Outward Bound Fall Veterans Expeditions Available starting 4th of July - Apply Now |
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We thank you for your service to our country and are happy we can continue to offer expeditions at no cost to those of you who have sacrificed so much to keep our country safe. You can find the new expeditions in the link below. We will publish Winter/Spring expeditions in November.
Remember that you may attend one Outward Bound Veteran course per calendar year and only two maximum. When applying for a course, applicants are only allowed to be on one course roster at a time whether that is an application for an open spot or a waitlist. Choose your top pick and only apply to that course.
Please also note that for any courses beginning after April 15th, 2023, we are no longer requiring students to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
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"Years ago I went on the rafting trip on the Colorado River and it was amazing! Outward Bound Veteran trips are very cool and for me I was able to talk to and hear other Veterans military experiences that were similar to mine helping me process and heal. Rafting, campfires, sleeping under the stars, and being with fellow Veterans on the river. And, thanks to the supporters that contribute to Outward Bound, its totally paid for all the way from the airplane, hotel, etc. So, really you just need to budget your time, and the rest is paid for. What are you waiting for!?
Thank you Outward Bound providing this amazing experience for Veterans!"
Aaron Augustis, OIF Veteran and Co-Founder of Veterans Cannabis Group
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Military Has Talent at LA Fleet Week |
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Up to 40,000 people attended the local celebration for the nation's armed forces. |
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Singers, poets and guitarists added a layer of creativity to this year’s Los Angeles Fleet Week — as well as come competition. They weren’t your everyday performers, but the everyday heroes the military expo in San Pedro celebrates annually. They also happen to have special, non-military talents. Which is why for the first time, Fleet Week featured “Military Has Talent,” a competition that culminated on Memorial Day with seven finalists taking to the state outside the USS Iowa. |
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VCG Supports our Veterans |
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For Veterans living homeless or in transient housing, having quality socks and protecting your feet is paramount. That’s why we are working to help deliver free American Flag SAVVYSOX to as many veterans as we can. |
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"As a mother and veteran suffering from the effects of PTSD, I cannot express how much it means to me to be able to receive a donation from Brothers Mark Cannabis, Patriot Valley Farms, and Cookies brand CBD. The CBD helps me get through my day without any drowsiness and the indica flower helps get me to sleep at night. I have two small children and I am enrolled full time in welding school, so I have a very tight budget. If it wasn’t for the generous donations, I wouldn’t be able to access these items and would have to rely on prescription medications from the VA that often have adverse side effects. Being a part of Veterans Cannabis Group helps me help other veterans. The donations received are passed along to veterans on fixed incomes.
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We have been able to get donations to elderly veterans, homeless veterans, veterans with cancer, PTSD, depression, anxiety, chronic pain, and other illnesses. The majority of whom could not afford to go into a dispensary or who would buy untested products from the illicit market because of their low monthly income. Being able to help hundreds of veterans a year through these donations improves their quality of life, not just for them, but for their loved ones as well."
-Elizabeth Ortiz, US Navy Veteran
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Documentary about Operation Surf on Netflix
"what they lost in the war, they found in the waves"
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VCG Co-Founder Jonathan Chia and Reality Center making major waves with breakthrough results, podcast appearances, and features on mainstream media
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Appearance on the Discover More Podcast |
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Featured on Fox 11 Los Angeles |
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Bill SB1466 could be game changer for medical Cannabis in Arizona
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The bill fights to expand medical conditions that qualify one for a medical card, adding PTSD and autism to the list. Additionally, veterans would not pay for a medical license. The bill also fights to cut the costs of the card overall — plunging from $150 to $50. Veteran residents urge your government to pass this bill!
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Legislation Reintroduced in Congress Would Allow VA to Prescribe Medical Cannabis to Veterans |
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Under current law, VA doctors can discuss medical cannabis with veterans in states with legal programs, but it is unclear whether veterans are protected from federal prosecution if they choose to use cannabis.
Legislation reintroduced in Congress this week aims to remedy this situation by allowing the VA to prescribe medical cannabis to veterans in states and territories where it is legal.
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The Veterans Action Council (VAC) promotes and coordinates efforts on issues facing veterans' access to alternative treatments and therapies, promoting veterans' physical and mental health and their families. |
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Veterans Cannabis Group is a 501(c)3 nonprofit.
We are an advocacy group of veterans for veterans who use cannabis. We provide education, safe access, information on VA resources and benefits, employment, and networking opportunities in the cannabis industry, and support veteran owned cannabis businesses from cultivation to retail. Thank you for your support!
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