Health & Wellness


Desert Storm 218 Miler

Operation Desert Storm took place between 1/17/1991 through 2/28/1991.  Coalition Troops traveled 218 miles during that time period from Al Jabail Airport in Saudi Arabia to the Liberation of...


FIRST TO FIGHT: A Ruck + Swim Fundraiser!

SATURDAY, AUGUST 8, 2020 BENEFITING UWVC’S VETERAN HEALTH & WELLNESS PROGRAM In August 1942, United States Marines invaded Guadalcanal and raided Makin Island in the first offensive actions by...


Health & Wellness Update – July 2, 2019

I am happy to announce that I have accepted a Board position withSerenity Stables From Combat To Calm. It’s been 3 years since Rene Stone and I created this equine program...


Health & Wellness Update – June 19, 2019

Health and Wellness Wednesday! Big thanks to 5 Guys in Shrewsbury NJ for treating our visiting veterans from Samaritan Daytop Village to a hearty lunch of burgers, shakes and fries. Our...


Fleet Week – Honor RUCK 2019

#FleetWeek Honor Ruck which began at the Intrepid and ended at the WWII Memorial in Battery Park where the UWVC hosted a wreath laying ceremony in memory of service members who...


Health & Wellness Update – May 15, 2019

Health and Wellness Wednesday – Today I hosted 6 veterans from Samaritan Daytop Village along the Navesink River area of NJ. Our partners at Serenity Stables From Combat To Calm had the...


Health & Wellness Update – May 8, 2019

Health and Wellness Wednesday – Today on behalf of the United War Veterans Council, Inc. I hosted 4 veterans from Samaritan Daytop Villagealong the Navesink River area of NJ. The staff from Serenity...


Health & Wellness Update – May 1, 2019

May 1, 2019 Health and Wellness Wednesday – Big thanks to Umbertos Pizzaria for once again treating our veterans to a wonderful lunch. Our partners at Serenity Stables From...


UWVC Health & Wellness Update – April 10, 2019

April 10, 2019 Big thanks to Coast Guard Veteran and fellow NYSE Trader Stephen Gilmartin for volunteering the services of 5 Guys in Shrewsbury NJ to provide our visiting veterans from Samaritan...


UWVC Health & Wellness Update – April 3, 2019

April 3, 2019 United War Veterans Council Health and Wellness Wednesday. The majority of the 7 participating veterans from Samaritan Daytop Village were new to the program representing the Army,...