Abstract: Military veterans returning from combat deployments often face reintegration challenges. The problem in this study was the research gap in reintegration challenges experienced by Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) and Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) African American Reserve Veterans due to post-combat mental health concerns. This study aimed to expand existing literature and generate new knowledge for research and practice in disciplines working with military veterans, specifically African American Reserve Veterans. The research questions, “(RQ1)What are the experiences of OEF and OIF African American Reserve veterans accessing health care within the VA Health Care System post-combat deployment?; and (OA) What reintegration challenges do OEF and OIF African American Reserve veterans face due to post-combat mental health concerns?” used a generic qualitative inquiry using open-ended interview questions to get the description of resilience and supportive elements of African American Reserve Veterans reintegration challenges. The interviews were conducted with four participants aged 26-55, who are combat Veterans of OEF and OIF. The qualitative data were analyzed utilizing inductive analysis that yielded seven themes and one subtheme: Feeling Alone, Being in Control, Family Matters, The World Around, Physical Health Concerns, Self-advocacy, Negative Experiences with the V.A. Healthcare Systems, and Bad Doctors. Providers should be aware of the racial discrimination African American/Black Reserve veterans of OEF and OIF may have faced during their reintegration process and seeking care within the V.A. healthcare system. The veteran narrative should be more inclusive to reflect the growing diversity within the community. There should be space for Black veterans to process their experiences within the context of their historically marginalized identities. It's important for these veterans to share their own stories, even if they cast a negative light on U.S. society historically.