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esidents of Hampton Roads know that we are fortunate in many ways. Sunny, favorable weather allows us to enjoy an abundance of recreational activities on the water and the surrounding beaches, wetlands and forests for most of the year. Our communities offer rich opportunities for cultural, historical, artistic, religious, healthful, educational and other pursuits. A diversified economy, rooted in a peerless military presence, keeps our region strong, competitive and growing.

Those advantages, and others, bring us another that is equally important but may not be as readily visible: Many service members and their families choose to remain in, or move to, the Hampton Roads area after leaving military service.

Veterans make up 10.4 percent of the overall population of Virginia, one of the highest in the country, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Population Estimates Program for 2016. Within Virginia, many of the cities and counties with the highest numbers of veterans are in Hampton Roads. With 60,088 veterans, Virginia Beach is second only to Fairfax County for the highest number of veterans, according to the Census Bureau data. Other area cities with large number of veterans are Norfolk with 28,092, Chesapeake with 26,188 and Newport News with 20,992.

Not only do these former military members and their families live in Hampton Roads, but they also contribute greatly to our quality of life here by giving back. According to the Corporation for National and Community Service’s 2015 statistics, overall 25.1 percent of veterans volunteer -- a total of 4.8 million volunteers nationwide. And in 2015, the percentage of veterans who volunteered was higher than that of the general population.

Nationwide in 2015, veterans volunteered 801 million hours of service, equaling $18.9 billion of service, to religious, social/community, education/youth service and other organizations, according to the statistics.

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This year’s Still Serving nominees work to assist immigrant workers, church groups, Cub Scouts, Civil Air Patrol, domestic violence and sexual assault victims, other veterans and many more.

So we are not only fortunate, but also grateful and blessed, that after years spent serving their country, so many veterans and military retirees now serve Hampton Roads, providing innumerable positive effects to our region.

All of us at Military Newspapers of Virginia honor our 2017 Still Serving award winners and all of our veterans and military retirees by recognizing their hard work, dedication and sacrifice. To all of our deserving Hampton Roads veterans and retirees, we offer our heartfelt thank you.

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“YOU ARE PART OF THE WORLD’S MOST FEARED AND TRUSTED FORCE. ENGAGE YOUR BRAIN BEFORE YOU ENGAGE YOUR WEAPON.” — GENERAL MATTIS

U.S. Marine Corps | Gunnery Sergeant (Retired) | 20 Years of Service Why did you decide to stay in (or move to) Hampton Roads after your military career?

What are your achievements or fond memories outside the military?

My spouse is on active duty in the Navy and we are here until she retires in the summer of 2020.

The smiles and excitement when watching warriors beside each other accomplish something they never knew was possible due to their injury or illness.

Why did you decide to participate in your organization(s)?

Describe some of your military highlights.

The USO has been around forever giving back to the warriors and their families who have sacrificed so much for this country. Being part of that mission is very important to me and my family.

Advice for other veterans:

It is important to understand that amazing opportunities do not stop once you leave the active ranks.

How you react to these opportunities is a crucial stepping stone for many generations ahead. Furthermore, being part of the solution and eliminating the problem does not stop.

I retired as a U.S. Marine Gunnery Sergeant. Leading Marines is a passion of mine allowing them to expand their lateral limits while utilizing critical skills to accomplish anything.

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marathon (Shamrock 2018) and qualifying for the Boston Marathon (April 2019) with the help of a great training program and running partners through J&A Racing.

U.S. Navy | Captain (O6) | 29 Years of Service Why did you decide to stay in (or move to) Hampton Roads after your military career?

We had spent so many years in the Hampton Roads area that it just felt right and was the perfect location for our family and our interests. Opportunities are endless in this area.

Why did you decide to participate in your organization(s)?

I wanted to do something related to medical after the military. The Virginia Beach EMS program was a great way to get involved with the community and is such a wonderful opportunity. Your training is free and if interested, after a year of volunteering they 4 STILL SERVING | 12.06.18

will also pay for you to advance all the way to Paramedic. In addition, Hampton Roads cares for their veteran’s and I truly love giving back to the community.

What are your achievements or fond memories outside the military?

I have so many fond memories; however, will highlight just a few: Being released as an Attendant In Charge ‘AIC’ with Virginia Beach EMS and running my shifts from KVRS (Kempsville Volunteer Rescue Squad) and proctoring at the EMS Academy. Teaching skills to new students allows me to keep up my skills and pass along my passion for the program.

Lastly, a fond achievement was running my first

Describe some of your military highlights.

The first thing that comes to my mind is the ability to have worked with some incredible professionals. I am blessed to be a Captain, not because I did it, but because so many others prepared me and believed in me. I would add having the opportunity to be in Command and being assigned to two sea going staffs (Carrier Strike Groups) after 21 years in the Navy. A third highlight would be deploying to Pakistan, my most educational tour!

Advice for other veterans:

Get involved. There are so many wonderful volunteer opportunities in Hampton Roads. By paying it forward we continue to make a difference.

“LIFE IS EITHER A DARING ADVENTURE OR NOTHING.” — HELEN KELLER

U.S. Navy | Commander (Retired) | 25 Years of Service Why did you decide to stay in (or move to) Hampton Roads after your military career?

Hampton Roads is a good, central location close to all of our family. I can also never be too far from a great beach. The close proximity to multiple military bases was also appealing.

Why did you decide to participate in your organization(s)?

While on active duty, I did a tour as an instructor at the Navy and Marine Corps Training Facility at Dam Neck. That tour really got me thinking about teaching as a post Navy career. I enjoyed researching and communicating information to people. I already had a B.S. in Chemistry (Old Dominion ’85), Master’s Degree in Education (Troy University, ‘95, thanks Tuition Assistance!) and went on to gain my Teaching Certificate at Virginia Wesleyan University through the Troops to Teachers program. In 2015, I was hired as a Chemistry teacher at Indian River High School in Chesapeake. I truly enjoy interacting with high

schoolers and helping them realize and explore the science surrounding them daily.

What are your achievements or fond memories outside the military?

One of my favorites is being happily married to love of my life, Caroline Tetschner, a fellow Navy officer, for 18 years and counting. I am also very proud of raising three incredible children, who are now 2 adults and one teenager. My adult daughter is a music teacher who’s working on her Master’s Degree at University of Cincinnati, my adult son is an IT Security Specialist, and my teen girl is a very talented high school sophomore at Virginia Beach’s Performing Arts Academy.

Describe some of your military highlights.

Fresh out of Intel school I was ordered to the USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) as the OZ Division Officer. I served both during the initial Mediterranean cruise as well as during Operation Desert Storm. Be-

ing flown aboard a carrier mid cruise as a new Ensign and introduced to a group of experienced sailors as their new division officer was a bit unnerving but turned out to be a great leadership experience. They did their best to make me look competent while I tried to figure out what I was doing. I worked for the Defense Intelligence Agency as the Deputy Director of the Combined Analysis Center during Operation Iraqi Freedom Iraq in 2005. I never imagined as a Navy officer that I would be deployed to a desert to do intelligence work. I had the honor of serving as the first Officer in Charge (OIC) of the pier side Mayport Intelligence Resource Center (MIRC)/Intel Officer for Surface Group 2. I learned all about shoveling snow as a Midwest Sailor serving as the OIC of both Reserve Intelligence Area 12 (Columbus, OH) and Navy Intelligence Region Great Lakes (Great Lakes, IL).

Advice for other veterans:

Veterans already have the tools to be successful in any environment: organization, work ethic, self-confidence, and sense of mission. Once you retire, find the thing you really enjoy, regardless of how similar or different it was from your military job, and just start doing it. Immerse yourself in it, as you would any new tour and you will find success. Your skill set will make you an instant force multiplier in your organization.

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“I’D RATHER ATTEMPT TO DO SOMETHING GREAT AND FAIL, THAN TO ATTEMPT TO DO NOTHING AND SUCCEED.” — ROBERT SCHULLER prove their and their family’s quality of life. To work with a fellow veteran and witness them start off unemployed or homeless and progress to a level of selfsufficiency is instant gratification. Regardless of their history we strive to help them reach their destiny.

Describe some of your military highlights.

Why did you decide to stay in (or move to) Hampton Roads after your military career?

I transferred to the Hampton Roads area in 1997 and was fortunate enough to complete my entire military career at various duty stations in the local area.

After serving so many years in the area, Hampton Roads just seem like home. I also had a strong desire to continue serving within the military community or with organizations that support military families and there’s no better place to do that than Hampton Roads.

Why did you decide to participate in your organization(s)?

After retiring I decided to attend Saint Leo University to earn my degree in Human Services. While there I was required to complete an internship. After an interview with Eggleston I was allowed to perform 6 STILL SERVING | 12.06.18

my field placement at one of their day support programs. While there I became familiar with the history, mission and vision of Eggleston. I particularly admired the unique skills required to support and train individuals with various disabilities. Even though I was student, I was excited about being part of the Eggleston team. So when I was informed of the Warrior Bridge Program Coordinator position and Eggleston’s desire to provide employment and support to veterans with disabilities, there was no doubt I was in the right place.

I’ve experienced several highlights during my 24 years in the Navy. However, the opportunity to facilitate support groups within the Outpatient Crisis Intervention program at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth was a unique experience. It provided an opportunity to provide hope, support and spiritual mentorship to active duty service members struggling with a multitude of challenges. Another proud moment was being the very first Religious Program Specialist to serve on the Admiral staff at First Naval Construction Division (Navy Seabees).

What are your achievements or fond memories outside the military?

Advice for other veterans:

My greatest achievement outside the military is striving to improve the lives of fellow veterans through the Warrior Bridge program. It is truly a blessing to get up every morning with the primary purpose of simply helping or influencing another person to im-

Never under estimate the impact you have made through your military service. You are among the 30 percent of the population even eligible to serve in our armed forces. You are among the few that not only qualified, but willing to sacrifice yourself for others.

Never forget that!

MR. MATHEWS IS AN INSTRUMENTAL PART OF THE KIWANIS CLUB AND HE IS HELD IN HIGH REGARD FOR HIS ACCOMPLISHED MILITARY CAREER AND HIS CONTRIBUTIONS. — SANDRA MILLER

U.S. Marine Corps | O6 | End of Service: 1991 Volunteer, Philanthropy and/or Career Information Veteran continues to contribute to his/ her community and country in what way:

Retired USMC Colonel Lyle D. Mathews served his country for over 28 years. He participated in the Vietnam conflict and held various positions, including Field Artillery Officer, Military Police Officer and Ground Colonel. Mr. Mathews also received many awards during his career, including Pistol Expert Badge, National Defense Service Medal, Combat Action Ribbon, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Presidential Unit Citation, Republic of Vietnam Meritorious Unit Citation Gallantry Cross with Palm, Star

Medal with Combat “V”, Vietnam Service Medal (7th award), Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit, to name a few.

Upon retirement in 1991 Lyle became active in the San Diego community. He joined the Kiwanis Club and was member in good standing when he moved to Norfolk, Virginia.

How Lyle Mathews has gone above and beyond working with the military and/or civilian community:

Mr. Mathews retired from the military in 1991 and in the following years he became a member of various

clubs. His main focus became the Kiwanis Club in San Diego where he lived when he retired from active duty. He moved to Norfolk, Virginia and has since became a member of the Kiwanis Club of Ocean View.

Mr. Mathews is very active with our club and is always contributing to our mission of supporting local children. Last year Lyle took it upon himself to purchase and deliver 20+ pumpkins to the ForKids Homeless Shelter in Norfolk. The children in their program were absolutely floored that someone thought so much of them to do that. We have bi-monthly donation drives to support the ForKids shelter and Lyle is always involved. We also have an annual Scholarship Program that is funded by our annual Flounder Tournament. In the past 5 years we have presented over $20,000 in scholarships and various grants to our chosen children’s charities. Mr. Mathews is an instrumental part of our club and he is held in high regard for his accomplished military career and his contributions to our club.

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“CAN DO!” — WILLARD SMITH What are your achievements or fond memories outside the military?

Helping homeless veterans through the Vetshouse program and to see their return to independent and productive lifestyles.

U.S. Air Force & U.S. Navy | 22 Years 6 Months of Service Why did you decide to stay in (or move to) Hampton Roads after your military career?

Married a native of Norfolk and decided to remain in Hampton Roads.

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Why did you decide to participate in your organization(s)?

I love to help people and Vetshouse Inc. provides me the opportunity to do so.

Describe some of your military highlights.

The highlight of my military career was serving 5 tours of duty in Vietnam.

Advice for other veterans:

My advice for other veterans is always extend a helping hand to another veteran.

“GOD’S LOVE IS THE MOST POWERFUL FORCE IN THE WORLD!” “BEAT ARMY” — VAUGHN E. WILSON JR. 4-day ‘Cursillo/Walk To Emmaus’ type of renewal program designed for state and federal prisons. It’s ecumenical with some 30 Christian men from many different churches with 42 ‘residents’. I’ve been on over 30 of these teams since 1992.

U.S. Navy | Captain (Retired) | 36 Total Years of Service Why did you decide to stay in (or move to) Hampton Roads after your military career?

Some 17 of my 30 years were served here (2-5 years at a time), we loved it here and had a nice home plus many friends and our church family was here. Weather is great overall. There is a lot to do and see here and we have base support (Commissary, Exchange, Medical gymnasium and V.A.).

Why did you decide to participate in your organization(s)?

I had some early spiritual experiences as a youngster that established the importance of having a good relationship with God in my life. After retiring, I attended a 4-day renewal program in my church (Episcopal Cursillo). I spent three of those days in a retreat setting learning how to live a Christian life right where I was and the fourth day was all about how to live the rest of my life.

Looking back at my life, I realized my priorities had gotten all out of whack. First priority was my career, second was my family and my relationship with God

was way down on there somewhere! So, ever since then I’ve made my relationship with God my #1 priority, #2 was my relationship with my family and every other human being and everything else was after that! And they were all love relationships!

I started praying for just where God was leading me, and after a year of getting involved in a lot of things at church and joining the Lion’s Club to do some secular ‘good works’, I gave up and prayed the next Sunday morning before church started. “Lord, I’ve tried all these things, but it just doesn’t feel that this is what you want of me. So I just surrender! Tell me what you want me to do!” The next Wednesday morning I woke up and God’s answer was clear as a bell! “Give me the rest of your life.” Gulp! So I’m now trying to do that!

I’ve gotten involved in Jail and Prison Ministry. First as a volunteer with Prison Fellowship Ministries going into local prisons in Virginia, then as a Deputy Sheriff in the Norfolk Jail for 2 ½ years. I followed as a Probation & Parole Officer in Norfolk for 3 ½ years, as a Chaplain in the Norfolk Jail for 2 ½ years, as a volunteer in Kairos Ministry and started Prison Fellowship’s Angel Tree Program at our church. Kairos (God’s Special Time) is a

What are your achievements or fond memories outside the military?

Scouting, Eagle Scout, Life Guard, Water Safety Instructor (taught swimming lessons), high school basketball, tennis, high jumper, college swimmer, BS in Marine & Aeronautical Engineering, MS in Electrical Engineering. In church, I became a Stephen Minister, joined the Order of St. Luke, became a Healing Minister, serve on the Outreach Commission, served on the Vestry, Lay Eucharist Minister, Lay Reader and fed the hungry.

Describe some of your military highlights.

Naval Aviator, flew the S-2F ‘Stoof’ off of aircraft carriers in the Atlantic hunting Russian submarines during the Cold War. Landing Signal Officer (LSO) in VS-36, Chief Engineer in VX-1. Commanding Officer of VS-27, Armed Forces Staff College, Naval Air Test Center, Patuxent River, Defense and Naval Attaché to Peru, Battle Staff Commander in the CINCLANT Airborne Command Post.

Advice for other veterans:

Get involved! Join a church! Do good works!

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Mutts with a Mission

utts with a Mission matches qualified disabled veterans with trained service dogs in an effort to improve quality of life and prevent military. Brooke Corson is the organization’s founder and executive director. While serving as an Army supply sergeant for Bravo Company 1/50 Infantry Training Battalion at Ft. Benning, GA, Corson recognized the restorative impact her Cairn Terrier puppy, Angus, had on her fellow soldiers.

She also noticed she was losing friends to the effects of PTSD. Brooke worked as a dog trainer during college and decided to apply those skills to the issue. With the help of her husband Joe and brother Keller, Mutts with a Mission was born in 2008. The organization relocated to Virginia in 2011 and operates in Portsmouth.

The non-profit receives no federal funding and is supported entirely by public contributions. All assistance provided is free.

Veterans and Wounded Warriors with a service-connected disability are eligible to apply. Initially, dogs were prepared for service two ways.

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Volunteers known as puppy raisers fostered young pups adopted from shelters, bringing them in to the office weekly for training.

Care was taken to choose breeds that wouldn’t trigger vets and that were in the correct age bracket. When they were 18 months old, dogs received specific task training before being paired with a vet. Puppy raisers have no out of pocket expenses. All veterinary services, food and supplies are furnished. Placements were permanent, with annual certifications.

Currently, the most common process is a team effort involving the vet’s pet. A veteran can request to use his own dog in the program.

If requirements are met and a suitability test is passed, dog and owner are trained together.

It takes six months to two years to fully train a dog. The non-profit currently has 31 dogs in training. An annual service dog graduation celebrates the hard work of the teams, recognizes the volunteers and showcases a parade of puppies and dogs in training. The 2018 graduation was held at the Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel.

Service dogs perform a variety of tasks, based on the handler’s disability. Skills include turning on and off lights, retrieving a telephone or other item, offering balance assistance or helping a person get up, providing medication reminders and more. Dogs are trained to alert for anxiety and provide tactile stimulation during a flashback or anxiety attack.

Mutts on a Mission is celebrating its 10th anniversary. Jennifer Bacon is the organization’s Public Affairs and Community Engagement Coordinator. “We’re the only company of this kind on the east coast. This service is needed,” she said.

One Hour Heating and Cooling agrees.

Through its philanthropic division One Hour Cares, the Virginia Beach-based company donates $5,000 each quarter to a local organization. To date, it has awarded $96,000. One Hour selects three businesses and the public votes. Mutts with a Mission was its September 2018 winner.

Fisher House

Fisher House also answers a special need of the military community. Located on the grounds of the Portsmouth Naval Medical Center, the house offers temporary lodging to family members and loved ones of veterans and active duty armed forces personnel undergoing inpatient treatment at the hospital.

Jill Thompson has been the Fisher House general manager since 2013. The house fills a dire need in drastic circumstances. “Our families are facing traumatic news,” she said, explaining that an unexpected, life-threatening diagnosis or transport to the hospital by medevac are the most common introduction to the program. “There is a lot of fear and questioning. Separation from loved ones is the last thing they have to worry about. We are a home away from home.”

The Portsmouth Fisher House can accommodate six families with six people to a suite.

There is a handicap-accessible suite with room for five. The house is equipped with a full kitchen, dining and laundry rooms and a sitting area.

Volunteers cook and help maintain the home and garden. Food is donated. One organization provides a Christmas in July gift each year- stocking the house’s freezer and pantry.

All assistance is provided at no cost to families. It has been this way from the beginning.

The first Fisher House opened at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, MD in 1991, the work of Zachary and Elizabeth Fisher. Zachary Fisher was a builder, philanthropist and dedicated supporter of the Armed Forces.

The Portsmouth house opened in 1993.

Virginia also has sites in Richmond and Ft Belvoir. Currently, there are 78 Fisher Houses across the country. The program has housed more than 300,000 families. The work has expanded, providing more than $18,000,000 in scholarship grants and 70,000 plane tickets to wounded, injured, and ill service members and their love ones.

“We are honored to assist our families. I wish I could heal them all,” Thompson said.

G.I. Jenn

Though she does not live in Hampton Roads, Jennifer Griffin’s passion for the military is felt across the nation. GI Jenn, a name she was given by a group of Vietnam Veterans,

Warrior Talk radio is heard online two hours weekly on Tuesdays from 8-10 pm EST. It features guest speakers, live callers, and recognition of veteran-owned businesses. It is a place where civilians can learn about the concerns of the military community. is the founder of Warrior Talk Radio, a podcast devoted to veterans and the issues they face.

Born in Virginia, the Arizona resident lives and breathes military. Her father served in Vietnam, her brother served in the first Gulf War and two uncles were Marines. Both her grandfathers served in the Navy – one in the Pacific during WWII, the other a Lt. Commander in the Korean War. Members of her family have served the armed forces since the

Revolutionary War, she said.

Her employment background is in sales, finance and social media. When Griffin began assisting friends and family with Veteran’s Administration claims, however, a passion was born. “I began to get a feel for it. It was complicated to others, but made sense to me. “ What troubled her was the maze soldiers had to traverse for effective care. Six years ago, she began her podcasts to network veterans seeking support and mentors willing to assist.

Warrior Talk radio is heard online two hours weekly on Tuesdays from 8-10 pm EST. The format includes guest speakers, live callers, recognition of veteran-owned businesses and anything of importance to listeners. It is also a place where civilians can learn about the concerns of the military community.

A prevailing issue, Griffin states, is the belief that wounded warriors and those suffering stress disorders are a danger to society. “They are more danger to themselves as they’ve been conditioned to suffer in silence and trained to not quit. They fought so hard to do this. Now that they’re away from the military, they question their worth and begin to selfmedicate,” she explained.

Two shows are especially memorable to Griffin. One featured veteran and YouTube sensation Mat (one ‘t’) Best, who uses humor to describe military life. His Warrior Talk visit featured a hilarious skit that pit NAVY Seals against Army Rangers.

A poignant show involved Green Beret Andrew Marr, co-founder of the Warrior Angels Foundation, who discussed alternative protocols for traumatic brain injury and PTSD in veterans, work he is undertaking with Dr. Mark Gordon, medical director of Millennial Health Centers, Inc. After a 6 month hiatus as Griffin took care of her significant other recuperating from a fourth service-connected spinal surgery, the podcast returns in December. Upcoming guests include Max Martini, the actor who played Christian Grey’s bodyguard in the ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ movies. Martini will discuss his upcoming movie ‘Sergeant Will Gardner’, the story of an Iraq war veteran’s motorcycle trip across America.

Like the founders of Mutts with a Mission and the legacy of Fisher House, Griffin is committed to assisting veterans. “They’ve earned it.”

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STILL SERVING MILITARY VETERAN NOMINEES 2011-2018

Jack Rohrer | Navy

Gene Crabtree | Navy

Jason Redman | Navy

Dan Baxter | Navy

Margaret Mcguinness | Navy

Diane Beavers | Army

Barbara Geraghty | Navy

Tanisha A. Bown | Navy

Mark Neville | Navy

Bruce Lalonde | Navy

Francis Cubillo | Marine Corps

Stacey Cummings | Air Force

A. Doyle Quisenberry | Navy

Donald Hodge | Navy

Leon Hill | Marine Corps

Ted Digges | Navy

Paige Cherry | Army

Betty Miller | Navy

Fred Archer | Navy

George A. Gallo | Army

Arnold Lorea | Air Force

Jeff Oster | Marine Corps

Mike Hoffpauir | Army

Ronald Hyman | Navy

David Knapp | Army

Jeri Prophet | Navy

Don Phillips | Army

Rebecca Landick | Navy

Fredda Bryan | Navy

Roger Hughes | Navy

Sue Fitzgerald | Navy

Lyren A. Morris | Army

Andre Smith | Navy

Melinda Zimmerman | Navy

William Hayden | Navy

Timothy Pentecost | Army

Raymond Drew | Navy

Christine Schweiss | Army

Les Page | Marine Corps

Wesley Werling | Air Force

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STILL SERVING MILITARY VETERAN NOMINEES 2011-2018

Larry Banks | Navy

Rob Allen | Army

Teresa Arnold | Navy

Johnny Ayo | Marine Corps

Ron Bauman | Navy

Norm Auland | Navy

Walter Goodwyn | Marine Corps

Kathy Donovan | Navy

Chuck Beers | Navy

Robert Byrne, Sr. | Navy Reserve

Matthew Klym | Navy

John Fedorowicz | Navy

Freddie Cano | Navy

Tanya Canty | Navy

Andrew Damiani | Army

Jim Donovan | Navy

Jeanne M. Mcdonnell | Navy

Lyle Mathews | Marine Corps

Betty Hand | Navy

Richard S. Erie | Navy

Eric Mclendon | Navy

Willard Smith | Air Force/Navy

George Holscher | Navy

Antoine Hines | Navy

Jason Redman | Navy

Vaughn Wilson Jr. | Navy

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Betty Miller | Navy Joe Schnurbusch | Navy

Bruce Lalonde | Navy

Ross Vierra | Navy

Fran Wilson | Marine Corps

Timothy Giles | Navy

Michelle R. Story | Navy

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Military Title Chief Religious Program Specialist Tim Giles, USN (Ret.) Current Title Eggleston Warrior Bridge Program Coordinator

Tim manages Eggleston’s Warrior Bridge Program which assists veterans with disabilities by connecting them to vital resources, services and employment. The Warrior Bridge program uses a person-centered approach to promote self-sufficiency through satisfying employment. Warrior Bridge is in a unique position to provide immediate employment to veterans through Eggleston’s multiple businesses. Warrior Bridge is dedicated to bridging the gap between resources, support, and sustained employment for veterans with disabilities.

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Larry Banks

2011 Veteran of the Year

2015 Veteran of the Year

Gene Crabtree

Rob Allen

Navy | Served 1947-1976

Navy | Served 1977-1999

2012 Veteran of the Year

2016 Veteran of the Year

Jason Redman

Jeanne M. McDonnell

Navy | Served 1952-1983

Army | Served 1991-1994

2013 Veteran of the Year

2017 Veteran of the Year

Timothy “Frosty” Pentecost

Kathy Donovan

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2014 Veteran of the Year Army | Served 1975-1995

Navy | Served 1981-2006

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