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Former Fort Worth Police Chief Neil Noakes has joined the American Warrior Association as chief of strategic advancement. [Photo: American Warrior Association]<\/p>\n
Retired Fort Worth Police Chief Neil Noakes has joined the Fort Worth-based American Warrior Association as its chief of strategic advancement.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n The announcement comes just weeks after Texas lawmakers stood alongside the AWA in support of its program R3: Respond, Restore, Resolve\u2014and first responders\u2014to officially proclaim May 14, 2025, as Moral Injury Awareness Day.<\/p>\n \u201cI know the toll this work can take on first responders and their families. When I retired from the FWPD, I hoped to continue serving the community and the profession that\u2019s given so much to me. I\u2019m grateful the AWA is the next step,\u201d Noakes said in a statement. \u201cThe R3 program is providing critically important awareness of first responder wellness and the effects of moral injury, while simultaneously breaking the stigma surrounding mental health in the first responder community. I\u2019m so proud and thankful to be part of the R3 team.\u201d<\/p>\n Pioneering support to first responders<\/p>\n Noakes brings a strong perspective to his new role, the AWA said.<\/p>\n The son of a firefighter and with 25 years of his own service with the FWPD, Noakes has a unique understanding of pressures faced by first responders, the AWA said.<\/p>\n While he was Fort Worth\u2019s chief, Noakes led several wellness-focused initiatives, including the launch of the department\u2019s Wellness Unit and the implementation of the Checkpoint system\u2014a tool designed to monitor and support officer wellness.<\/p>\n AWA said that Noakes was instrumental in launching the inaugural R3 program with both FWPD and FWFD, the first partnership of its kind to recognize the urgency of addressing moral injury.<\/p>\n \u201cChief Noakes represents the heart of what AWA stands for\u2014service, integrity, and action. His firsthand experience and deep commitment to first responder wellness make him an extraordinary addition to our team,\u201d AWA Executive Director Anna Heil said in a statement. \u201cHe\u2019s not just joining an organization; he\u2019s joining a movement to change how we care for those who serve. We\u2019re incredibly grateful to have his leadership as we expand the reach and impact of R3.\u201d<\/p>\n Launched in Fort Worth and powered by the AWA, R3 is a pioneering initiative that equips first responders with the tools, support, and resources needed to proactively address moral injury and improve mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being.\u00a0<\/p>\n R3 programming has been adopted by the Fort Worth and Dallas Fire and Police Departments, as well as DFW International Airport, with growing interest from multiple agencies across the state. AWA said that earlier this year, the Texas Tactical Police Officers Association became an R3 partner.<\/p>\n Don\u2019t miss what\u2019s next. Subscribe\u00a0to\u00a0Dallas\u00a0Innovates.<\/p>\n Track Dallas-Fort Worth\u2019s business and innovation landscape with our curated news in your inbox Tuesday-Thursday.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \tR E A D\u00a0\u00a0 N E X T\t<\/p>\n North Texas has plenty to see, hear, and watch.\u00a0Here are our editors’ picks. Plus, you’ll find more selections to “save the date.”<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Premature babies diagnosed with bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) face the risk of rehospitalization, delayed brain development, and respiratory problems throughout childhood. No FDA-approved therapies are available for BPD\u2014which is why the new FDA designation for AyuVis’s drug candidate, AVR-48, could lead to game-changing impact.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n MAA has long made its presence known with marquee projects across the Panther City. Now it’s put down roots with a new office on West 7th Street, adding to its offices in Dallas, Austin, Cincinnati, and Charlotte.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n \u201cSome moments are priceless.\u201d Fort Worth-based Bison Coolers …. reflecting on the company’s Google Super Bowl ad appearance, via LinkedIn. Despite the Cowboys missing out on Super Bowl LIX, a Fort Worth family business scored big during the championship game. Bison Coolers, founded by former Southwest Airlines employee Jeremy Denson in 2011, was featured in Google’s “50 States, 50 Stories” campaign highlighting how small businesses use AI technology and the tech giant\u2019s Gemini for Workspace. The opportunity almost slipped away when Denson initially dismissed Google’s email as a routine update while at a trade show, according to the Dallas Business\u2026<\/p>\n<\/li>\n In the heart of Fort Worth’s eclectic Magnolia Village neighborhood,\u00a0PS1200 is an eye-catching sight. 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