Advocacy
Hold The Line
Standing up for veterans, amplifying their needs, and connecting them to the resources and support they deserve.
About The Veterans Phalanx
Standing Shoulder to Shoulder With Those Who Served
The Veterans Phalanx was built on a simple belief: no veteran should have to face life's challenges alone.
We exist to bring veterans together through camaraderie, advocacy, meaningful connection, and continued service. Inspired by the strength of the ancient phalanx, we believe that when people stand together with purpose, they are stronger than anything they face alone.
We are building more than an organization. We are building a community where veterans are seen, supported, and reminded that their service, experience, and value still matter.
Why We Exist
When the uniform comes off, the need for purpose, connection, and support does not disappear.
Too many veterans find themselves navigating difficult seasons without the support, connection, or direction they deserve. Isolation, loss of purpose, mental health struggles, financial hardship, and difficulty accessing resources can leave veterans feeling forgotten.
The Veterans Phalanx was created to help change that. Our purpose is to stand beside veterans in those moments and help build a stronger path forward.
We believe in showing up, locking shields, and creating a community rooted in support, action, and shared purpose. Whether through advocacy, peer connection, social engagement, or service to others, we are committed to ensuring that no veteran stands alone.
Our Mission
The Veterans Phalanx exists to advocate for and empower veterans by connecting them with vital resources and support during difficult times — while fostering a strong community through meaningful events, engagement, and service that honor their sacrifice and strengthen their bonds.
What We Stand For
Our Core Values
Camaraderie
Meaningful connection changes lives. We foster a strong, welcoming community where veterans and supporters stand together, build trust, and strengthen one another.
Service
Service does not end when the uniform comes off. We continue that spirit through action, outreach, and meaningful support for veterans and the communities around them.
Honor
We treat every veteran, family member, and supporter with dignity, respect, and gratitude — honoring the service given and the challenges many carry long after it ends.
Resilience
Veterans are not defined by hardship. We encourage perseverance, healing, growth, and the courage to keep moving forward.
Advocacy
We stand up for veterans and work to connect them with the resources, opportunities, and support systems they deserve.
Purpose
Every veteran still has a mission, a voice, and a role to play. We help veterans rediscover purpose through community, leadership, and service.
How We Serve
Initiatives that bring the mission to life.
We strengthen veterans and the communities around them through six focused programs — each one a different way to lock shields.
Peer Connection
Next Objective: Shoulder to Shoulder
Our peer-to-peer connection program, built to encourage support, trust, and real human connection among veterans.
Fellowship
The Muster
Social gatherings that bring veterans and supporters together through fellowship, camaraderie, and community-building experiences.
Suicide Prevention Education
Standing Watch
Community suicide prevention education and readiness. The Veterans Phalanx serves as a bridge and community resource, not a crisis provider.
Community Service
Next Objective: Continuing Service
Community service efforts that create opportunities for veterans to continue serving, supporting one another, and making a meaningful impact.
Care & Outreach
Next Objective: Homefront
Dedicated to supporting older veterans, shut-ins, and widows through practical help, connection, and care.
Leadership
The board holding the line.
Eric Jones
Founder & Executive Director
Eric Jones is the Founder and Executive Director of The Veterans Phalanx, where he is dedicated to building a strong, lasting community for veterans through connection, advocacy, and service. Driven by the belief that no veteran should have to face life's challenges alone, Eric created the organization to help veterans find support, purpose, and camaraderie beyond their time in uniform. His leadership is rooted in a deep commitment to standing shoulder to shoulder with those who served, strengthening the veteran community, and creating meaningful opportunities for impact through outreach, events, and continued service.
Sandra Miller
Creative Director
Sandra Miller is a Marine Corps veteran and the Creative Director of The Veterans Phalanx. She is deeply passionate about fostering meaningful connections among veterans, supporters, and business partners to create a unified network of success. Sandra wholeheartedly believes in and supports the mission of community building, dedicating her work to establishing the vital support systems necessary for those who have served. Through her creative direction, she ensures that the veteran community remains connected, supported, and empowered.
Chad Hullinger
CIO / Director of Information Systems
Chad Hullinger is a retired Marine who brings quiet strength, discipline, and a deep sense of purpose to The Veterans Phalanx. As Chief Information Officer and Director of Information Systems, he is passionate about building systems that help the organization reach veterans who are often overlooked or difficult to connect with. His heart for service is grounded in a genuine desire to make a difference for those who may be struggling in silence.
Atticus Sveum
COO / Director of Partnerships
Atticus Sveum is a Marine veteran and Iraq War veteran who brings passion, conviction, and heart to his role as Director of Partnerships. He cares deeply about veterans, believes strongly in the mission, and is committed to turning good intentions into real action. Atticus has the kind of presence that makes people feel the mission is personal — because to him, it is.
Recognized. Rooted. Ready to Serve.
An Official 501(c)(3) Public Charity
The Veterans Phalanx is an official 501(c)(3) public charity built to stand beside veterans through advocacy, connection, service, and dignity. This recognition strengthens our ability to build partnerships, receive community support, and keep resources moving back into the veteran and military-connected community.
Official 501(c)(3) Public Charity
EIN: 42-2492934·Effective May 5, 2026
Contributions are tax-deductible as allowed by law.
Stand With Us
A commitment to stand in the line for those who have served.
The Veterans Phalanx is more than a nonprofit. Whether you are a veteran, a family member, a supporter, or a community partner — there is a place for you here. Together, we can build stronger connections, serve with purpose, and ensure that no veteran is left behind.
Official 501(c)(3) Public Charity|Tax-Deductible Contributions
Stand With Us
Three ways to hold the line.
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Stand with us at gatherings, services, and community days throughout the year.
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