On Monday afternoons, Warrior GameTherapy logs on to ALG not just to play games, but to continue a mission that did not end when military service did.
That mission started in 2009, when Warrior GameTherapy enlisted in the U.S. Army as a Petroleum Supply Specialist. The role came with significant responsibility, supporting both ground and aviation operations through fuel management and logistics.
“I did aviation and ground refueling and logistics,” he said. “Anything petroleum, oil products, anything the motor pool needed for maintenance and upkeep.”
His work also included oversight tied to environmental and safety standards, working with agencies such as the EPA and OSHA to ensure compliance. Despite holding the rank of private first class throughout his four years of service, he and a small team effectively ran their fuel section.
“It was me, another person, and an E4. We were basically running our entire fuel section together,” he said. “We always passed our EPA inspections with flying colors and got high praise from upper leadership.”
Still, challenges within leadership shaped his experience and ultimately influenced his decision to leave the Army in 2013.
“I worked my butt off while I was in the Army,” he said. “But after four years, I was kind of done with it.”
Like many Service Members, gaming was already part of his life during those years. Living in the barracks, it became a nightly routine and a way to decompress.
“Every single night I was playing,” he said. “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 with a buddy of mine constantly.”
His gaming background goes back even further, starting with a Nintendo 64 before moving through PlayStation, Xbox, and eventually PC gaming.
Streaming came later, built from a habit he already had.
“I always found myself talking to myself while I was playing,” he said. “So I figured I might as well do it on camera and try to make it entertaining.”
While he experimented with streaming in the past, joining ALG helped reignite his interest, particularly in multiplayer experiences.
“I was in a rut playing single-player games for years,” he said. “Finding Vets to play with has been great.”
Warrior GameTherapy and his dog, who is currently being trained as a service animal.
That sense of connection is central to both his streaming and his long-term goals. After leaving traditional employment following an injury in 2023, Warrior GameTherapy changed his focus toward volunteer work and Veteran advocacy.
“I realized I needed something with purpose,” he said. “Something bigger than just a job.”
His work in the Veteran space now reaches well beyond streaming. He serves in leadership roles within multiple organizations, including his local Disabled American Veterans chapter, where he is the Senior Vice Commander, helping lead efforts to rebuild the chapter and increase its presence in the community. He is also active with his local American Legion post and works closely with community leaders to improve visibility and access for Veterans.
“I meet Veterans all the time who don’t even know where their chapter is,” he said.
To help address that, he organizes outreach efforts and community events designed to bring Veterans together and connect them with resources. One of those efforts includes a monthly coffee social at a local café, giving Veterans a consistent place to meet, talk, and build relationships in a relaxed setting.
“It might only be one or two people sometimes,” he said. “But it’s still another avenue for people to get out and talk.”
He also participates in fundraising efforts and community initiatives, working to support causes that directly impact Veterans. Among those efforts, he is raising funds for training his dog to become a service animal.
That same mindset carries into his streaming identity. The name Warrior GameTherapy comes from his belief that gaming can serve as a meaningful outlet for Veterans and others working through challenges.
“Gaming has been my anchor,” he said. “It helps me cope with everything.”
He has seen growing recognition of gaming as a positive tool, including its exploration within the Department of Veterans Affairs as a potential therapeutic outlet.
“There’s definitely some legitimacy to the benefits of gaming,” he said.
Through both his personal platform and his work with ALG, he is building something larger. His long-term vision includes creating a physical space where Veterans can gather, play games, and access resources in one place.
“I want to build a Veteran wellness and recreation center,” he said.
Within ALG, he has also stepped into a leadership role as a community manager focused on events and communication. In that position, he works with the team to improve how events are organized and shared with the community so more people can take part.
“We’re trying to make everything easier to follow and more visible,” he said. “So more people show up and get involved.”
He currently streams with ALG on Mondays from 2 to 6 p.m. EST, while also creating content across multiple platforms, including YouTube and social media.
Even with a full schedule of streaming, volunteer work, and community initiatives, the focus remains clear.
“It’s about giving people a place to connect,” he said.
For Warrior GameTherapy, gaming is not just entertainment. It is structure, purpose, and a way forward for both himself and the Veterans he continues to serve.
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