Captain Jason Haag’s mission is to be a living representation of an active combat veteran who has overcome the debilitating effects of post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and traumatic brain injury (TBI) with the help of a service canine. By sharing his personal journey with military veterans, policymakers, press, and the public, Jason Haag seeks to give a voice to the community of veterans suffering in silence, and to provide a beacon of hope that post 9/11 military veterans can live a life that is whole and free of fear.Jason Haag, Capt. USMC (Ret.) served two active combat tours in Iraq during his years of service: Baghdad in 2003 and Fallujah in 2008, as well as a tour in Afghanistan in 2010. After sustaining a machine gun injury and multiple traumatic brain injuries during service, Jason struggled with the after effects of post traumatic stress disorder, including alcohol and substance abuse, fear, depression and seclusion. In 2012 Jason Haag contacted a national non-profit that provides veterans with service canines. Within 7 months of applying, A Service Dog Organization provided Jason with his post-battle buddy and lifesaver, a service canine named Axel.Since experiencing the firsthand benefits of service canines, Jason has toured the country, educating policymakers, veteran organizations and warriors on the importance of service canines for military veterans. He has been featured on over 50 news outlets and has been invited to speak publicly at Quicken Loans National benefit for the Tiger Woods Foundation, The University of Mary Washington, the first reading of the names of the fallen from wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, the National Marine Corps Museum, Fortune 500 companies and many more. Jason has played an integral role in the creation of new laws and legislation regarding the acceptance of service canines in public establishments in across the nation. Lobbied in front of Congress for Veterans and Service dog rights and benefits. And is on a life long mission to put a leash in the hand of every Warrior that is need of a service dog.
Listed skills include Leadership, Fundraising, Presenter, Public Speaking, and 25 others.