VFW Member Since: 2007
Residence: Tennessee
Occupation: Forward Maintenance Team Motor Sergeant
When I came in the Army in 1996, during the Bosnia operations I started to learn a little bit about what the VFW does. I was very interested in becoming a part of the organization for the help they offer and the possibility of offering help myself. Although Bosnia did not authorize me for membership,once I went to Iraq I became eligable. I joined shortly after and I try to be involved as much as possible as an active duty member. During my more recent deployment I transfered membership from Germany to Post 11160 in Clarksville,TN and worked with the post to have my unit "adopted" officially under the adopt-a-unit program. I look forward to becoming more involved after I retire in approximatly 5 yrs. My favorite aspect of the VFW is the camaraderie of all branches from all conflicts, the help with VA and the ability to help others.
Accomplishments
- Bronze Star (meritorious)
- Army Commendation Medal x6
- Army Achievement Medal x4
- Afghan Canpaign Medal x2 combat stars
- Global War On Terrorism-Service Medal
- Global War On Terrorism-Expeditionary Medal
- Iraq Campaign Medal x1 campaign star