Where did you serve and what did you do?

Paratrooper in the 18th Airborne Corps, served in Bosnia 1996; Operation Joint Endeavor as a Heavy Equipment Operator. Expeditionary Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Overseas Service, National Defense, Army Service, Parachutist badge

How are you Still Serving?

Founder and former Chairman of the Iowa VFW Riders Group, 2-time District Commander, All-State and 2-time Post Commander. 4-time National Fundraising Champion for the VFW VanderClute Memorial Motorcycle Ride raising nearly $30,000 for the programs the ride supports.

Why do you do it?

I love my country. I love my fellow brothers and sisters who fought for and still fight for this country. Grandson of a 101st D-Day Paratrooper, continuing a family legacy of service to my Country. Airborne!