Veterans and their families may struggle to find help because the programs and services available to them are often scattered, uncoordinated, and hard to navigate. When they try to get support—whether for mental health, housing, food, finances, jobs, legal needs, or reintegration into the community—they often encounter confusion, redundancy, and gaps, making it difficult to access the help they actually need.
The problem is that there are too many available resources with no clear, organized way to engage them. This is where Combined Arms comes in.
Combined Arms, a nationally recognized nonprofit, solves this problem by offering a centralized, technology-driven platform that connects individuals to a vetted network of local, state, and federal providers.
The result is a user-friendly, “shopping-cart-style” interface that allows Veterans and families to select multiple services at once. This provides a seamless experience tailored to their unique needs and ensures access to resources quickly, efficiently, and reliably.
“We never guess what solution someone needs; instead, they tell us their needs—and we give them the best resources and platform to support those needs,” said Mike Hutchings, CEO of Combined Arms.
“This is the mindset we all have at Combined Arms—we listen to the client (Veteran) first, and find a solution to support them,” added Alexa Petty, North Texas partnership development manager.
This client-focused approach ensures that every connection is meaningful, timely, and tailored to the individual’s unique circumstances.
A highlight of Combined Arms’ work is the Texas Veterans Network (TVN), its flagship program. Launched in 2020 with funding from the Texas Workforce Commission, TVN has grown into a statewide network of more than 350 organizations and state agencies, offering over 1,200 unique resources. Since its inception, the program has connected more than 85,000 Veterans and family members to free services—making Texas the first interconnected state for the military-connected community. Headquartered in Houston, Combined Arms now partners with nationwide organizations and agencies to ensure that Veterans and military families have access to the resources they need, regardless of location.
In addition to connecting Veterans to services, Combined Arms is committed to increasing Veteran and military spouse employment and retention. The organization develops strategic partnerships with corporations, and collaborates with local and federal agencies to amplify Veteran hiring initiatives. It also promotes community integration and family support through tailored outreach activities designed to strengthen the bonds among Veterans, their families, and the communities where they live.
Volunteer opportunities with Combined Arms vary by region, and donations directly support expanding programs and services. Veterans, military families, and community supporters can learn more, volunteer, or donate by visiting combinedarms.us
