10. Dec, 2010

John Ulstrom’s Efforts Recorded in the Congressional Record

John Ulstrom’s Efforts Recorded in the Congressional Record

Appearing in the Congressional Record in December 2010; Volume 156 and introduced by Congressman Dennis Kucinich. Open in a new window

22. Nov, 2010

One Final THANK YOU to all the March for PTSD Supporters!

One Final THANK YOU to all the March for PTSD Supporters!

Greetings to everyone! I have said this many times and I still feel it is 100% accurate… I could NOT have accomplished what I have with the March for PTSD without the help and resources of soooo many generous people. For instance, my backpack was donated, my shoes were donated, my website was donated, many [...]

21. Nov, 2010

March for PTSD Mission Accomplished: A Success on SO MANY LEVELS!

March for PTSD Mission Accomplished:  A Success on SO MANY LEVELS!

It was wonderful to finally get home. I feel the walk was somewhat successful but I would have preferred to have better news about my meetings with the lawmakers and their aides. Maybe the lack of commitment on the part of our political representatives will spur me on to continue working for better care for [...]

18. Nov, 2010

Success on Capital Hill: The March for PTSD to be Recognized in The Congressional Record

Success on Capital Hill:  The March for PTSD to be Recognized in The Congressional Record

Hello again to all my friends, family and supporters and of course anyone just tuning in… Welcome! Today was another day of me beating the pavement in Washington D.C., and continuing my current mission, which is  bringing awareness of the PTSD issue to our nations elected leaders.  And it was all worth it because I [...]

16. Nov, 2010

Arriving in the nations capital, I take the PTSD message to our leaders

Arriving in the nations capital, I take the PTSD message to our leaders

Hello my friends! Greetings from the nations capital, Washington D.C.! I have finally completed my journey from Desdemona to Washington D.C., and now there is just one more thing I need to accomplish before I head back to home Texas. It’s time to take my message to the lawmakers who are charged with providing funding [...]

13. Nov, 2010

We’re getting pretty close now folks, today’s stop Lynchburg

We’re getting pretty close now folks, today’s stop Lynchburg

And hello again to all my faithful readers, thanks for tuning in to today’s update! Well, I’m getting so-much closer to my destination every day folks and I have been making good time on my trek to D.C. so far BUT… From what I hear, this coming week is basically going to be my LAST [...]

12. Nov, 2010

Sixteen miles closer to the goal: Washington D.C.

Sixteen miles closer to the goal:  Washington D.C.

Okay people, thanks for tuning in again! Today’s daily dose of the March for PTSD comes to you from Timberlake, Virginia. I have  moved today from Bedford, VA to Timberlake, which is about 16 miles.  (note:  1200 miles covered on foot so far…) This morning I had the pleasure of meeting 1st Sgt Bailey of [...]

11. Nov, 2010

Thank You To All The Vets! – John Ulstrom

Thank You To All The Vets! – John Ulstrom

Happy Veteran’s Day and welcome to the March for PTSD! During my journey I have had the grand opportunity to meet many,  many veterans, and being a vet myself I do want to take a moment here to say THANK YOU to all those who have worn a uniform and taken an oath to protect [...]


Latest Position Report: Desdemona, TX

March for PTSD: Photos from the Road

Snapshots from John's disposable camera while Marching from Texas to Washington D.C. Dan Smith from O'Rourke's Irish Pub, also a veteran, invites John Ulstrom for free food and drink In loving memory of Joseph Bradley Vitalec John Ulstom, Karomie Vitalec, Les, Trevino, and Winston Tedrick springtown-vfw-hall Snapshots from John's disposable camera while Marching from Texas to Washington D.C. Snapshots from John's disposable camera while Marching from Texas to Washington D.C. Snapshots from John's disposable camera while Marching from Texas to Washington D.C. John with supporters in Decatur, Texas, posing infront of the local Veterans Memorial. mike-richardson-and-fire-crew-at-vet-memorial-in-decatur-texas Snapshots from John's disposable camera while Marching from Texas to Washington D.C. Snapshots from John's disposable camera while Marching from Texas to Washington D.C. Snapshots from John's disposable camera while Marching from Texas to Washington D.C. Snapshots from John's disposable camera while Marching from Texas to Washington D.C. John Ulstrom with some new friends, Ginger Farris, Rhonda McRae & Bucky Farris. Snapshots from John's disposable camera while Marching from Texas to Washington D.C. Snapshots from John's disposable camera while Marching from Texas to Washington D.C. John Ulstrom and Luwana Belcher in Camden, TN. John Ulstrom walking the bridge across the Tennessee River leaving Camden on 10-22-1010 Snapshots from John's disposable camera while Marching from Texas to Washington D.C.