Building online communities where veterans belong

Discover how online communities can change veterans’ lives. Join veteran community leaders for an honest, practical conversation on how to build spaces where veterans find true belonging, genuine connection, and practical support.

Meet our speakers:

Isaac Phillips III

Director, Online Engagement & SIGs

USNA

Simon Hazlitt

Assistant Regimental Secretary

The Rifles

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Key discussion points include:

  • The “why” behind veteran communities: What gaps they fill (connection, transition support, isolation, access to resources) and why online can work when done well.
  • What real belonging looks like in practice: The outcomes that matter most, and how community translates into real-life support for veterans.
  • What members actually need (and what surprised our community leaders): The insights you only learn by listening, and how those lessons shape what you build first.
  • Building a space that’s welcoming and safe: How to set the tone, create clear guidelines, moderate thoughtfully, and handle heavy moments responsibly.
  • How to help people join and stay: onboarding that works: First-touch experiences, introductions, peer connections, and early actions that turn a signup into a sense of home.

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