We are dedicated to a healing journey called Elder Warriors which uses a unique ritual process.

Our Next

Retreat

Journey

Mary & Joseph Retreat Center

February 20th - 24th, 2022
5300 Crest Road
Ranchos Palos Verdes, CA 90275

To Our Veterans, We realize that the recent events in Afghanistan - the collapse of the Afghanistan government and the withdrawal and then addition of our troops - have caused anger and conflicted feelings in our vets, especially our Afghanistan vets. Perhaps you are left questioning “what is the truth?“ and “what was the reason?” for the loss of and profound injury to brothers and sisters. Wild social media responses certainly don’t help and instead inflame. Speaking directly to our Afghanistan vets: we believe your sacrifice was for a specific goal; the disruption of the terror group Al Qaeda. To do that, you had to engage the Taliban. Our military was successful with both. You kept us safe. For nearly 20 years your sacrifices prevented terrorist attacks on American soil or against American citizens. You were also successful in doing your mission as assigned and protecting your fellow warriors. We believe your sacrifice was for that purpose and we are in profound debt to you. We want you to know that we have your backs and are here to listen and support you in whatever way we can. Please feel free to reach out us if you are feeling conflicted, or just want to talk. Know that you have our gratitude, love, prayers and support

Mike Cicinato – President – elderwarriormjc@gmail.com

Peter Sternberg – Vice President – peter@petersternberg.com

Elder Warrior Board

The VA has a great support link as well: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USVA/bulletins/2ecff31

Veterans tell their stories to civilians with a respect that comes without judgment, critique, analysis or diagnosis, a respect that acknowledges that the civilians have responsibility for what we have asked of our military.