Warfighter Wellness is the foundation of a strong national defense. Our warfighters face relentless demands, physically, mentally, and emotionally. Yet too often, their basic human needs like sleep, recovery, and psychological resilience are overlooked or deprioritized. That’s not just unfair, it’s dangerous.
We’re calling for systemic change that puts the human back in human performance. Signing this petition means standing up for policies that prioritize sleep health, injury recovery, mental readiness, and long-term well-being of those who protect our nation.
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This is your chance to help restore balance, accountability, and humanity in the way we care for our elite forces. A stronger warfighter begins with a well fighter. Sign the petition. Be part of the mission.
Creed of Peaceful Warriors

Rob Sweetman, Navy SEAL, 62romeo Creator

Ryan "Birdman" Parrot, Navy SEAL, True North Creator

Bradley Moore, Army Ranger, Phalanx Creator
Mentorship Team

Dr. John Cordle, USN Captain (Retired), Sleep Expert

Allison Brager, PhD Army Major, Sleep Expert

Chris Frueh PhD, Operator Syndrome

Steve Messer, SEAL Team Six (Retired)

Robert S. Cooley, Jr. Army Brigadier General (Retired)


Weaponizing Wellness
Since 2014, the Department of Defense has recognized sleep as a critical component of military readiness, as outlined in DoD Instruction 1010.10. However, despite this directive, annual reports continue to highlight worsening trends in sleep deprivation and fatigue across the force.
For instance, in 2015, the RAND Corporation conducted a comprehensive analysis of sleep in the military, publishing a white paper that underscored the growing risks associated with inadequate rest. The real-world consequences of sleep deprivation are evident in ongoing fatigue-related mishaps, which cost the U.S. billions of dollars each year. A stark example occurred in 2017, when two separate ship collisions resulted in the tragic loss of 19 sailors—both incidents were attributed to fatigue.
Over the years, DoD commands have invested millions of dollars in efforts to comply with DoD Instruction 1010.10, achieving some localized successes. However, a lack of unified leadership has left these efforts fragmented across the department. This challenge was reaffirmed in 2024, when the Government Accountability Office (GAO) published a report warning that sleep deprivation and fatigue were critically undermining military readiness:
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“DOD has not identified and delegated sufficient oversight authority at the department level, and the military services have not assigned leadership to oversee service-level efforts.”
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Recognizing the urgency of this issue, my team developed a comprehensive strategy to address military fatigue at scale. In a memorandum to the Honorable Pete Hegseth, Secretary of Defense, I outlined a plan that integrates wellness-driven initiatives to enhance lethality and operational performance across the U.S. military.​