This Veterans Day and beyond, Veterans and their families can find camaraderie, answers, live help, and more at EchoVets in Second Life.

Stacy Maracas is a female Desert Storm combat veteran, who is heading up a Second Life operation to help veterans around the world. She tells us more about EchoVet:

“Echo Group, a Real Life 5013C, Band of Brothers is dedicated to our veteran community. We currently have our main group in California on the Central Coast and chapters in Arizona, Tennessee, and the Metaverse.

We are working closely on initiatives that directly affect the veteran community, such as the Veteran Homeless Crisis as well as the 22 a day initiative. 

On our sim, we have kiosks providing up-to-date Veteran’s Affairs system information for veterans and family members. We have live classes on Veteran Suicide Awareness Training, PTSD Awareness Training, group camaraderie sessions, and club events at our Club Echo.

Numerous garden areas and places to just be and relax, we even have a farm tucked in the corner. And of course our famous aquarium.

We are getting our sim ready to become a Gateway in Second Life. Our Veterans will be available via scheduling to aid new Residents, and it will help the veteran earn their red, white, and blue jersey.” 

When asked what Second Life means to her, Stacy said, “Second Life literally is my other life.  I have been here for over 18 years. In my early years after leaving the military, Second Life was a place I could socialize at my own pace. Many people do not understand how simple things like large crowds, noise, and traffic, are serious triggers for some combat veterans. Second Life was a safe space, to start my baby steps to venturing back out into society.”

The EchoVets SL leadership team consists of:
President – Stacy Maracas, US Army
Vice-President – Rave Absinthe, US Navy
Executive Officer – Suta Northman – US Navy
Outreach Commissioner – SouthernRebelGrl (Teyla)
Family Support Ambassador – Marahjean Resident (MJ)
Networking/Recruitment Ambassador – Soldier Waverider
Veteran’s Affairs Lead Ambassador - Theremes Langdon-Tone
Ambassador PTSD/Mental Health Support - Evelynn Evergarden

Learn more about Echovets at the following links:
Echovets.org 
Band of Brothers – California - https://www.facebook.com/EchoGroup805 
Band of Brothers – Arizona - https://www.facebook.com/echovetsaz 
Band of Brothers – Tennessee - https://www.facebook.com/groups/391784402943337 

If you’re a veteran looking for support and want to be part of a caring community, visit EchoVets today. 

Video Production by Draxtor Despres

EchoVets

EchoVets.org Band of Brothers non-profit is a new destination for all Veterans. They have current, up-to-date information that benefits YOU the Veteran, and the Veterans' families! Lots to do and see here! Stacy Maracas is a Female Desert Storm Combat Veteran, US Army, and has the knowledge of the systems in place to help Veterans and their family members. Come to EchoVets for camaraderie, answers, live help, brotherhood, and sisterhood. All Veterans are welcome!

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