Where did you serve and what did you do?

I am the Commander of VFW Post 2667 and served 23 years in the Marine Corps; first as an enlisted Marine in the Aviation/Avionics field then as an Aircraft/Avions Maintenance Officer, helicopter crewman, and UAV operator. I deployed aboard amphibious ships to the Mediterranean and served overseas in Japan, Korea, Lebanon, Hawaii, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. I was part of the Muti-National Peacekeeping Force and Desert Shield/Desert Storm campaign.

How are you Still Serving?

I am starting my second year as the Commander of VFW Post 2667, leading the efforts of the post in veteran and community support. I volunteer at food pantries, QOV presentations, Coweta County School awards, Newnan 4th of July Parade, and participate in the Newnan/Coweta County Memorial Day Program.

Why do you do it?

Veteran and Community Support is of the utmost importance to my post. We had a great turnout for our National Day of Service project this year packing 100 bag lunches for homeless Veterans & 25 purses loaded with many items for the female veterans. These items were delivered to the VA Clinic Outreach Center at Fort McPherson along with many items for their clothes closet. This was a group effort of VFW Post 2667 & Auxiliary, American Legion Post 57 – Newnan, Georgia & Auxiliary & Marine Corps League Det #1325. Also helping were members from the local Boy Scouts Troop, DAR, & Sisters for Society. 36 people in attendance today. We thank everyone who helped.