Where did you serve and what did you do?

I served in Germany 1989-92. Ft. Bragg 1992-93. That was artillery/ammunition. National Guard 1993-04. I was a tanker/ food service. From 06-2012 food service/ platoon sergeant

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

I joined the VFW to help not only myself, but other struggling veterans transition from military to civilian life.

Why do you do it?

When I came back from Iraq, I lost everything and became homeless.