HONORING OUR HEROES | The Independence Fund commemorated the 6th Annual Wounded Heroes Day with a ceremony and a groundbreaking for a Veterans Memorial Park. More details: tinyurl.com/59747hbu

Thank you, Senator Tillis, for always supporting our heroes!

April 24th is Wounded Heroes Day! Today we honor the continued courage, sacrifice, and resilience of U.S. military veterans and their families. More than ever, Congress has a responsibility to keep our servicemembers out of harm's way and properly support them with the hard-earned benefits they deserve when they come home.

Effective immediately, VA is halting enforcement of the interim final rule, Evaluative Rating: Impact of Medication. VA issued the rule to clarify existing policy and protect Veterans’ benefits in the wake of an ongoing court action. But many interpreted the rule as something that could result in adverse consequences. While VA does not agree with the way this rule has been characterized, the department always takes Veterans’ concerns seriously. To alleviate these concerns, VA will continue to collect public comments regarding the rule, but it will not be enforced at any time in the future. Under my leadership, VA is ensuring that everyone applying for benefits receives everything they have earned as quickly and conveniently as possible. This includes reducing the backlog of Veterans waiting for benefits by more than 60 percent. We will continue these improvements on behalf of America’s Veterans, families, caregivers and survivors.

Tonight's USA jersey auction raised $37,997, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting @IndyFund!

Seventh defenseman in AHL history to hit the 100 goal mark? Had to be the captain 🫡

🇺🇸 It's USA Night on Saturday! 🇺🇸 Ticket and shirt package available now while supplies last! More: charlottecheckers.info/45HWO… Presented by @IndyFund

We'll also be rocking special jerseys that will be available via online auction on game day to benefit @IndyFund!

Army Veteran Adam S. shares his story on the @DriveOnPodcast, opening up about connection, healing, and how Operation Resilience supports combat Veterans through their toughest battles. Listen here: bit.ly/3Yz7opX #OperationResilience #DriveOn #SuicidePrevention

Ep 557: Operation Resilience Fighting Veteran Suicide @IndyFund 03:30 - Funeral that sparked Operation Resilience 09:30 - Is home more dangerous than Afghanistan? 17:45 - Battalion reconnects after 15 years 49:15 - Challenge to listeners to step up

Happy New Year! Your support helped Veterans enter 2026 with renewed strength. In 2025, more families were fed, more Veterans reunited through Operation Resilience, a record number of trackchairs were presented, and wounded heroes were honored on a national stage.

The Independence Fund supports VA’s efforts to streamline healthcare for Veterans. The restructuring aims to simplify the system, reduce bureaucracy, increase transparency, and help staff deliver timely, high-quality care. Learn more: bit.ly/3XUBoMF @SecVetAffairs

Listen to From the Bunker on Spotify with @IndyFund open.spotify.com/episode/7EI…

Support veterans & their families this holiday season. 🎁❤️ Join @IndyFund on December 11 in Charlotte, NC for December Feed Independence! Learn more: eventbrite.com/e/volunteer-r… #SeasonOfGiving #HolidayService #Mil250

SOAA stands with board advisor @sarah_verardo, whose husband SGT Michael Verardo was laid to rest at Arlington on Nov 19. After surviving catastrophic IED injuries and 120 surgeries over 15 years, Sarah turned grief into mission: Operation Resilience, @SaveOurAllies @IndyFund. Michael’s “Send me” spirit lives on through her work. Full story in bio.

A special moment on the field today with @IndyFund & Kappa Alpha with the Track Chair Presentation to give back to the heroes that gave us everything. 🤝🇺🇸

This month, we're supporting The Independence Fund! They're dedicated to serving the Warfighter Community & offer beneficial programs and services. $1 from these drinks will be donated: 🍺 Puck Off Pilsner 🍹 Cranberry Paloma 🍋 Lemonade Spritzer (zero-proof) Cheers!

🏅 Marek Alscher led the way on the blue line in October, making him the @IndyFund Defenseman of the Month!

The Independence Fund joins the National Defense Committee and other Veteran Service Organizations in sending a letter to the Washington Post’s Executive Editor challenging several false and damaging claims: independencefund.org/pages/a…

The @DeptVetAffairs team just broke the all-time record for benefits claims processed in a single year. It wasn’t magic. It was leadership, focus and hard work. @TBN @allenjacksonmin