marines. being able to be dressed up and show we can be strong and feminine is so important. reporter: like so many veterans former army medic bliven roman has battled depression for her this project has a deeper meaning. being in the military we struggle mentally very deeply and i never lost my life to depression and i was given that chance to be here today and see myself accomplishing my own dreams i wouldn t have been able to do that if i didn t serve reporter: this band of sisters helping others get through, too. i am all about serving the fellow our fellow veterans because we are still often forgotten and giving back is a really true passion for me those calendars are available right now. that is nbc nightly news on this sunday lester holt will be back with you tomorrow i m kate snow for all of us here at nbc news stay safe. happy new year good night go night.od