Army Veteran George requested a Supply Crate because with his PTSD he's been struggling to focus on the things he should be enjoying.
"Hi, I have PTSD. I served for 12+ years and have 3 major combat deployments. One with the 75th Ranger Regiment, One with the 82nd (least favorite), and one with 1st Group. I didn’t come back from any of those the same as I went in. I’ve been out now for five years and while I do have a great support system set up and excellent mental health help from the VA, I’m struggling with focus and attention span. I can’t get through tv shows or movies without struggling. I used to love gaming. Mostly D&D or sport types (golf/football) games. I keep trying to save up to buy a console, but damned if money management isn’t one of my issues ( that I’m working on) and I just can’t seem to get there. I’d appreciate some help to get some kind of entertainment and enjoyment when I’m alone. Thank you."
Major chefs hats off to @chefsteve330 who supported this Supply Crate through his amazing food truckin' efforts!
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Stack Up Influencer Relations Team member and Vtuber @ladychaosvtuber talks about supporting Stack Up and some very personal reasons for that support.
Thank you for sharing this story and what gaming means to you and how you understand its benefits. This is very much what we believe in around here. 💚🦖
Army Veteran Justin requested a Supply Crate because he's been wanting to play some Fortnite and other games with his children who he gave his consoles to:
"Hi. So a little about myself, my name is Justin, I have served for 20 years. Moved to Washington after active duty was over, where my wife is from. Working at the Puget Sound Navy Shipyard as a 100% disabled veteran, Pipefitter so still helping support our military mission. Moving to Washington has been rough, I don't have many friends here and I'm thousands of miles away from my family in Texas and I've been a bit lonely, as when i was active duty i used to have friends and Soldiers galore at my house for barbeques, holidays, and sports events, I miss those times. Recently my father in law who was an army Veteran was diagnosed with kidney cancer barely a year after retiring from the place I now work. 4 weeks ago he passed from his cancer, we spent all of our time assisting him and my mother in law and it really stretched us thin financially and physically as a family. I have a wife an 2 children. I'm just looking for a way to help get us closer again as we pick up the pieces and try to mend our hearts after my father in laws passing. We've always loved gaming as a family in the past. But as my kids got older I passed on my consoles to them and would love to now join in and game with them playing fortnite and whatever they want to play. Oh and I broke my toe last night letting our dogs in on my door frame, bad luck I guess. My wife hasn't gotten a paycheck in the last 2 months as her admin messed up her FMLA leave for care of her father. So we're a little strapped for cash right now. Thanks for your consideration, God Bless."
Thank you to @djinnjee for supporting this gaming care package so we could help Justin out.
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Army Veteran Michael requested a Supply Crate because he wanted something to help with adjusting to life post-Military and because he wanted to stream:
"My name is Michael, and I recently returned home after supporting Operation Inherent Resolve. During my time there, our main mission was to support my company in Syria via LOGPAC, which was a distance of 286KM one way. This entailed three days a week of travel with days in between to load for each LOGPAC. In addition, I was the POC for the “Material Handling contract” throughout the AO, maintaining and fixing any issues with the mission essential equipment. Despite the challenges and uncertainties, I successfully completed every mission with a 100 percent success rate. The days were long, and there were moments of uncertainty, especially thinking about my family at home. Leaving my wife and children was devastating, and I missed important milestones in their lives. However, I found support from fellow soldiers who were going through similar experiences. Now that I am home, I am adjusting to family life again. Sometimes, I struggle with feeling needed, but I am grateful for the time I can spend with my children and for the opportunity to get to know my son better. I have found solace in playing video games, as they provide me with a sense of calm and escape from negative feelings. Additionally, I have discovered a passion for streaming, which has been an uplifting and connecting experience for me. I believe that my experience in serving my country has been both challenging and rewarding. With 11 years left before I hit my twenty, I am committed and ready to face whatever comes my way. I am determined to prevail, no matter the obstacles."
Thanks to @claydhdttv and his community for supporting this gaming care package for Michael!
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Marine Corps Veteran Mitchell requested a Supply Crate because gaming has always been a relief for him:
"I am a 100% disabled Marine who served for 11 years, which included several combat deployments. I have always been an avid gamer but since having children, I have not had the opportunity to continue that passion. I know that gaming has been a stress reliever for me in the past and would love to be able to find that peace again. While deployed to Afghanistan my fellow Marines and I would always play the XBox together (usually HALO) and would spend endless hours escaping the reality of our situations. I know I would greatly benefit from a Supply Crate and I know it would make a world of difference in my life."
Thank to Gmazgul for supporting his gaming care package and helping us get Mitchell back into some gaming.
Influencer Relations Team member @CBThaGreat gives his words on why he supports Stack Up:
Gaming has helped him stay out of his own head during tough times and he hopes to help others find that comfort.
Air Force Veteran Jacob requested a Supply Crate because he wanted to stream on Twitch and use gaming to find some friends.
"I spent a majority of my career as a Flight Care medic working a Aeromedical Evacuation mission with the 405th EAES. I was deployed 3 times to the southeast Asia ( AFCENT) AOR. More specifically Kuwait, Syria, and an Undisclosed Location in Southeast Asia. I have worked over 25 Aeromedical Evacuation missions operating in Operation Inherant Resolve, including during the 2021-2022 Syrian refugee mission assisting with both heath and other basic needs of Syrian refugees as they were forced to evacuate from Syria. After return from deployment, I requested an AFSC change due to mental health issues, and was reclassified as a 4A ( Health service Admin) systems shred ( Information Technology Support Technician). I still struggle from time to time, but I have a good team to back me up. It would be nice to get a gaming console setup so I can build a twitch stream so I can interact with others better ( I believe this will help my communication skills, as i do not interact with others much), and hopefully have some buddies over to play with from time to time. Please reach out if you have any questions. Thank you for your consideration! V/R, Jacob"
Shout out to @col137 a USMC Veteran who supported this gaming care package sent out to another Veteran!
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