Texas Military Organization Sees Record Demand for Veteran Services

Combined Arms, a Houston-based national digital organization, has experienced a surge in requests for financial, food, and career assistance from veterans.

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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Combined Arms, a Houston-based national digital organization catered to veterans, has seen a dramatic increase in demand for its services over the past decade. The organization has grown from serving around 200 service members per month to nearly 2,000, with over 13,000 veterans in Texas alone receiving assistance last year. The rise in demand is attributed to veterans facing challenges with financial stability, food insecurity, and navigating the military and VA systems during their transition to civilian life.

Why it matters

The growing need for veteran support services highlights the ongoing struggles many face after leaving the military, including mental health issues, unemployment, and difficulty accessing benefits. Organizations like Combined Arms play a crucial role in filling the gaps left by government programs and ensuring veterans receive the comprehensive assistance they require to successfully transition to civilian life.

The details

Combined Arms was founded in Houston a decade ago and has grown to over 300 organizations helping over 100,000 service members. Last year alone, more than 20,000 people signed up for help from the organization. Combined Arms has a 72-hour response time to connect veterans with the resources they need, tracking outcomes to ensure their needs are being met.

  • Combined Arms was founded in Houston a decade ago.
  • The organization has grown from serving around 200 service members per month to nearly 2,000 in the past decade.
  • Last year, Combined Arms served more than 13,000 veterans in Texas alone.

The players

Combined Arms

A Houston-based national digital organization catered to veterans and founded a decade ago.

JaRhondaLynn Cameron

A veteran who joined the Louisiana Army National Guard at age 17 and later became a reservist. She faced challenges with her transition out of the military, including financial instability and mental health issues.

Mia Garcia

The executive director for Texas Veterans Network at Combined Arms.

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What they’re saying

“The VA can only do so much, and they provide excellent resources, as do state agencies like the Texas Veterans Commission…Workforce Commission. But there is a need for those local nonprofit organizations and the resources that they provide, too. Because often times they're filling in the gap for financial assistance, for food assistance.”

— Mia Garcia, Executive Director, Texas Veterans Network at Combined Arms

“They were there where I couldn't be there for myself.”

— JaRhondaLynn Cameron

What’s next

Combined Arms plans to continue expanding its network of over 300 organizations to serve more veterans in need across Texas and the nation.

The takeaway

The surge in demand for Combined Arms' services underscores the ongoing challenges many veterans face after leaving the military, highlighting the critical role that local nonprofit organizations play in providing comprehensive support to fill the gaps left by government programs.