Guardian Revival co-founder, Board President, and former Navy SEAL Alex Othmer appeared live on CBS Morning News today to talk about how the One Mile Challenge and time outdoors — movement alone or with others, and connection with nature — can help military, veterans, and first responders navigate mental health struggles.

Beacon, N.Y. — Guardian Revival partnered with Merck’s Veterans Leadership Network (VLN), and the company’s animal health division, Merck Animal Health, to award an 8.6-week-old labradoodle puppy to Don, a military veteran and former first responder, through Guardian Revival’s Boots & Paws program, which provides free companion dogs, along with a year of care and follow-up support, to help strengthen the mental health and well-being of military, veterans, and first responders.

Poughkeepsie, NY - April 30, 2026 - Marshall+Sterling, in partnership with Guardian Revival’s Boots & Paws program, supported the awarding of a companion dog to a local veteran and first responder, marking the program’s fourth placement this year and reflecting Marshall+Sterling’s broader Impact+ commitment to strengthening health and well-being across the communities it serves.

Combining a festive race-day atmosphere with a meaningful cause, the Guardian Revival 5K in Carmel, N.Y., invites participants of all ages and abilities to come out, have fun, and show their support for the military, veterans, and first responders.

Online registration is open now at:

runsignup.com/Race/NY/Carmel/Guardian5k

Guardian Revival’s One Mile Challenge for physical & mental health: Participants across the U.S. are pledging to walk, run, or roll one mile a day this September to raise awareness and support for military, veterans & first responders. Happening in September in honor of Suicide Awareness Month, this year’s event is presented by GOVX.

We are proud to announce that registration is now open for the 4th Annual One Mile Challenge (OMC) — a nationwide, virtual fitness fundraiser happening in September in honor of Suicide Awareness Month. This year’s event is presented by GOVX, an organization committed to giving back to those who serve. Whether you walk, run, or roll, the goal is simple: take on one mile a day, every day, in September.

A Letter from our Executive Director as we remember that day and those who are no longer with us. We honor the guardians who gave the ultimate sacrifice in service of others and all the guardians affected by that day. Includes a video clip about 9/11 from our upcoming mini-documentary highlighting our Boots & Paws program.