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DTOM 22/0 Foundation & Veterans Ranch

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Project Feed One Million

The DTOM Veterans Ranch (in partnership with Set Free Ministry (Pastor JT) of Great Falls Montana) are on a mission to feed the hungry.  

"Project Feed One Million" will start on August 1st of 2022 and go through August 2023.  Our goal is to feed one million people.  We are looking for teams throughout the nation to sign up here at the ranch to see how many people we can feed in one year.  If you would like to sign up or donate to our campaign, please contact Dr. Diefenbach at 605-252-8792 or donate below.  A gift of 5.00, 10.00, 20.00, or 100.00 would greatly help our mission and we thank you.  Doc and Chris: DTOM Veterans Ranch. 

Since January of 2022, the DTOM Veterans Ranch (with support from our community members, the Stratford SD Legion and Auxiliary, the Groton American Legion Auxiliary the Set Free Ministry, and Pastor JT in Great Falls Montana, Save the Cowboy Beef Ministry in Kiowa Colorado, the Troy Engelhart Ranch, and Natural Abundance Food CoOp) has fed over 820 veterans and their families.  This campaign is to feed all who are hungry. 

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Dustin “not Your Average Cook Maier”

Cooking with Executive Board Member and Army Reservist Dustin Maier

2022 DTOM Facility Project Update

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    Additional Information

    If you are looking for great quality, American-made flags, please check out Tidmore Flag and Banner in Aberdeen, SD.  

    You can either call: 1-800-321-3524 to order your flags, or visit their website at: 

     US FLAGS (tidmoreflags.com) 


    Tidmore Flags is proud to offer you American-made flags and flag accessories at the best possible prices.  Order here or call today!  


    The DTOM Veterans Ranch proudly supports the products and services of Tidmore Flag and Banner! 


    **IF YOU PUT "Veteran" in promo code at checkout, 13% of purchase goes back to the DTOM Veterans Ranch**




    DTOM Supports: Veteran-Owned Business: QQP/13 Stripes

    Additional Information

    Veteran Owned: Quality Quick Print and 13 Stripes have been consistent and dedicated supporters of the DTOM Veterans Ranch and our mission of helping military veterans and their families.   



    At QQP in Aberdeen (also have other locations throughout South Dakota!)  you can get your brand on anything, anywhere, with creative solutions to make you successful!   (Print, Signs, Apparel, Engraving, Design, (Marketing Inventory Management Storefronts streamline the ordering process) 


    For more information please call:  605-226-2541 or visit their website at: sales@myqqp.com


    DTOM uses QQP for all of our printing and marketing needs!  

    DTOM Veterans Ranch Awards

    2022 National American Legion Auxiliary https://www.legion-aux.org/public-spirit-award

    2022 Evan Williams American Made Heroes Award Winner

    2021-2022 National American Legion Auxiliary President's Care Giver Award Winner

    2022 Touchstone Energy "Who Powers You" Award Winner

    2021-2022 National University Systems NCU Doctoral Alumni of the Year Award Winner

    2021-2022 South Dakota State Veteran of the Year Award Winner

    2021-2022 Rich Kezar American Armed Services Veteran of the Year Award Winner.

    2020-2021 Rich Kezar American Armed Services Veteran of the Year Award Winner.

    2020-2021 Abby Bridge Builder Award

    Tactical Yoga for Disabled Veterans

    Tactical Yoga for Neurological and Musculoskeletal Disorders

    Coming in fall and winter of 2022, the DTOM Veterans Ranch will be holding tactical yoga classes for disabled veterans.  These classes are specifically designed for elderly veterans, veterans with physical disabilities or limited mobility, and neurological/balance disorders.  Classes are free for veterans.  We will be holding separate classes for civilians as well at a cost of 10.00 per class.  All donations from these classes will go to help our veterans and their families.  Stay Tuned!  

    1MC 99 Addiction Recovery Program

    About

    The 1MC 99 Recovery Program is an 18-week, non-residential, intensive mentorship program for veterans seeking assistance with addiction and recovery without the confinement of walls. We focus on the personal and professional goals of the veteran through the creation of individualized recovery plans that helps each veteran create a successful and meaningful path to recovery.  


    Each veteran collaborates with another veteran and/or small groups who have had similar struggles in an environment of support, mentorship, and leadership to create a personal journey for healing the whole person not just the addiction.  We walk each veteran through the realm of trauma recovery, PTS, PTSD, family issues, work and social issues, financial issues, and help them get back on track with their lives.  The Staff at the DTOM Veterans Ranch will travel to pick veterans up if they live within a 100-mile radius from the DTOM Ranch.   We also work with city and court agencies to ensure weekly reporting as required. 


    The 1MC 99 Recovery Program Mission Statement:  At the DTOM Veterans Ranch, we believe in the mission “never leave a brother or a sister behind.”  We believe that it is our responsibility to take care of each other in all walks of life because we understand each other, and it is a part of the oath we took as soldiers when we signed that dotted line.  We trained together, we fought together, and now we heal together.  The mission of the 1MC 99 Recovery Program is to create intensive, supportive, personal journeys of healing while bringing struggling veterans together to build comradery and support in the mission of addiction recovery. 


    The 1MC 99 Visionary Statement:  It is our mission at the DTOM Veterans Ranch and within the 1MC 99 Recovery Program to not only change the standards of care for struggling veterans and their families, but to create a life-long commitment to an environment of care that supports the whole person, their family, and their personal journeys towards addiction recovery and healing.  


    Meaning behind the 1MC 99:  In the United States Navy, 1MC meant: hot mike on a ship, that the commander was about to give a message.  The number 99 means that the message was meant for, and important for all members aboard.  “All Hands on Deck” and this has become our approach to working with, and healing military veterans and their families.  It takes all of us to heal, and not just relying on a program within a system.  


    For further information about this program, please contact Dr. Tracy Diefenbach at 605-252-8792 or by email: doct@dtom220.org







    605 Junction Program

    Powered by DTOM Veterans Ranch

    The 605 Junction Program is an alternative diversion program powered by the DTOM 22/0 Foundation for youth ages 6 to 17.  This program is for youth who may need or require inclusive guidance or mentorship due to behavioral concerns or adverse choices.  This program consists of 16 fully guided weeks of intensive skill building activities and behavioral modifications.  The first 8 weeks focus on the individual youth, then we transition them to group sessions for the last 8 weeks.  In week 17 all youth who complete the program will graduate and will then become eligible to participate in the Junior Scouts Scholarship Program.  


     This is a 16-week, direct support mentorship program that teaches youth: 

    1. Internal and External Goal setting

    2. MRMS Horse Therapy

    3. Interpersonal Skill Building

    4. Social Responsibility: Negative and Positive Influence

    5. Personal Responsibility: Self Care and Time Management

    6. Risk, Reward, and Consequence

    7. Independent Living Skills and Healthy Lifestyle habits

    8. Effective Communication: Friends, Family, Authority (Verbal/Non-verbal)

    9. Problem Solving

    10. Peer Pressure: Safety and Security

    11. Personal and Social Boundaries: Self Expression and Emotional Control

    12. Respect of Self and others

    13. Group Skill Building


    Youth enrolled in this program either through their family or court appointed will attend one-hour, weekly sessions with the 605 Junction Team.  At the end of each week, attendance and progress reports will be sent out to the receiving authority.  


    Parents and/or guardians will also be included in the Building Stronger Families portion of this program to ensure program goals are achieved while sponsoring an environment of support and healing.  


    We are currently accepting 10 youth into this program every 30 days.  


    The cost of this program is: 


    120.00 per one hour session,  at 4 sessions per month:  480.00 per youth per month.  


    **Some individuals may need two sessions per week, and this will be determined on a case-by-case basis.  **


    For further information about this program, please contact Ms. Lane Weeman at Lane@DTOM220.org or Dr. Tracy Diefenbach at doct@dtom220.org.  


    Building Stronger Families Program: Junior Board

    Program Information: Sponsored by TC Energy

    Mission Statement: The mission of the DTOM 22/0 Building Stronger Families program and the Junior Board is to provide leadership and community service opportunities for our youth and their families, and build the knowledge, skills, and attitudes of our youth through legislative speaking opportunities, therapeutic program education, foundation development, and through the creation of fundraising activities to support the businesses and organizations that support us.  


    Vision: To create family-oriented activities focused on community service, ethics, hard work, leadership, education, and mentorship.  "Pay-it-Forward!" 


    DTOM 22/0 Junior Board Schedule of Events: 


    The DTOM Veterans Ranch Junior Board Committee will be meeting Saturday January 29th at the DTOM Veterans Ranch.  Doc T. will be sending out the invites.  


    Junior Board Schedule of Events will be published the first week of February 2022. 


    **First Junior Scout Meeting is February 21st from 6PM to 8PM at the Warner Community Center.   (We have six slots left for kids ages 6 to 18).  Parents are asked to be there for the first half-hour,  and we will be providing food, beverages, and activities.   


    **If you are interested in participating as a volunteer in this program, or you would like to sign your child/children up for this program please contact Dr. Tracy Diefenbach at 605-252-8792.  



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    DTOM Schedule of Events

    01/15/2023

    NSU Military Appreciation Dual

    NSU Wachs Arena Aberdeen SD

    Event Details

    01/15/2023

    NSU Military Appreciation Dual

    NSU will be wearing Military inspired singlets which will be auctioned and proceeds donated to the DTOM Veterans Ranch in Honor of Tom Perri...

    Event Details

    NSU Wachs Arena Aberdeen SD

    01/27-28/2023

    Fit and Fire Studios 2023 Yogathon

    Fit and Fire Studios Aberdeen SD

    Event Details

    01/27-28/2023

    Fit and Fire Studios 2023 Yogathon

    Aberdeenyogathon.com to sign up, proceeds to benefit the Ranch 

    Fit and Fire Studios Aberdeen SD

    03/3/2023

    Michael Ray w/Tripwire

    DEC Aberdeen SD

    Event Details

    03/3/2023

    Michael Ray w/Tripwire

    Supporting DTOM, tickets on sale at dakotaeventcenter.com

    DEC Aberdeen SD

    03/17/2023

    $25,000 Raffle Giveaway

    DTOM Veterans Ranch, Warner SD

    Event Details

    03/17/2023

    $25,000 Raffle Giveaway

    Tickets available in our store

    DTOM Veterans Ranch, Warner SD

    04/28-30/2023

    Mindful Resilience Trauma Recovery Training

    Fit and Fire Studios Aberdeen SD

    Event Details

    04/28-30/2023

    Mindful Resilience Trauma Recovery Training

    The Veterans Yoga Project at Fit and Fire Studios, FitandFIreStudios.com for more information

    Fit and Fire Studios Aberdeen SD

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Please reach us at DocT@DTOM220.Org if you have any further questions. 

    Veterans or their family members should reach out to the DTOM Veterans Ranch by calling 605-725-3866 and talk to Chris, Doc T to set up a zoom call, an in-person meeting, or a phone call to begin the in-take process.  The in-take process includes a balance screen, health, and safety screen, and an individual goal assessment.  Once this has been completed the DTOM staff will develop a customized healing and follow-up plan for the veteran or their family member.  


    The MRMS program is designed to be a lifelong program and commitment to the veteran's overall health and well-being.  The first phase of the MRMS program is 12 weeks long and continues after the 12-week assessment period.   This is all based on the individual's progress within the program and depends on the activities the veteran selects for themselves within the program.  


    Photos and Videos:  We do not allow anyone to take video or photos of the horse sessions.  You can have your picture taken with the horse right before or after the session but because these sessions are protected by HIPAA and PHI, and we are not in the business of selling our veterans stories or using them for marketing, we cannot allow video or photos.  We protect the privacy of the healing journey and the privacy of all of our veterans and their families.  


    Also: We do not allow cell phones in the arena because of the frequencies.  We need the arena 100% quiet during the session so the horse can hear the cues and counts, and the noise cancelling devices and the EEG works properly.   Once the session starts, no one is allowed to walk in and out of the arena until the session ends and the rider has dismounted.   Cell phones can be kept in your own personal vehicle, or we have a box that we keep them in during each session.  We also ask that you do not wear fitbits, watches, or other devices that give off frequencies or record heart rates.


    Family members are allowed to observe the sessions only if the client allows it.  Children under the age of 18 are not allowed in adult sessions, and a parent/guardian must be present at all times during the youth MRMS sessions.  Children are not allowed to run the property without supervision (for safety reasons). 


    We do not allow personal pets (dogs) on the property or during any DTOM events for safety.  We allow fully trained-certified services dogs on the property as long as they are leashed at all times, and you can provide vaccination history of the animal for rabies etc.  


    ESA's are allowed only if they are well-behaved, and on leashes all of the time they are on the property, and you can provide current vaccinations for rabies etc.  


    We have had animals bring in diseases or health issues on to our property and to our horses, so we are absolute on these decisions.  Absolutely NO dogs or pets are allowed around our service horses, no exceptions.  This is for the safety of your dog.  


    Absolutely no smoking or vaping on the property due to insurance reasons, and the need to protect our buildings, horses, and their hay.  



    Many of our veterans have never ridden a horse.  The MRMS program starts off in the ground program before we put you on the horse.  We address balance, health, safety, and security before we introduce you to the horse.  This is not a typical horse therapy program, so even people who have rode horses, or grew up with them all of their life will not be used to this type of riding.  The MRMS horse is not a typical riding horse.  They are specifically trained to do a series of momentums, gaits, movements, all very different from the typical gait of a normal horse.  The MRMS program includes horse safeties, safety belts, and required helmets.  If there are any issues with the horse, rider, weather, or anything that disturbs or hinders the safety of the ride, we terminate the ride immediately.  Safety is our number one priority.


    The cost of the MRMS program is free for all veterans and their families.   We do operate off donations so many of our veterans or their families donate throughout their program. (This is not expected of our veterans or their families).    


    A one-hour session for a civilian/individual is 125.00 per session.  This covers the cost of feed and care for our horses and program materials.  We are in the process of putting together the fees for a 12-week program and will have that published by mid-February (For non-military).  


    Mailing Address:

    DTOM Veterans Ranch

    13952 387th Ave

    Warner, SD 57479

    501(c)3 82-091746



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