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Who We Are

Serving Veterans.
Building Community.
Saving Lives.

Freedom System exists to reduce Veteran suicide through camaraderie, purpose, and meaningful connection.

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About FreedomSystem.org

Learn about our mission, our story, and the community behind FreedomSystem.org.

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Our Story

How FreedomSystem.org began and why the mission continues.

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Mission & Vision

The purpose and direction that guide our work.

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Leadership

Meet the team helping move the mission forward.

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Board of Directors

Meet the board serving and stewarding the organization.

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Financial Transparency

See how your support is stewarded responsibly.

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Partners

Meet the Veteran nonprofits and civilian partners working alongside our mission.

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Every event is an opportunity to connect, serve, and strengthen the Veteran community. Find your next opportunity to get involved.

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Saturday, Oct 10 - 11:00 AM

Ox Bow Park

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Veteran BBQ

Ox Bow Park

 Oct 13

4 Vets by Vets – Peer to Peer Group

Concord Fire Department

 Oct 20

Warriors of Faith – Bible Study Group

VFW Post 985

 Oct 27

4 Vets by Vets – Peer to Peer Group

Concord Fire Department

 Nov 7

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Articles, Veteran stories, leadership insights, faith resources, and practical knowledge written to strengthen our community.

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Veteran stories, practical resources, and articles designed to strengthen purpose and community.

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Veterans

Transition, purpose, camaraderie, and life.

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Mental Health

Healing, resilience, and encouragement.

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Faith

Biblical encouragement, Warriors of Faith, and devotionals.

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History

Military history, traditions, and remembrance.

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Podcast

Episode articles, show notes, and discussions.

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Freedom System

Organization news, announcements, and updates.

The Common Veterans

Real Stories.
Real Veterans.
Real Talk.

The Common Veterans Podcast brings Veterans together for honest conversations about service, transition, faith, failure, humor, healing, and life after the uniform.

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The Common Veterans Podcast

Conversations rooted in shared experience, honesty, and the mission to remind Veterans they are not alone.

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Browse the latest conversations and past shows.

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Meet The Hosts

Army, Navy, Air Force, Infantry, logistics, medicine, and more.

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Sponsors

Supporters helping make the show possible.

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Spotify

Listen on Spotify and follow the show.

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YouTube

Watch the show and subscribe.

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Rumble

Catch the video stream and episode archive.

Our Mission

Together,
We Are Stronger.

Programs that build connection, purpose, and hope for Veterans.

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MTB
Association

Hit the trails.
Find your tribe.
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Freedom
Riders

Two wheels.
One mission.
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4 Vets
By Vets

Peer support that
makes a difference.
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Warriors
of Faith

Faith. Fellowship.
Strength.
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Common Veterans
Podcast

Real stories.
Real Veterans.
Alpha Nerds Guild

Alpha Nerds
Guild

Precision training.
Purpose driven.

Upcoming Next Event Veteran BBQ Oct 10 - 11:00 AM Ox Bow Park View Event New Latest Podcast Season 4: Episode 14: Hobbies for Hea... 6 days ago What happens when the uniform comes off and the str... Listen Featured Featured Program Trigger Therapy Vets View Program Find your tribe Learn More
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Freedom System Store

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T-Shirts

Freedom System shirts built to represent the mission.

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Common Veterans

Official Common Veterans apparel and merchandise.

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Hold The Line

Gear inspired by the Hold The Line message and mission.

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Military

Military-inspired apparel and Freedom System gear.

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Events

Event-specific merchandise and limited releases.

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Apparel

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Baseball gear supporting the Freedom System community.

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Get Wet for a Vet – 2026

Get Wet for a Vet – 2026

by | Jun 22, 2026

Join Get Wet for a Vet for the 14th Annual Get Wet for a Vet, a community event dedicated to supporting Veterans. Enjoy a day filled with camaraderie, a scenic motorcycle ride, great food, live entertainment, and fundraising activities that benefit Veteran programs...
Minutes: 16 May 2026

Minutes: 16 May 2026

by | May 17, 2026 | Minutes

FreedomSystem Board Meeting Summary May 16, 2026 The FreedomSystem Board of Directors met on May 16, 2026, at the Community Foundation of Elkhart County. Board Business The Board approved the April 2026 meeting minutes. The Treasurer’s Report was reviewed and...
103.9 The Bear Trivia Event for FreedomSystem.org

103.9 The Bear Trivia Event for FreedomSystem.org

by | Feb 18, 2026

Turn it up and test your knowledge at 103.9 The Bear Trivia Night, a high-energy rock-and-roll trivia event benefiting FreedomSystem.org. Hosted by Indiana’s home for hard rock, this live trivia night brings fast-paced competition, killer prizes, and nonstop fun—all...
Minutes: 2025 October 11

Minutes: 2025 October 11

by | Oct 25, 2025 | Minutes

Date: Saturday, October 11, 2025Location: Elkhart County Community Foundation, E. Jackson St., Elkhart, INTime: 10:00 AM Call to Order: The meeting was called to order in due form by President K. Holmes, who also delivered the opening and closing prayers. Roll Call of...
2025 Sep 13

2025 Sep 13

by | Sep 15, 2025 | Minutes

FreedomSystem.org – Business Meeting MinutesSaturday, September 13th, 2025Elkhart County Community Foundation, E. Jackson St, Elkhart, IN10:00 AM The meeting was opened in due form by President K. Holmes. Guest Chaplain E. Wayne Hawn gave the opening (and closing)...