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The Military Mental Health Protection and Justice Act (MMHPJ Act)
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The MMHPJ Act strengthens legal protections for whistleblowers in the military, especially those reporting abuse, misconduct, or retaliation.
It aims to increase oversight of how complaints are handled within the military justice system, ensuring service members are treated fairly.
Named after Adam DeRito, a former U.S. Air Force Academy cadet and whistleblower, the act is rooted in real-life advocacy for reform and justice.
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Welcome! I'm Adam.
I was born in Poughkeepsie, NY, and raised in West Milford, NJ. My public service journey began as a volunteer firefighter, EMT, and search and rescue technician specializing in high angle rescue and vehicle extrication. I moved to Colorado in 2006 after being accepted to the United States Air Force Academy.
With over 12 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, I earned my Master of Science in 2015. My work spans hydraulic fracturing, production facilities, completions operations, refinery operations, and industrial wastewater treatment.
I founded Leatherwood Development Group LLC and have spent over 14 years advocating for reform in the Department of Defense. As the author of the “DeRito Act,” I work to support service members and end sexual assault and retaliation in the military. I also consult on legislative matters at local, state, and federal levels.
I host the Dark Sabre Podcast and Tuxes & Tomahawks Podcast—platforms focused on community reform and veteran advocacy. I serve in the Army Reserve as an Intelligence Analyst for Civil Affairs and work as a substitute teacher at St. Mary’s Catholic School in Greeley, Colorado.
As a paratrooper, hobby farmer, and Constitutionalist, I’m proud to lead the Colorado Chapter of the America First Veterans Alliance. My mission is to unite First Responders and Veterans to ensure our values are protected at every level of government.
A LETTER FROM THE WHITE HOUSE
A letter from the White House directing the Secretary of the Air Force to review the case has pushed a case that's lasted 11 years to the next phase of resolution.
DENVER 7 NEWS
FEATURED ON DENVER 7 NEWS
Feb 12th, 2021
Denver7's Tony Kovaleski tells Colorado Army National Guard Specialist Adam Derito's story in this shocking investigative segment.
FEATURED ON DENVER 7 NEWS
Feb 12th, 2021
Denver7's Tony Kovaleski tells Colorado Army National Guard Specialist Adam Derito's story in this shocking investigative segment.