In 2016, I had the privilege of joining a Mount Everest expedition with US Expeditions and Explorations (USX), a 501(c)(3) veterans organization dedicated to raising awareness for soldiers and veterans battling the internal war of mental health and wellness. This mission was co-founded by Command Sergeant Major Todd Burnett, a man whose resilience and advocacy for military mental health are unparalleled. CSM Burnett holds the unenviable record of surviving 45 improvised explosive device (IED) attacks throughout his career, a testament to the relentless dangers faced by those who serve.

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