Josh Henderson, an Army veteran who was a staff sergeant and deployed to Iraq, is the founder of Sonoran Valor Respair. He’s walking with a SWAT officer about 150 miles from the Tucson VA to the Phoenix VA as part of what he’s calling the Desert Challenge Ruck. The journey spans five days, walking about 30 miles each day.
“Carrying a mental issue is like carrying a rucksack,” Henderson said. “It’s heavy, and a lot of times people don’t know how much weight is in it.”
After serving in Iraq, Henderson said he struggled with PTSD and depression. He founded Sonoran Valor Respair to help other veterans go through similar challenges…