Presidential chef and Army veteran partners with USAA to bring greater awareness to veteran PTSD
Those taking part in the initiative hope to cut the veteran suicide rate in half by 2030.
Brandon Carter, USAA executive vice president, told Fox News Digital that Rush’s involvement in the initiative will inspire others to keep fighting. "Chef Andre Rush has given Face the Fight a heart and soul that will empower fellow veterans to end the stigma by starting a conversation that can lead to greater awareness and help," he said in a statement.Columbus, MississippiRush told Fox News Digital that he's partnering with USAA on the Face the Fight initiative at the perfect time."Why not right now?" he said.
He served for 23 years in the U.S. military — and quickly became one of the top chefs in the military. . He was also injured in Iraq — and lost friends in the military to suicide. "If I did it, you can do it." Cooking is something Rush said is personal to him. He said it reminds him of his childhood and of bonding with his mother over food.
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