Stronger after service:

Your guide to a healthy civilian life.

Transitioning out of the military is a battle of its own. You don’t have to face it alone.

Learn why you think, act, and react the way you do—and how to build a strong, fulfilling life after service.

“A single round in a cold .357… is all it would take to end the pain.”

This was the silent thought of far too many veterans—including me, Dr. Ryan Rogers, a soldier who proudly served in Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom.

When my military career ended due to injury, I returned home with deep wounds no one could see. My construction business failed. My health declined. And like so many others, I faced the hardest mission of all: relearning how to live.

In this powerful and eye-opening book, Ryan shares his personal story and what he uncovered after years of studying the real causes of veteran suicide—from military mental conditioning to combat trauma, undiagnosed disorders, and the brutal gap in civilian reintegration support.

In this book, you’ll discover:

  • Why so many veterans struggle in silence after service

  • The hidden root causes of suicidality among service members

  • Why “conventional” suicide prevention often fails

  • What caregivers and famililes can do to support the veteran’s health

  • A roadmap to hope, purpose, and peave- beyond the uniform

For Veterans. For Families. For the Fight to Live.

Whether you’re a veteran seeking understanding, a loved one trying to help, this book will change the way you view trauma, the transition to civilian life , and what it really takes to thrive.

You are not weak. You are not alone. There is a path forward- and this book is your first step.

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Welcome to the Mission After the Mission

A raw, honest, and life-saving resource for veterans—and the people who love them.

Ryan is President and CEO of ARISE Veteran Foundation and owner of Double R Enterprises. Armed with his years of service, he has a Master’s in Business Administration and a Doctorate in Human Services.

  • "We must all obey the great law of change. It is the most powerful law of nature.

    -Edmund Burke

  • “Everyone has a purpose in life and a unique talent to give to others. And when we blend this unique talent with service to others, we experience the ecstasy and exultation of our spirit, which is the ultimate goal of all goals.”

    Kallam Anji Reddy

  • “Help the life of one person and you can help the community.”

    Steven Sawalichiption

  • “Start where you are. Distant fields always look greener, but opportunity lies right where you are. Take advantage of every opportunity of service.”

    Robert Collier