This week's featured member of the military is TJ 'Blitz' Kreutzer. TJ was nominated by his buddy Jon. 

Jon writes: "TJ is a former fighter pilot turned airline pilot for Delta. While too many people talk about what service members stand for or talk about respecting the troops, the sad thing is that retired or injured military members often have a hard time adjusting to civilian life and tend to be forgotten. No one really talks about the fact that around 24 veterans commit suicide EVERY DAY.

That's where TJ comes in. 

TJ is the Vice President of We Defy Foundation, an organization that provides combat veterans coping with military-connected disabilities a long term means to overcome their mental and physical challenges through Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and fitness training, providing scholarships for people to train and find a community that they often lack after being discharged. 

TJ is not only a passionate competitor, but a passionate ambassador for mental health and community. This world is a better place with people like TJ in it, who take their own time and energy to do what they can to give others a chance."

Thank you for your service, TJ!