My name is Henry Alvarado, and I built At Ease HQ because I’ve lived the same challenges many veterans face after leaving the military.

I served 17 years in the United States Army as an Infantryman and Paratrooper, including assignments with 1st Battalion, 501st Infantry Regiment (1-501) in the 4th Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division in Alaska, and later with 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division.

As a Non-Commissioned Officer, my main focus was always on the people beside me. I made it a priority to ensure the soldiers I led knew they were appreciated, supported, and respected. Leadership, to me, was never about rank—it was about leading by example and investing in the development of the soldiers around me.

Whether a soldier served in combat arms, a support role, or a staff position, I did my best to mentor them, help them grow professionally, and ensure they understood their value within the team. Those experiences reinforced a belief that still drives me today: every service member matters, and every veteran deserves support after their service ends.

Everything we do at At Ease HQ is built on three principles:

Integrity – Veterans deserve honest information and guidance.

Experience – I’ve walked this path myself and understand the challenges.

Service – This mission is about helping veterans, not profiting from them.

I dO nOT cHARGE vETERANS for the education and mentorship provided through At Ease HQ.

My focus is on removing barriers, simplifying the process, and helping fellow service members gain clarity during one of the most important transitions of their lives.

The leadership lessons I learned as a paratrooper, Jumpmaster, and NCO—putting soldiers first and leading by example—are the same values I bring to this mission today.

This isn’t just a project to me.

It’s continuing the mission: veterans helping veterans.