New Braunfels Veteran Honored Nationally for #StillServing Community

New Braunfels veteran Daniel Vargas is being honored for dedication to country and community in the VFW #StillServing campaign. The national Veterans of Foreign Wars #StillServing campaign recognizes veterans who continue to serve in their community after the military.

A 20-year U.S. Air Force veteran, Vargas in 2016 founded Operation TRIAGE, a nonprofit with the mission to provide emergency financial relief, mortgage-free homes and home remodeling to disabled veterans, first responders and active duty service members to help them get their lives back on track and become productive members of their communities. Vargas founded his nonprofit because he knew that members of the military, veterans and first responders are disproportionately affected by trauma and suicide, illness and injury.

Vargas started Operation TRIAGE to find quick solutions to issues facing military, veterans and first responders and their families. Operation TRIAGE works with other Veteran Service Organizations (VSOs) and local companies to help identify and expedite assistance for shelter needs and mobility.

Vargas believes that removing emergency financial and other burdens from these heroes may help turn the tide of suicide and promote healthy families.

VFW is proud to recognize Daniel Vargas in the national VFW #StillServing campaign.

DID YOU KNOW:
• Veterans average nearly 30 percent more volunteer hours per year.
• Nearly 40 percent more veterans belong to a group working on community issues.
• Veterans are more like to be registered to vote (7 percent) and have recently voted (6 percent).
• Veterans outpace civilians 15 percent in charitable donations.
2021 Veterans Civic Health Index