Why it Matters
There’s a disconnect in this country — between those who’ve served and those who haven’t, between what’s real and what’s represented. But trauma isn’t just a military story. It’s a human one.
Creatives, veterans, and communities alike are carrying silent battles. This campaign uses storytelling, art, and shared truth to close the gap.
Rewrite the Narrative
A National Campaign to Reconnect a Divided Nation
We’re here to close the gap between military and civilian life.
To bring truth to trauma. Humanity to headlines. Connection to culture.
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Your donation fuels powerful storytelling, mental health resources, and national visibility for the voices that have been overlooked for too long.
Rewrite the Narrative brings together:
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Cinematic storytelling
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First-person campaigns
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Corporate and cultural engagement
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Mental health Advocacy
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Media accountability
To bridge the divide and change how America sees it's own.
Because what we believe shapes what we build.
And if we keep telling the wrong stories — we’ll keep living the wrong reality.
Our service members return to a country that no longer sees them. Fewer than 30% of Americans have any personal connection to military service. The result? A public shaped by secondhand stories — often wrong, often harmful.
We’ve let media stereotypes and political noise define who our heroes are - and it’s costing lives.
This is the cost of misunderstanding: silence, isolation, and systems that don’t serve.
It’s time to reconnect. To see the full person behind the uniform. To bridge the gap — and close it for good.
The Role of the Public
In the absence of real connection, civilians turn to media to “understand” military life. But too often, they get it wrong.
We’ve let media stereotypes and political noise define who our heroes are - and it’s costing lives. This is the cost of misunderstanding: silence, isolation, and systems that don’t serve.
Media has the power to educate — or alienate. We’re working with creators to change that — from the inside out.
The Role of the Media
For many, film and television are the only lens into military life — but that lens has been distorted. Too often, veterans are reduced to ticking time bombs. Mental health is dramatized or ignored. And trauma becomes a plot device, not a truth to understand.
These portrayals don’t just shape perception — they shape stigma, silence, and systems that fail.
It’s time to partner with those who lived it.
To tell stories rooted in dignity, complexity, and truth.
Because when Hollywood gets it right, the world listens differently.
The Role of Hollywood
Building the Bridge
COMING SOON:
The Broken Narrative - A Fireside Chat Series
A space for raw, unfiltered conversations where veterans and service members reclaim their stories. Hear from guests like the ones below:
Jason Selvon
Jason Selvon is a U.S. Army veteran who served for over 20 years in the Military Police Corps. During his distinguished career, he was recognized as the 10th Mountain Division Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) of the Year while serving with the 91st Military Police Battalion at Fort Drum, New York.
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Nick Busse
Nick Busse is a U.S. Army veteran with 13 years of service, including two tours in Operation Iraqi Freedom. He is the CEO of a veterans-focused nonprofit and a dedicated advocate for military families. A Roseville, CA resident, Nick is active in community leadership and previously ran for City Council, focusing on public safety and infrastructure.
Dan Jarvis
Dan Jarvis is a retired U.S. Army Sergeant First Class who served in Iraq and Afghanistan, surviving an IED blast in 2011. After retiring in 2014, he founded 22ZERO, a nonprofit dedicated to helping veterans, first responders, and families heal from trauma through innovative resiliency methods. His work has impacted over 10,000 individuals, providing hope and recovery.
CSM Todd Sims
CSM (Ret.) Todd W. Sims served nearly 36 years in the U.S. Army, culminating as the Command Sergeant Major of U.S. Army Forces Command (FORSCOM). A seasoned leader, he advised on manning, training, and equipping Army forces nationwide before retiring in 2023.
Make Your Voice Heard - Join the Panel
Are you an active-duty service member or U.S. military veteran? Your lived experience matters—and it’s time to set the record straight.
Whether speaking to filmmakers, journalists, or the public, your voice helps challenge stigma, correct misinformation, and reshape perception. Contact us at contact@victorybridge.org to learn more.