Irreverent Warriors

The mission of Irreverent Warriors is to bring veterans together using humor and camaraderie to improve mental health and prevent veteran suicide.

The Silkies Hike itself is The Prevention We go 22K with 22kg representing the 22 military suicides a day Hiking in combat boots and carrying a ruck has been an important part of military culture and training since the beginning of time. Combat and non-combat veterans, alike, enjoy the camaraderie created during shared misery. The laughter and the sense of purpose remind us that the brotherhood and camaraderie that we once had in the military will never die and we’ll always be there for each other. Silkies are an old military tradition that has been eliminated by the military and one that we have chosen to revive because of the nostalgia and the laughter that they create. Bringing veterans together through humor and camaraderie improves their quality of life. Be that through the Silkies Hikes, or other events - BBQ’s, sporting/music events, family picnics, happy hours, reunions, or simply getting together in someone’s living room The END RESULT is fewer veterans who kill themselves.