We focus on the nation’s warriors and unselfish servants by aiding them in mind, body and soul during their journey back from the longest war in our Nation’s history and daily service in our communities.   Prolonged exposure to stress and physical duress in high-risk careers produces substantial wear and tear on individuals, marriages and families across the country.  Over time, the cumulative strain magnified by occupational stress and exposure to trauma negatively impacts the mind, body and souls of our nation’s warriors resulting in extremely high levels of chemical addiction, mental illness, abnormal divorce rates and increased rates of suicide.  On average, over 22 military and veterans commit suicide every day while 150 peace officers take their own lives every year.  The mind, body and soul are the three pillars of life that holistically complete an individual.  Each pillar needs to be strengthened, balanced and complete to live a healthy and full life of purpose that helps others and contributes back to society.  AWA has designed specific programs under each pillar to prepare and aid the military, veterans and first responders for a life of continued service to others outside their primary duties.