Operation Stand Down
Operation Stand Down is a United States non-profit organization providing social services to United States Armed Forces veterans, helping them transition into civilian life. The "Stand Down" concept began in San Diego in 1988, developed by Vietnam veterans Robert Van Keuren and Dr. Jon Nachison with support from Vietnam Veterans of San Diego. Various programs that are provided by Operation Stand Down are Transportation Assistance, Operations commissary, Veterans Affairs Benefits Assistance, Operation Connect, Career Recon and Transitional Housing Program.
Operation Stand Down Tennessee has been tax-exempt since August 1996.
Locations
It has individually ran organizations across the United States, with one in Nashville, Tennessee, among the most prominent.Rhode Island
Operation Stand Down Rhode Island is distinct and is not affiliated with any other non-profit organization.Arkansas
Operation Stand Down Arkansas was founded in 2012 by Dr. Daniel Fridh and was designed as a free dental program for veterans.Tennessee
Operations Stand Down Tennessee has 3 VA approved locations. In June 2024, Operation Stand Down Tennessee opened a new transitional housing facility in Nashville with the capacity to house 42 veterans. The facility features private bedrooms and bathrooms and was funded through a VA Grant.Operation Stand Down Tennessee's revenue for the fiscal year ending December 2024 was $12,532,120, while its expenses amounted to $9,055,085. The organization's total revenue was primarily derived from contributions, which accounted for $9,546,717 of its financial resources.
Since April 2025, its new CEO is Lt. General Jason T. Evens.