This poster presents the efficacy and operational feasibility of Serenity Now VR, a novel, portable virtual reality intervention designed to provide rapid psychological stabilization for personnel operating in high-stress, low-downtime environments, such as first responders and military units. The core goal is to introduce VR as essential Psychological Protective Equipment (PPE) for enhancing Force Health Protection and operational readiness. The Problem and Cost of Inaction: High-stress, trauma-exposed professions—including military personnel, veterans, and first responders—face staggering mental health burdens. Chronic occupational stress and repeated trauma exposure contribute to debilitating rates of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) (with 10–20% of first responders affected) and result in billions in annual healthcare and personnel turnover costs. Traditional mental health solutions often require significant time commitment, lack portability, and fail to provide the immediate, non-pharmacological relief necessary for deployment in austere or high-acuity environments. This gap compromises force readiness and long-term retention. The Intervention: VR as Immediate Stress Disruption: Serenity Now VR addresses this gap by delivering a precisely engineered 8-minute intervention. The system utilizes real nature footage in $180^{\circ}$ immersive video—a clinically-proven method for rapidly reducing physiological stress markers—combined with scientifically validated tactical breathing protocols adapted from high-performance military and elite units. The intervention is designed to be low-friction: requiring zero complex setup or clinical oversight for immediate use. Its function is to disrupt the acute physiological stress response (measured by decreased cortisol and heart rate) and quickly restore cognitive focus and equilibrium. Pilot Data and Operational Efficacy: Pilot studies were successfully conducted with high-acuity agencies, including the Los Angeles County Fire Department and the New York Fire Department (FDNY), confirming the solution's operational utility and efficacy in real-world high-pressure settings. Key results include: 92% of participants showed improvement or sustained no symptoms of stress after engaging with the VR session. The intervention achieved an outstanding average 61.57% reduction across all negative emotional states measured immediately post-use. The platform was recognized by clinical directors as an essential component of stress management PPE due to its ability to stabilize personnel between high-intensity calls, indicating a vital role in preserving cognitive readiness. Conclusion and Application to Federal Health: Serenity Now VR provides a measurable, scalable, and operationally viable tool for federal and military health providers seeking effective, proactive strategies to manage occupational stress and trauma. The data supports the integration of VR as a necessary component for enhancing force health protection and maintaining operational readiness by delivering psychological recovery directly and immediately to the point of need. The poster includes visualizations of the platform and detailed breakdowns of the efficacy metrics collected.