The national nonprofit SoldierStrong is honored to be spotlighted in this month's American Essence Magazine, sharing the story of how SoldierStrong began with simple acts of kindness to support our troops after 9/11 and evolved into bringing revolutionary medical technology to our nation's heroes.

From my own steps forward to survival out of Ground Zero to today's revolutionary SoldierSuits and BraveMind VR therapy donated by SoldierStrong — this article captures our organization's evolution and our mission to heal both the visible and invisible wounds of war.

Read about the veterans whose lives have been transformed, including how the BraveMind technology is helping those like Marine Corps veteran and SoldierStrong Ambassador Chris Merkle overcome symptoms of post-traumatic stress and live healthier, more active lives.

Get your copy today at americanessence.com and discover more inspiring stories of American resilience and innovation, including a cover story about Gary Sinise who continues to inspire Americans everywhere with his honorable work and legacy.