In 2009, I left NJ with an NROTC Scholarship and reported to Jacksonville University to start my college and eventual Marine Corps career. My best friend and college roommate had an older brother who threatened that if I did anything to get his little brother in trouble, he would kill me. Maj Moises A "Big Mo" Navas was one of the best men and Marines I had the pleasure of knowing and shaped by.
Big Mo was killed in action on March 8, 2020 in the Makhmur Mountains while conducting combat operations apart of Operation Inherent Resolve. Big Mo was joined by another Marine Raider, Gunny Pongo. Before falling to enemy fire, both Big Mo and Gunny Pongo were estimated with killing 15-20 Insurgents.
They are heroes. Please give what you can to the Marine Raider Foundation, not to me. The Marine Raider Foundation is there to support Gold Star Marine Raiders and their families. Big Mo has a beautiful family and any donation goes to families like theirs.
"Tell Rossetti it's the pain of the enlisted."
I am a pure charity, not-for-profit streamer and have been raising money for over 3 years now. This will be the 2nd year with StackUp and their Call to Arms!
I am proud StackUp has allowed me to raise money on their behalf apart of their Call to Arms Campaign!
Stack Up is a 501(c)3 military charity supporting active and veteran service members from the US and allied nations by promoting positive mental health and suicide prevention through gaming and geek culture. We utilize a comprehensive approach consisting of 4 pillar programs: Supply Crates, Air Assaults, The Stacks, and the Overwatch program.
“Supply Crates” are video game care packages sent to deployed units and veterans in need. They [Supply Crates] serve as a preventative measure, aiding to prevent the onset of operational stress by providing a healthy outlet for decompression before there’s a problem.
“Air Assaults” are all expenses paid trips for veterans to attend gaming and geek culture events. These trips reduce the threat of isolation by enabling them to connect with members of their military family who share their interests, and introduce them to a community of fans and industry professionals who support and admire them.
“The Stacks” are our volunteer force for good. These teams, located in many places around the globe, serve veterans and their communities by hosting events, participating in community projects, and creating opportunities for veterans to come together in their local area and support one another.
Our “Stack Up Overwatch Program (StOP)” provides 24/7 crisis intervention and peer to peer mental health support through our Discord community. Regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, or any other factor, veterans and civilians alike are welcome to come speak with our trained and certified volunteers about whatever challenges they might be facing.
Stack Up's "Phalanx House" is an actual Gamer's Haven for Veterans. Located in Los Angeles County, this amazing house is stocked with PCs, consoles, VR, Streamer Room, a D&D Tavern, pool, and more. As a positive boost to mental health, all of these things are for disabled or deserving Veterans to use while relaxing at this refuge. It is a place of peace, fun, and belonging for those who have served. It also serves as a base of operations for their excursions and events in and around the LA area.
Give what you can, when you can. There are a bunch of streamers in this campaign so if not me, then them.
For those that need to hear this: we are here for you, I am here for you and there is nothing wrong with you. There are a lot of us who know what you're feeling and you're not alone.
Military/Veteran Crisis Line - 1-800-273-TALK (8255) - Press 1 or text 838255 or click here for 24/7 confidential online support from a caring, qualified VA professional.
Military One Source - 1-800-342-9647
The Defense Center of Excellence (DCoE) - 1-866-966-1020
DStressLine for Marines, attached Sailors, and families when it's needed most - 1-877-476-7734.
Vets4Warriors - 1-855-838-8255
After Deployment A mental wellness resource for Service Members returning from deployment, Veterans, and Military Families - 866-966-1020.
Outward Bound Outward Bound offers customized outdoor trips/courses with curricula developed specifically for struggling veterans with specific health, social or educational needs-303-800-1957
Give An Hour GAH is dedicated to meeting the mental health needs of the troops and families affected by their time of service. They provide anonymous counseling to individuals, couples and families, and children and adolescents.
Emory Healthcare Veterans Program Free expert & collaborative care for post-9/11 Veterans who suffer from the invisible wounds of war which is funded by the Wounded Warriors Project & Emory University.
Let's make this list as large as possible, drop a brother or sister in chat and I will add them.
These names will also scroll across the faceplate of the PRC-150 on my stream overlay.
Never forget; Til Valhalla: 1stLt Garrett C Cheung-20170422 Maj Moises A Navas-20200308 Cpl Eloiza Zavala-20200310 (Submitted by MadChildPC) 1SG Aaron D Jagger-20060809 David Michael McCoy 1946-2020 SPC Timothy L Maples-20160306 SPC Donald L Nichols-20110413 2LT Darryn D Andrews-20090904
I am part of StinceBuilt's Affiliate Program!
I found StinceBuilt through one of StinceBuilt's Parter Streamer's Velion. The company is based on integrity and honesty on top of their artisan craftsmanship.
StinceBuilt does more than build the best PC gaming rigs in the business; they also are partnered with StackUp! and regularly support various veteran charity organizations.
You want a PC that is built with honor, integrity, and a sound moral and ethical foundation? Go with StinceBuilt bozo.