Where did you serve and what did you do?

US Army 81-83 Nike Hercules Missile Fire Control Crew Member. 83-85 Patriot Missile Fire Control Crew Member. US Navy 86-02 Aircrew Survival Equipment Man (Parachute Rigger). (RETIRED)

How are you Still Serving?

Currently Post Commander and Charter Member of VFW Post 12217 in Holland Va. Instituted/ Chartered in February 2023. We have been very active in our surrounding community as well as being a Charter member of Cooties Pup tent 11 (Boondockers) as well as a Member of VFW Riders, VA Chapter.

Why do you do it?

To provide a place for Veterans to be with other Veterans. For them to be able to serve each other while serving the community in which they live. To help revitalize the Holland Community that had seen its businesses and community spirit ravaged by Covid 19.