June Events

Observe: The goal of PTS Awareness Month is to: Raise public awareness about PTS, Reduce the stigma associated with PTS, Ensure that those suffering from PTS receive proper treatment, and Highlight information about PTS symptoms, including available treatments.

Get Involved: Next 18 provides immersive four-day wellness camps that use the game of golf as a catalyst to deliver holistic mental health education and support for veterans and first responders. These camps combine group facilitation with activities like yoga, breathwork, journaling, and meditation, offering a unique blend of therapeutic resources within a traditional golf camp experience. By fostering constructive conversations and equipping participants with practical tools for healing, the program empowers veterans and first responders to lead healthier, happier lives.

Observe: D-Day was the name given to the June 6, 1944, invasion of the beaches at Normandy in northern France by troops from the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and other countries during World War II. France at the time was occupied by the armies of Nazi Germany, and the amphibious assault—codenamed Operation Overlord—landed some 156,000 Allied soldiers on the beaches of Normandy by the end of the day.

Get Involved: The Cateran YOMP is more than just a physical challenge through Scotland’s stunning Cairngorm Mountains—it’s a journey of healing, purpose, and connection. Participants push themselves to hike 22, 36, or 54 miles in 24 hours, but the true impact isn’t measured in miles. It’s measured in the conversations that happen along the way. In the moments when one veteran helps another push forward. In the quiet understanding between strangers who have walked similar paths in service and sacrifice. In 2025, the Robert Irvine Foundation proudly sponsored 65 participants to take part in this transformative event, joining thousands of other allied veterans from around the world. Together, they faced the elements, conquered the terrain, and found strength not just within themselves but in each other. This is the power of the YOMP: a global community walking side by side, building resilience, forming bonds, and proving that no one has to walk alone. When you support this mission, you’re not just helping veterans complete a hike — you’re helping them rediscover purpose, connection, and hope. 

Observe: Women Veterans Day is observed on June 12 to honor the anniversary of the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act, which was signed into law by President Harry S. Truman in 1948. This law allowed women to serve in the military as permanent members, not just during wartime, and in a variety of roles beyond nursing and secretarial work.

Get Involved: The Lightning Warriors Hockey Program presents a powerful 22-hour hockey marathon dedicated to raising awareness, support, and funding for veteran suicide prevention. Together, at AdventHealth Center Ice, we honor our heroes with nonstop hockey, a celebrity game, raffles, and family activities that remind us all of the importance of community, hope, and healing. Every goal, every cheer, every moment helps save lives. The event is free to attend. 

Observe: Flag Day is a United States holiday celebrated on June 14th to commemorate the adoption of the American flag on June 14, 1777. The holiday was officially established by President Woodrow Wilson in 1916, but it wasn’t until 1949 that Congress approved it and President Harry Truman signed it into law.

Observe: On June 14, 1775, the Continental Congress established the Continental Army to defend the 13 colonies during the American Revolution. The first men to enlist were from Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.

Get Involved: Next 18 provides immersive four-day wellness camps that use the game of golf as a catalyst to deliver holistic mental health education and support for veterans and first responders. These camps combine group facilitation with activities like yoga, breathwork, journaling, and meditation, offering a unique blend of therapeutic resources within a traditional golf camp experience. By fostering constructive conversations and equipping participants with practical tools for healing, the program empowers veterans and first responders to lead healthier, happier lives.

Observe: On 25th June 1950, after years of clashes along the border, the North Korean People’s Army invaded South Korea, overwhelming the south’s forces.

Get Involved: Since 2007, the United States Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command (MARSOC) has lost 48 heroes. Since 2015, the Marine Raider Foundation has hosted an Annual Resiliency and Remembrance Event, which brings together the families of our Marine Raider fallen heroes. The Foundation fully funds this event including travel, lodging, meals, and activities for these Gold Star Families (approximately $300-400K annually depending on location).

Get Involved: The Vincent Jackson Foundation Youth in Action Camp is held on MacDill Air Force each June to provide a half day full of fun for military children ages 6 to 14. The camp includes classic games such as dodgeball and tug o’war alongside things such as the Buccaneers QB Challenge and Football Drills and Skills stations. The event concludes with a boxed lunch before campers go home at noon. All campers receive a t-shirt and goodie bag stuffed with items including one of the foundation’s Danny Dogtags books written by Lindsey and Vincent Jackson.

Get Involved: Hosted by the Marine Raider Foundation, the day will include breakfast, a Bloody Mary Bar, 18 holes of golf on the beautiful Monarch Beach Golf Links, complimentary drinks on the course, lunch, and a post-golf reception with a live and silent auction. All golfers will receive a swag bag and opportunities to purchase raffle tickets and Mulligans! 

Get Involved: A meaningful and memorable 4-mile run on June 27th where all proceeds directly benefit Believe With Me‘s families of fallen soldiers! Be a part of a beautiful, impactful celebration of our independence and freedoms and to honor the families that have paid for all of it with the sacrifice of their loved ones. Run with purpose. Honor the fallen. Celebrate the freedom that came at the highest cost. 

Observe: National PTS Awareness Day is celebrated annually on June 27. It aims to raise awareness of post-traumatic stress disorder, a mental health problem that may develop after a person has been exposed to one or more traumatic events.