FEBRUARY 2026: We’re still working to obtain content, fill positions and get photographs of office holders.

FROM OUR FOUNDER:

Greetings, fellow veterans!

What we’re doing at BATTALION 22 has never been done before. We’ve taken the best parts of existing social groups and combined them into one entity that meets the needs of veterans like no other organization ever has. Like others, we offer community and camaraderie, support and resources, even discipline and levity. Unlike others, we focus on healthy living habits, seeking opportunities to lead and serve, and becoming the best versions of ourselves. We do these things not as a collection of individuals but in the spirit of unity.

We are in the fight together.

Every veteran, regardless of age or time in service or personal characteristics, should invest some effort in getting g to know what BATTALION 22 is all about. There is something to be learned or experienced or otherwise garnered for everyone, from shared experiences to personal growth and everything in between. If you’re a veterans in Orange County you owe it to yourself to get involved.

We hold weekly meetings and monthly events. Come. join us!

MENTORS & ADVISORS:

Open Position

Adviser

Open Position

Adviser

Open Position

Adviser

BOARD MEMBERS:

Open Position

Of Council

@battalion22.org

Open Position

Treasurer

@battalion22.org

Brian Thom

VP of Membership

brian.thom@battalion22.org

Mat Richter

Founder & President

mat.richter@battalion22.org

Nick Gonzalez

Master At Arms

nick.gonzalez@battalion22.org

Open Position

VP of Grants & Acquisitions

@battalion22.org

Open Position

VP of Media & Events

@battalion22.org

OFFICERS:

Isaiah Wheeler

Public Relations Officer

Sean Parkman

Events Officer

Wayne Lavigne

Acquisitions Officer

Javier Romero

Fitness Officer

Nico Chapman

Media Officer

Brandon Hovind

Networking Officer

Open Position

Technology Officer

OPPORTUNITIES:

BATTALION 22 is a relatively young organization that is growing steadily. As such we are looking for volunteers to fill a wide variety of positions for events, promotions, leadership, and serving on the Board.

EVENTS - (details to come)

PROMOTIONS - (details to come)

LEADERSHIP - (details to come)

BOARD - We are seeking highly educated veterans with specific expertise and/or abilities including those with legal, financial, and medical careers, also those with connections to local government and military/veteran leaders. We are not seeking mental healthcare professionals.

If you believe that you can bring value to BATTALION 22 in one of the above capacities, or even others that might not be on our radar at the moment, please come to some of our meetings and/or events and get to know what we do and how we operate. From there we can decide if we're a good fit.