About QRF
Through fitness, community, and compassion, we seek to end veteran suicide.
“De Profundis”
Out of the Depths
#2
Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death in veterans under the age of 45
6,000+
America has had 20 consecutive years of 6,000+ veteran suicides
2x
American veterans take their own lives at double the rate of their civilian counterparts
In 2020, QRF was founded to ensure the mental and physical health of our nation’s warriors.
We believe (and the science shows) that mental fitness is strongly correlated with physical fitness. Our primary goal at QRF is to get veterans stronger, happier, and healthier so they can take part in a rich, fulfilling life after service. We partner with numerous organizations to provide a holistic coaching experience, a veteran community like none other, and opportunities for adventure across the United States.
As a member of QRF, each veteran receives:
6 months of paid membership at a fitness facility that supports their individual goals and prioritizes community
6 months of holistic, individualized coaching that begins weekly and ends monthly with our certified transformational strength coaches
6 months individualized training program targeting the veteran’s unique needs: remedial, weight loss, physical therapy, strength and conditioning
Access to free training programs forever
Monthly Nutrition, Meal Prep, and Cooking classes forever
Discounted access to QRF Events forever
Access to the QRF Community forever
The QRF Team
![rich](https://qrfvet.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/rich.jpg)
Rich Mulder
Executive Director
US Army
Full Bio
![Christopher](https://qrfvet.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Christopher.jpg)
Christopher Phillips
Founder, Chair
US Army
Full Bio
![jon](https://qrfvet.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/jon.jpg)
Jon Erickson
Director of Coaching
US Marine Corps
Full Bio
![chuck](https://qrfvet.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/chuck.jpg)
Charles Hale
Vice Chair
US Marine Corps
Full Bio
![Erica](https://qrfvet.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Erica.jpg)
Erica Leffler
Director
US Army
Full Bio
![Eric](https://qrfvet.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Eric.png)
Eric Schuch
Nutritionist
Full Bio
![Paul](https://qrfvet.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Paul.png)
Serein Pablo “Paul” Diaz
Secretary
US Marine Corps
Full Bio
![jeff](https://qrfvet.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/jeff.jpg)
Jeff Pelton
Treasurer
US Army
Full Bio
![quote112](https://qrfvet.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/quote112.png)