How do YOU serve America beyond the military?

CH (MAJ) William Beaver — Wed, 29 Apr 2015 23:01:48 -0400

Either while you are in the military or after you are out, how do you continue your oath to serve the nation? Unless you believe you are released from the oath. How are you involved? Civil clubs? Churches? Veterans service organizations? Scouting?

Response by COL Charles Williams made Apr 30 at 2015 12:11 AM

COL Charles Williams — Thu, 30 Apr 2015 00:11:08 -0400

I am a high school teacher.

Response by SSgt Dan Montague made Apr 30 at 2015 12:12 AM

SSgt Dan Montague — Thu, 30 Apr 2015 00:12:49 -0400

I was for 5 years the Unit commander of a Young Marines unit. After moving and giving up the unit, I have been looking for another active one to join.
It is a great way to teach and mold young children. They start at 8years old. It was great watching them learn and grow. Best of all, they learned to teach each other. The units are supervised by adults, but ran by the Young Marines.

http://www.youngmarines.com

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 30 at 2015 1:01 AM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 30 Apr 2015 01:01:05 -0400

Help daughter in JROTC son in Boy Scouts and daughter in 4H three kids three ways to help

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 30 at 2015 1:35 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 30 Apr 2015 01:35:21 -0400

I have been in the MN Army National Guard now for over 15 years. The whole time I trained and mentored soldiers on how to fight and do there job to aid in staying alive in combat, how to save a life of a fellow soldier. On the civilian side I completely go to the other spectrum. I am a big volunteer in special Olympics. I coach and mentor young men and women of varying ages (8 being the youngest and 53 being the oldest) in a wide verioty of sports. I teach them the fundamentals of sports as well as helping there social ability. I specialize in downhill blind skiing. I love being able to take an individual that says they can't do it because of there disability and helping them prove to them self and to others that they truly can do it. In turn I believe they help me cope with my PTSD and that's all the payment I need for it.

I also drive my truck after bar closes through downtown and if I see people that are not capable of driving, I'll tell them to get in and I will drive them home so they don't get DUI's. I don't charge and allow them to tip if they feel they need to. I have made several friends doing this. And it helps keep me out of the bars as well.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 30 at 2015 2:26 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 30 Apr 2015 02:26:54 -0400

I volunteered for Boy Scouts for a few years while my son was in. I wanna do something like that after I get out. Love being able to teach young children and influence them in a positive manner

Response by GySgt Wayne A. Ekblad made Apr 30 at 2015 2:57 AM

GySgt Wayne A. Ekblad — Thu, 30 Apr 2015 02:57:12 -0400

Through my current position with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security ...

Response by MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca made Apr 30 at 2015 6:49 AM

MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca — Thu, 30 Apr 2015 06:49:55 -0400

Just as your picture depicts, I have been a Boy Scout leader for the past 6 years. I am also a member of our town's Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) and put my 20+ years of training to use.

Response by SSG Robin Rushlo made Apr 30 at 2015 6:56 AM

SSG Robin Rushlo — Thu, 30 Apr 2015 06:56:43 -0400

I am an Eagle Scout and have been a Scoutmaster and served many different district positions. Serve where I can.

Response by SrA Daniel Hunter made Apr 30 at 2015 8:49 AM

SrA Daniel Hunter — Thu, 30 Apr 2015 08:49:42 -0400

Most of my career since has been in public service. I volunteer for a Global Mentor Network through AMU, and volunteer locally for the Main Street Program. I am a member of American Legion and Pi Gamma Mu. And I freelance as Superman :) My oath never expires.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 30 at 2015 9:04 AM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 30 Apr 2015 09:04:25 -0400

Knights of Columbus 4th Degree & Chief Counselor of the Knights of Columbus youth group the Columbian Squires.

That pretty much takes up ALL of my free time.

Response by MSG Floyd Williams made Apr 30 at 2015 9:11 AM

MSG Floyd Williams — Thu, 30 Apr 2015 09:11:02 -0400

I used my knowledge, skills, and ability to mentor others in the civilian world, but still supporting the men and women who are serving in the Active Component, Reserves, and Guard.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 30 at 2015 7:57 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 30 Apr 2015 19:57:27 -0400

I am currently Webelos Scout Den Leader. It's a great opportunity to prepare young boys to enter Boy Scouts.

Response by CW3 Julie Chapman made May 6 at 2015 11:47 AM

CW3 Julie Chapman — Wed, 06 May 2015 11:47:44 -0400

I work at the VA to further serve the care of our countries Veterans.

Response by LTC Ken Bowers made Jun 29 at 2016 2:08 PM

LTC Ken Bowers — Wed, 29 Jun 2016 14:08:52 -0400

I chartered a Scout Troop at my church 5 years ago. I truly believe in the power of scouting. Scouting really does build character and enhance the skills and abilities of young men and boys. It is gratifying to see the scouts grow from boys to confident young men shaped by their experiences and skills learned in scouting!