The U.S. Senate Designates November 16, 2025, as National Warrior Call Day

U.S. Senate Unanimously Declares National Warrior Call Day

In a significant move, the U.S. Senate has reached a unanimous decision to designate November 16, 2025, as National Warrior Call Day. This initiative aims to address the pressing need for robust support networks for servicemembers and veterans transitioning from military life. The heart of the Warrior Call initiative is straightforward yet crucial: no veteran should endure isolation. This urgent message underscores the alarming correlation between social isolation and suicidal tendencies among veterans.

The Statistics Behind the Initiative

According to the Department of Veterans Affairs, social isolation is cited as a primary predictor of suicidal behavior among veterans. Disturbingly, around two-thirds of veterans who lose their lives to suicide have not engaged with the VA or other support systems. This initiative calls upon all Americans to reach out, connect, and converse with veterans or servicemembers, as a simple phone call can be transformative.

Importance of Connection and Systemic Reform

While the symbolic gesture of proclaiming National Warrior Call Day is commendable, the Troops First Foundation, which heads the Warrior Call initiative, asserts that mere connections are insufficient. To effect real change, there must be systemic reforms in the available infrastructure that supports veterans. Currently, policymakers have a historic opportunity to push forward two critical initiatives aimed at enhancing veteran care and outcomes.

The Precision Brain Health Research Act of 2025

One of these initiatives is the Precision Brain Health Research Act of 2025. This proposed legislation would direct the VA, in collaboration with the National Academies, to commence a comprehensive ten-year research project focusing on the effects of repetitive low-level blast injuries. These often misunderstood injuries, dismissed as