Ambiguity, indecisiveness, and indifference are not words any veteran wants associated with them. The ability to be decisive, rational, and assertive are traits exalted in American society, forged and reinforced through years of military culture and doctrine. And yet there is a prevalence within our veteran community whose daily interactions exhibit exactly the former, while they deeply desire to be the latter. That gap is not a character flaw. It may be a brain injury

Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are one of the most serious—and most misunderstood—health challenges affecting military veterans today. According to the 2025 Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, veterans diagnosed with a traumatic brain injury are 94% more likely to die by suicide than veterans without a TBI. That statistic highlights the urgency of identifying and treating traumatic brain injuries among those who have served. But another statistic from the

At The INVICTA Project, we are dedicated to helping Veterans and first responders recover from the life-changing symptoms of traumatic brain injury (TBI). Chronic pain—especially neck pain—is one of the most common and disruptive symptoms our community faces. For many, it affects sleep, mood, and the ability to fully participate in daily life. That’s why new research is so important. A recent study from the Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center and Indiana University, published

The INVICTA Project commends the Department of Defense for its newly launched evaluation of policies and procedures for identifying, evaluating, and treating traumatic brain injury (TBI) among Naval Special Warfare Combat Crewmen. This long-overdue initiative—outlined in Project No. D2025-DEV0HB-0129.000—reflects a serious and commendable effort to address one of the most persistent and often overlooked injuries affecting America’s elite warriors. As Dr. William E. Morgan, President of Parker University and a former Special Operations Technician, notes: