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Serving Veterans.
Building Community.
Saving Lives.

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

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Bonneyville Mill

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4 Vets by Vets – Peer to Peer Group

Concord Fire Department

 Sep 15

Warriors of Faith – Bible Study Group

VFW Post 985

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4 Vets by Vets – Peer to Peer Group

Concord Fire Department

 Sep 26

Freedom Riders | Road Biking Club

Abshire Park

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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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Together,
We Are Stronger.

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

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MTB
Association

Hit the trails.
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Freedom
Riders

Two wheels.
One mission.
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4 Vets
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Peer support that
makes a difference.
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Warriors
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Faith. Fellowship.
Strength.
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Common Veterans
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Real stories.
Real Veterans.
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Alpha Nerds
Guild

Precision training.
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Upcoming Next Event FSO: Mountain Biking Association Aug 29 - 9:00 AM Bonneyville Mill View Event New Latest Podcast Season 4: Episode 12: Strong Enough i... 1 week ago Season 4, Episode 12 – Strong Enough Is Different N... Listen Featured Featured Program Alpha Nerds Guild View Program Find your tribe Learn More
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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...
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)...
Episode 4: The Wall

Episode 4: The Wall

by | Jul 20, 2023 | podcast

Veterans always have slammed their heads against the wall on the reintegration into careers, mainly when translating their military career to civilian counterparts.  This week, the Common Veterans look at the transition to becoming a military member and why it’s...
Episode 3: Time in a Bottle

Episode 3: Time in a Bottle

by | Jul 10, 2023 | podcast

Through music, the Common Veterans can look back and see what songs got them through the military. — Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/commonveterans/message Common Veterans Podcast Episode 3: Time in a Bottle Through music, the...