ZERO DARK THIRTY
Military / Veterans / Veteran Families Health Collaborative
Zero Dark Thirty is a nursing collaborative with intent to promote Veteran centric topics by bring together a diverse group of academics, scholars, researchers, and providers interested in improving the physical and mental health, transitions, education, occupation, housing… of veteran and their families through various organizations, research, policy, publications, advocacy, and education.
It is the intent of Zero Dark Thirty to ensure the care of our veteran communities stay a priority in the nursing profession and promote veterans care, cultural awareness, research, and advocacy beyond the Department of Defense and The Department of Veterans Affairs.
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In 2022, Dr. Ali R. Tayyeb initiated the ANA/California Veterans Health Campaign, recognizing the need to strengthen civilian healthcare systems' ability to identify, understand, and care for military veterans. Working collaboratively with ANA/California leadership, the Veteran Health Advisory Council, and nursing colleagues, this initiative evolved into a statewide effort examining gaps in veteran identification, healthcare provider preparedness, nursing education, and access to appropriate services. As the campaign's founder and author of the 2026 policy recommendations report, Identifying and Serving Veterans in California's Civilian Healthcare System, Dr. Tayyeb helped translate these findings into actionable recommendations for healthcare organizations, nursing educators, and policymakers. Grounded in his experience as both a U.S. Navy veteran and nursing leader, this work reinforces the responsibility of civilian healthcare systems to recognize military service as an important dimension of patient-centered care and advance meaningful improvements in veterans' health outcomes.
Inclusive Military Observance Social Media Toolkit
If you’re downloading this resource, here’s what you can expect:
This guide was created to help organizations communicate with accuracy, respect, and inclusion when recognizing veterans, service members, and fallen heroes across key military observances. Inside, you’ll find clear guidance on language, tone, imagery, accessibility, and sample posts that honor all who serve without relying on outdated or exclusionary phrasing. Whether you’re crafting content for Veterans Day, Memorial Day, or Armed Forces Day, this resource offers practical tools to help you share messages that are thoughtful, gender-neutral, and grounded in genuine appreciation.
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