ZERO DARK THIRTY

Military / Veterans / Veteran Families Health Collaborative

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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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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clear guidance on language, tone, imagery, accessibility, and sample posts that honor all who serve without relying on outdated or exclusionary phrasing.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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  • “But I fear they do not know us. I fear they do not comprehend the full weight of the burden we carry or the price we pay when we return from battle. This is important because a people uninformed about what they are asking the military to endure is a people inevitably unable to fully grasp the scope of the responsibilities our Constitution levies upon them...We must help them understand, our fellow citizens who so desperately want to help us”. -Admiral Michael Mullen U.S. Navy, Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff, May 21, 2011.

  • “To fulfill President Lincoln’s promise to care for those who have served in our nation’s military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors.” VA Mission Statement

Partner Organizations

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