This month, we are choosing to take the hard first step, both literally and metaphorically, to make a massive change for the better in our community. The "Dakine on the Incline" will be a 24-hour effort conducted on the infamous Manitou Springs Incline in Manitou Springs, Colorado to raise awareness of the internal struggles our community faces and to honor our Nation's finest who made the ultimate sacrifice, on both foreign soil and to the battle they brought back home. This year's event is dedicated in memory to one of America's greatest sons, Nicholas Kau'ilokoikaika Franklin Guard, who we tragically lost to his internal battle on June 20th, 2022. 

Nick was and is the epitome of a timeless warrior, a man who lived by and embodied a code and a work ethic that very few can understand. Nick was a patriot, a brother, son, husband, father, and the ultimate friend and mentor to those fortunate enough to serve in his ranks. Nick, we love and miss you deeply, Brother. This gut-check of an effort is the only way we know how to honor you.

All Secure Foundation, run by Tom and Jen Satterly, is leading from the front, ensuring our community is the example of the potential of healing. There is something special happening amongst our ranks, both in shared experiences at All Secure events, like Camp Homefront, as well as across the ranks in SOF veterans. We are stepping up to make the change we so desperately need.

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