Where did you serve and what did you do?

1977 Basic Training, Ft McClellan, Al Ft. Sill, Ok Lance Missile Crewman AIT 1978-1982 Aschaffensburg,FRG Lance Missile Crewman. 1982-1983 Ft. Sill, Ok 214 FA BDE Lance Missile Maintenance Inspector. 1983. Ft Sill, Ok AIT training, Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) FA. 1984-1988 1-94 FA, Erlangen, FRG 1st Armored Division. 1988-1990, Training FA Meteorological Station Chief. 214 FA BDE, Ft Sill, Ok 1990-1992 Ammunition Plt Sergeant, 3/9 FA. Collective Training, MLRS. 1992-1994, Babenhausen, FRG 41st FA BDE. Firing and Ammunition Platoon Sergeant. 1994-1997 3/13 FA MLRS, Firing Platoon Sergeant, LNCO. Retirement.

Tell us how you’re giving back to your community.

Pine Grove Baptist Church, greeter. Cook for Monday shut in Program. American Legion Post 5, 2nd Vice Commander. Southside, Al.

Why do you do it?

Pine Grove Baptist Church, greeter. I welcome people to our church. Also perform duties as a member of our Safety and Security team. My church has a Monday shut in program. I serve as a cook, dish washer and clean up guy. We also deliver meals to those on our shut in list. American Legion, Post 5, 2nd Vice Commander. Post 5 was closed during the COVID outbreak. There were several things left unattended during that time. Bank accounts, gas, electric and water accounts were over due. With the leadership of William Sloan the Post is now operating in professional manner. Accounts are up to date. We have a positive operating account. Roof has been replaced. Kitchen has been remodeled. I am proud to have helped in a small way. I am learning more about the VA and helping Veterans in need of treatment and assistance.