Training and Mental Health: A Combat Veteran on Discipline, PTSD Awareness, and Asking for Help

Boise, United States – June 19, 2026 / Die Tryin Co. /

BOISE, Idaho – June 17, 2026 – As the nation observes PTSD Awareness Month this June, Die Tryin Co., a veteran-owned supplement and apparel brand founded by U.S. Army Combat Veteran Jon Klipstein, is using its platform to amplify a message that matters deeply to its community: that training, routine, and discipline can be meaningful tools for mental wellbeing, and that asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness.

For many service members, one of the hardest transitions begins after the uniform comes off, when the structure, mission, and brotherhood of service give way to civilian life. Die Tryin Co. was built around the idea of “Always Forward,” a belief that the same discipline that carries someone through service can become an anchor in the years that follow.

A growing body of research associates regular physical activity with improved mental health. Studies suggest that exercise can serve as a helpful complement to professional care for conditions like PTSD, depression, and anxiety. It is not a cure, and it is not a replacement for therapy, medication, or professional treatment, but for many people, a consistent routine of movement provides structure, small daily wins, and a reason to keep going.

To mark the month, the company has published a free, science-reviewed resource written by Klipstein and reviewed by published researcher Onur Oncer, outlining how training can support mental health and where to turn for real help. The brand is also amplifying national crisis resources for anyone who needs them: the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (call or text 988) and the Veterans Crisis Line (dial 988, then press 1, or text 838255).

“The discipline that gets you through service does not have to disappear when you take off the uniform. For a lot of us, it becomes a lifeline,” said Jon Klipstein, Founder of Die Tryin Co. “But discipline is not a substitute for help. If you are struggling, reach out. There is no shame in it. Always Forward means forward together.”

“The evidence here is encouraging but it has to be framed honestly,” added Onur Oncer, the brand’s science reviewer. “Physical activity is associated with better mental health and can complement treatment, but it works alongside professional care, never in place of it. The most important step anyone can take is talking to a qualified professional.”

Die Tryin Co. is encouraging its community, and anyone navigating the weight of life after service, to check in on the veterans in their lives this June, and to remember that help is always within reach.

About Die Tryin Co.

Die Tryin Co. is a veteran-owned supplement and apparel brand based in Boise, Idaho, founded by U.S. Army Combat Veteran Jon Klipstein. Built on fully-dosed, transparently-labeled formulas with no proprietary blends, the brand stands for real doses of real ingredients and a mission of discipline, resilience, and moving forward. Learn more at https://dietryin.co.

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