Our Team
Ethos: Open Source | Ran By Veterans | Not For Profit
Impact: The Veteran Culture Project aims to gather stories and data for a documentary that delves into the present state of Veteran Culture and identity. Following the documentary, the project may transition into ongoing research.
Data: Individual survey assessments will be protected, and the results will be aggregated in a generalized manner.
Limitations: We acknowledge the physical and mental health risks associated with identity and culture. Our survey is not a perfect model and will undergo continuous evaluation and improvements with input from fellow Veterans and healthcare professionals.
Joshua Koszewski
Project Founder
A former Army Sniper, Joshua has worn many hats through his civilian transition: firefighter, college student, startup founder, business analyst, and independent filmmaker. As the Project Founder, he intends to challenge aspects of Veteran Culture and inspire Veterans to find their sense of self in civilian society.
Stephen Onnen
Software Engineer
Stephen served for 11 years on active duty as an Infantryman, Sniper Section Leader, and Ranger Instructor. During his service, he graduated from Ranger School, Sniper School, the Marine Corps Mountain Scout Sniper Course, Pathfinder School, Airborne School, and Air Assault School. He completed three combat deployments—two to Baghdad, Iraq, and one to eastern Afghanistan. After transitioning from the military, Stephen pursued a career in software engineering and is currently the Director of Engineering at a Fintech company.