On this Memorial Day, many will pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to this great country. To every service member who has ever worn the uniform—past and present—I owe you a debt that can never be fully repaid. Your courage, your sacrifice, and your unwavering commitment to protecting the freedoms we hold dear define the very best of who we are as a nation.
To those who made the ultimate sacrifice: they are not forgotten. Their legacy lives on in the liberty they preserved, in the futures they made possible, and in the loved ones who carry their memory every single day.
To the families who have felt the weight of loss—who have folded the flag and faced an empty chair at the table—I honor your sacrifice, too.
I’ll always remember that freedom is never free. The price was paid by those who believed in something greater than themselves. For that, I am thankful and proud to be an American.
AFN - Documentary exposes a soldier’s struggles: A call for military reform
https://t.co/engSm9ZyFE
@AFN_Network@RealUSJAG@AngelStudiosInc@SecWar@PeteHegseth
In a tale of sacrifice and neglect, the story of Nathaniel J. Cruz ignites a call for military reform as advocates push to protect future veterans from a broken system.
If anyone is interested,” USJAG's Nic Gray says, “they can take part in the Torch voting at Angel Studios and contribute to pushing Nathaniel Cruz's story across the finish line.”
Sign in or sign up at Angel Studios to cast your vote for this Torch! The clock is ticking so please act now!
@gatewaypundit@POTUS@realDonaldTrump@SecWar@PeteHegseth@DeptVetAffairs@SecVetAffairs@RealUSJAG
Dr. Robert Beckman of https://t.co/9N3pv8FW7p sent me an email to inform me that someone who read the article contacted him. This person has a friend in distress who has already been admitted to a clinic, and it seems that a scholarship for treatment is likely on the way! This highlights the necessity of working together to share these stories! We can literally save the lives of our nation’s heroes by doing so! Heal Brains. Stop Suicides. Restore Lives. TreatNOW!
Grateful to @OldGloryBank for featuring @RealUSJAG in Charitable Round-Up. As CEO of USJAG (@NicGrayUSA), I lead efforts to ensure injured active-duty service members receive proper medical separation, full entitlements, and respect. Open a free Old Glory checking account and opt in today. Your spare change directly advances this cause.
Grateful to @OldGloryBank for featuring @RealUSJAG in Charitable Round-Up. As CEO of USJAG (@NicGrayUSA), I lead efforts to ensure injured active-duty service members receive proper medical separation, full entitlements, and respect. Open a free Old Glory checking account and opt in today. Your spare change directly advances this cause.
Sometimes, changing a life starts with … change. Old Glory Bank is proud to welcome USJAG as our newest Charitable Round-Up organization. When you choose a recipient in the OGB app, every debit card purchase you make gets rounded up to the next dollar, with the change going to the charity of your choice.
USJAG exists to ensure injured, ill, or wounded service members are separated with benefits, honors, and dignity intact. Your change can help them change a life.
Visit https://t.co/msTPbcxA8o to learn more, and visit your OGB app to opt-in to Charitable Round-Up.
@RealUSJAG
Sometimes, changing a life starts with … change. Old Glory Bank is proud to welcome USJAG as our newest Charitable Round-Up organization. When you choose a recipient in the OGB app, every debit card purchase you make gets rounded up to the next dollar, with the change going to the charity of your choice.
USJAG exists to ensure injured, ill, or wounded service members are separated with benefits, honors, and dignity intact. Your change can help them change a life.
Visit https://t.co/msTPbcxA8o to learn more, and visit your OGB app to opt-in to Charitable Round-Up.
@RealUSJAG
Honoring Nathaniel Jesus Cruz
Two weeks ago, on March 6, 2025, we spent two days in Phoenix, AZ, saying goodbye to one of our soldiers, Nathaniel Jesus Cruz, a 25-year-old who took his own life. He served as a medic with a Special Forces group during a deployment to Afghanistan, where he tried to save a disemboweled 5-year-old child. Ordered to stop helping the child, he watched helplessly as the child died.
Nathaniel developed nightmares and hallucinations of this child and returned to Fort Drum. He began treatment there with heavy medications, which left him lethargic, sluggish, and appearing unresponsive to his NCOs. They interpreted his demeanor as willful misconduct and malingering, launching a campaign to discharge him without benefits. They harassed, punished, and forced him to work extra duty late into the night, further exacerbating his condition.
We at USJAG took up his case and, after many months, secured his medical retirement and honorable separation. He left an environment of torture, harassment, and humiliation, but the damage was overwhelming and untreatable. He left this world, leaving behind a loving, large Mexican family who are heartbroken and inconsolable.
If America asks our youth to go to war for us, we must accept the consequences and responsibility of that request. They failed him; they injured him again with their abuse.
@JMPhelpsLC chronicled his story in The Epoch Times.
May he rest in peace.
Robert B. Alvarez, Founder
Nic Gray, CEO
Honoring Nathaniel Jesus Cruz
Two weeks ago, on March 6, 2025, we spent two days in Phoenix, AZ, saying goodbye to one of our soldiers, Nathaniel Jesus Cruz, a 25-year-old who took his own life. He served as a medic with a Special Forces group during a deployment to Afghanistan, where he tried to save a disemboweled 5-year-old child. Ordered to stop helping the child, he watched helplessly as the child died.
Nathaniel developed nightmares and hallucinations of this child and returned to Fort Drum. He began treatment there with heavy medications, which left him lethargic, sluggish, and appearing unresponsive to his NCOs. They interpreted his demeanor as willful misconduct and malingering, launching a campaign to discharge him without benefits. They harassed, punished, and forced him to work extra duty late into the night, further exacerbating his condition.
We at USJAG took up his case and, after many months, secured his medical retirement and honorable separation. He left an environment of torture, harassment, and humiliation, but the damage was overwhelming and untreatable. He left this world, leaving behind a loving, large Mexican family who are heartbroken and inconsolable.
If America asks our youth to go to war for us, we must accept the consequences and responsibility of that request. They failed him; they injured him again with their abuse.
@JMPhelpsLC chronicled his story in The Epoch Times.
May he rest in peace.
Robert B. Alvarez, Founder
Nic Gray, CEO
Mr. President, reinstatement with backpay and benefits is NOT enough.
Hundreds, if not thousands, of the service members you're banking on have been calling for accountability over the harm caused by the "vaccine" and no one is listening.👂
https://t.co/eZ6BUeS3L1
Well deserved, @matthewlohmeier. I'm looking forward to working with you. @JordanLkarr said it best: This is a monumental nomination.
Congrats, brother!
🇺🇸A Personal Retrospective🇺🇸
It's been 40 months since I honorably separated from military service in the Air and Space Forces.
I've often reflected on the non-partisan book I wrote (Irresistible Revolution) for which I was fired from my command in the Space Force. I still believe in the advice I gave uniformed servicemembers at the end of the book: 🧵➡️ (Part 1/9)
Will any of the HASC members or chairs for the 119th Congress care to address the letter sent to Chairman
@RepMikeRogersAL on Nov. 1, 2024? He ignored it. Will you?
https://t.co/uCBIlQw1wC
Kicking Off 2025 Together – A Message from USJAG
As we begin this new year, we at USJAG want to express our heartfelt gratitude for your unwavering support. Your generosity has been instrumental in advancing our mission to advocate for injured service members and their families, ensuring justice and dignity for those who have sacrificed so much.
2024 was a year of challenges and triumphs. Together, we brought attention to systemic issues impacting service members, provided crucial support to families in need, and expanded our outreach efforts. We could not have done this without you.
Looking ahead, 2025 promises to be an exciting year for USJAG.
Here’s what’s on the horizon:
• New Advocacy Campaigns: We are launching
initiatives to raise awareness about the long-term
effects of wrongful discharges and systemic
challenges faced by service members. These
campaigns will amplify their stories and push for
necessary reforms.
• Strategic Partnerships: We’re collaborating with
like-minded organizations and leaders to create a
unified front in addressing systemic injustices and
delivering comprehensive support to those in need.
• Community Engagement: New workshops and
resources will soon be available for families
navigating the challenges of wrongful discharges
and inadequate support systems.
Your contributions fuel these initiatives and so much more. Together, we’re making a tangible difference.
Join Us in 2025
We’re excited to share these milestones with you throughout the year. Follow us on social media, attend our events, and stay connected. Your involvement inspires us and ensures our continued success.
Thank you for being a cornerstone of the USJAG family. Here’s to another year of impactful advocacy and transformative change.
Warm regards,
Nic Gray
CEO, USJAG
P.S. Your continued support means the world to us. Consider starting 2025 with a recurring donation to help us plan and execute our initiatives effectively. Every bit counts!
Kicking Off 2025 Together – A Message from USJAG
As we begin this new year, we at USJAG want to express our heartfelt gratitude for your unwavering support. Your generosity has been instrumental in advancing our mission to advocate for injured service members and their families, ensuring justice and dignity for those who have sacrificed so much.
2024 was a year of challenges and triumphs. Together, we brought attention to systemic issues impacting service members, provided crucial support to families in need, and expanded our outreach efforts. We could not have done this without you.
Looking ahead, 2025 promises to be an exciting year for USJAG.
Here’s what’s on the horizon:
• New Advocacy Campaigns: We are launching
initiatives to raise awareness about the long-term
effects of wrongful discharges and systemic
challenges faced by service members. These
campaigns will amplify their stories and push for
necessary reforms.
• Strategic Partnerships: We’re collaborating with
like-minded organizations and leaders to create a
unified front in addressing systemic injustices and
delivering comprehensive support to those in need.
• Community Engagement: New workshops and
resources will soon be available for families
navigating the challenges of wrongful discharges
and inadequate support systems.
Your contributions fuel these initiatives and so much more. Together, we’re making a tangible difference.
Join Us in 2025
We’re excited to share these milestones with you throughout the year. Follow us on social media, attend our events, and stay connected. Your involvement inspires us and ensures our continued success.
Thank you for being a cornerstone of the USJAG family. Here’s to another year of impactful advocacy and transformative change.
Warm regards,
Nic Gray
CEO, USJAG
P.S. Your continued support means the world to us. Consider starting 2025 with a recurring donation to help us plan and execute our initiatives effectively. Every bit counts!