submission to Interim Charge #2 and #5

Interim Charge #2. Study the mental health treatment options available for all TX veterans, including efforts to fill gaps left by the federal government.

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WOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT AND TEXAS VETERANS NETWORK

Combined Arms has partnered with Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) to connect veterans and their families with the resources

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Combined Arms Celebrates Giving Tuesday

Combined Arms Celebrates GivingTuesday, joining millions around the world participating in the global generosity on December 1st.

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Combined Arms Reaches GuideStar's Highest Seal of Transparency

Combined Arms today earned the 2020 Platinum Seal of Transparency, the highest level of recognition offered by GuideStar, a service of Candid.

A Shared Definition of High-Quality Care Can Help Veterans Combat Invisible Wounds

Veteran Wellness Alliance & RAND Corporation developed a definition of high-quality care for post traumatic stress disorder & mild traumatic brain injury.

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Stronger Together: NAVSO and Combined Arms Joining Forces

The National Association of Veteran-Serving Organizations (NAVSO) and Combined Arms announced today they are joining forces.

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STATEMENT BEFORE THE VETERANS’ AFFAIRS’ COMMITTEE

Combined Arms CEO reports that in Texas, community collaboration with the VA has never been stronger. It’s stronger because of the work of our local VHA and VBA leadership.

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Operation Patriot Burger

$5 from every Patriot Burger purchase will go back to Combined Arms and our efforts to support veterans.

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Welcome Mia Garcia as Our Texas Veterans Network Director

Mia Garcia, the newest member of Combined Arms, is excited to be joining the organization as the Texas Veterans Network Director.

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Welcome Vincent Rapp to the Combined Arms Team

My name is Vincent Rapp, the newest member of Combined Arms, and I am excited to be joining the organization as the Rural Texas Regional Manager.

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Announcing: The Combined Arms Merchandise Store!

We are very excited to announce that we have launched a brand new merchandise store! All proceeds go towards our programs to support veterans.

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Welcome Sharon Ozdarski as Combined Arms' New Austin Regional Manager

Sharon Ozdarski was recently hired as the Austin Regional Coordination Center Manager for Combined Arms.

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Share How You Are United After The Uniform

We want to feature YOU, how you got connected to Combined Arms and became United After The Uniform.

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NOW SEEKING: Social Impact Committee Chair Volunteer!

There's always veterans in our community facing circumstances that nonprofits can't address. Our purpose is to identify those in that gap and help them.

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The Combined Arms 2019 Annual Impact Report

2019 was a monumental year for Combined Arms and our collaboration with our 70 (and counting) member organizations.

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Ancestry.com Virtual Memorial Day Parade

Combined Arms is participating in a virtual Memorial Day parade hosted by Ancestry! You're invited to submit video offering a salute.

VETERANS NEEDED FOR VA/BAYLOR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT GROUP

To help achieve this mission, IQuEST developed a Community Engagement Committee with the purpose of engaging Veterans in research.

EL PASO, TEXAS - VETERAN NEEDS ASSESSMENT SURVEY RESULTS REPORT

Combined Arms and the City and County of El Paso teams up to execute the Veteran Needs Assessment Survey Results Report

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Military Spouse Appreciation

Today, on Military Spouse Appreciation Day, we want to recognize the significant contributions, support, and sacrifice of all of our military spouses.

The Inspired Study: Veteran Support and Resources for Diabetes

The stress of living with diabetes can make it harder to control blood sugar & form healthy habits that are needed to live well with diabetes.

United Airlines’ Miles on a Mission Campaign

Combined Arms announces it has launched a campaign to raise miles on United’s crowdsourcing platform, Miles on a Mission.