Bill Arnold always had the passion to serve his country. Coming from a family of five generations of veterans, military service was ingrained in him.
But while driving home from a funeral of a veteran he once commanded, the question hit him – “Could I do more to support veterans struggling after combat?”
That’s when the former Marine Corps officer established Blue Diamond Recreation, a nonprofit organization in Fort Worth, Texas, providing outdoor activities, fishing, hiking, and other sports, to assist veterans and their families, especially when they’re coping with mental health issues. Blue Diamond Recreation plans 6-10 retreats each year, offering peer support and ways to connect with other veterans…