VET in the News
Veterans Exploration Therapy is honored to share stories of our mission and the powerful impact of our outdoor programs as featured across various media outlets.
Veterans go to Denver Aquarium for shark cage diving
The video, reported by 9NEWS, covers a Veterans Day event where the non-profit organization Veterans Exploration Therapy (VET) took a group of veterans for a shark cage dive at the Denver Aquarium . VET, founded by Iraq veteran Deke Letson, uses adventure and shared experiences to help veterans confront their fears, which is described as being "almost like shark diving". The organization's mission is to reach veterans who may have fallen through the cracks of the system and help them overcome challenges like PTSD, depression, and feelings of panic. Veteran Andrew Follender, who served for eight years, shares his experience of finding renewed strength through the program, saying the shared commonality with other veterans helps build long-lasting relationships [01:41]. Since its launch in 2022, VET has worked with over 350 veterans and their families through more than 35 programs, including skydiving, mountain biking, and this shark cage dive.
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V.E.T. group from Denver visits Orange Skies Free Fall Center in Fort Morgan
The Orange Skies Free Fall Center in Fort Morgan, run by veteran Mike Bohn, hosted a skydiving day for Veterans Exploration Therapy (V.E.T.), a Denver nonprofit founded by Iraq and Afghanistan combat veterans. V.E.T. provides outdoor adventure experiences as non-traditional therapy to help veterans cope with challenges. Participants described the skydiving event as exhilarating and meaningful. Supporter Frank Phillips, who donates workspace to V.E.T., joined with his family to celebrate personal milestones while backing the program. V.E.T. highlights the urgent need for veteran support, noting over 125,000 veteran suicides since Vietnam and an estimated 22 veteran suicides per day in the U.S.
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