Veterans Talking to Veterans

12/28/2025

We’ve had a wonderful year bringing veterans and their families together to connect with each other and people in their communities. Thank you for all of your support and willingness to participate or support VTTV’s program. We look forward to continued success and growth as we prepare to ring in 2026! We couldn’t do all of this without you.

12/24/2025

Hey Wyoming veterans, how about kicking off 2026 with a hike! If you’d like to learn more check out the link below from Wyoming State Parks, one of our biggest supporters!

12/24/2025

Taking the time to be kind can save a life. Always remember that kindness matters!

Christmas isn’t easy for everyone, so showing kindness matters even more this time of year. What we see on social media doesn’t always reflect how people are really feeling.

12/22/2025

Veterans Talking to Veterans is making a difference!

Executive Director of the Wyoming Veterans Commission Tim Sheppard says, "There is a sense of comfort that, I'm talking to another veteran. And since I'm talking to another veteran, they probably have somewhat unique experiences that we can share."

The holidays are often challenging for veterans with PTSD or mental health disabilities. This time of year, can heighten feelings of isolation and emotional triggers. So, programs like veterans talking

12/19/2025

Calling all veterans and first responders…Join us in Cheyenne in 2026!

12/19/2025

Put your mental health first so you have the ability to be of service to others. You matter!

12/17/2025

The holidays are meant to be joyful, but they can also be overwhelming.

If you are still in need of help with food, gifts, or other holiday support, Wyoming 211 is here for you.

Just dial 2-1-1 or visit www.wyoming211.org.

12/16/2025

Veterans Talking to Veterans would like to acknowledge Kustom Illusions LLC and all of their November customers for being so supportive of veterans and VTTV's program! Because of their generosity, Kustom Illusions LLC donated over $4,000 to support the training of a veteran to become a Veterans Talking to Veterans Coach. Once the new coach is trained, they will go on to support other veterans in their community through VTTV's trauma informed coaching program. We are incredibly grateful for this support! Thank you.

12/13/2025

12/10/2025

We are wired for connection, and every one of us needs a place where we feel seen, supported, and understood. That is especially true for veterans, who often carry stories that are heavy, complex, and deeply personal.

Across the country, Veterans Talking to Veterans coaches are creating these spaces. They offer something simple yet powerful: a community that listens, encourages, and stands alongside one another through every stage of the journey.

Research shows that strong social ties protect our mental health. Belonging helps us build resilience. Shared experiences remind us that we do not have to navigate the hard moments alone. For many veterans, that sense of community is not just comforting; it is transformational.

VTTV was built on the belief that no veteran should feel cut off from support. When veterans gather to talk, learn, and reconnect with their own strength, something shifts. Hope grows. Connection grows. Community grows.

If you know a veteran who could use a place to land, or if you are a veteran who wants to give back in a meaningful way, this community is here.

To learn more visit: www.veteranstalkingtoveterans.com.

12/10/2025

We are so grateful for all of the work Tim Sheppard does to support Veterans in our communities!

🧡 Wyoming Hunger Initiative Board of Directors Spotlight! 🩵

Tim Sheppard retired from the Army after a 40 year career which included serving as the chief of staff for the Wyoming Army National Guard. As an Army Engineer, he enjoyed completing construction projects throughout Wyoming and the world. Currently, he serves as the executive director of the Wyoming Veterans Commission. Additionally, he serves as the distinguished past governor for the Rocky Mountain District of Kiwanis and as past president of the Cheyenne Kiwanis Club; board president for Raising Readers in Wyoming and the Cheyenne Family YMCA; and, board vice president for the Cheyenne After School for Kids program. A 2007 Leadership Wyoming graduate, he currently serves as Vice Chair of its board of directors. The colonel is married with seven wonderful children to include two sets of back-to-back twins.

12/07/2025

🇺🇸 Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day🇺🇸

Today, we honor the 2,403 lives lost on December 7, 1941. Let us remember their sacrifice!