Posted on Jul 27, 2016
What have you done personally to help out a veteran or service member on RallyPoint?
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RP Members and Connections share your stories of the help and services you've provided to other veterans or service members here on RallyPoint since you've been a member!
I’m not asking you to disclose names or personal information and this isn't about who did or didn't do what, but rather about sharing the success of RallyPoint from the aspect of helping our brothers and sisters that are in pain from wounds or disabilities, those looking for work and trying to survive, those that just need a friend or someone to talk with, those needing a home, those needing help with the VA, and the list could go on.
Share a snippet of your success story with the rest of the RP Nation
Here’s a small snippet of my contribution:
“I’ve had the pleasure of helping a number of veterans and service members through Sponsor a Vet Life (SAVL) and along with Kim Bolen we’ve helped a lot navigate the VA Health System. I’ve made a lot of friends and have helped them navigate RP as well. I have a lot more to do, how about you?”
I’m not asking you to disclose names or personal information and this isn't about who did or didn't do what, but rather about sharing the success of RallyPoint from the aspect of helping our brothers and sisters that are in pain from wounds or disabilities, those looking for work and trying to survive, those that just need a friend or someone to talk with, those needing a home, those needing help with the VA, and the list could go on.
Share a snippet of your success story with the rest of the RP Nation
Here’s a small snippet of my contribution:
“I’ve had the pleasure of helping a number of veterans and service members through Sponsor a Vet Life (SAVL) and along with Kim Bolen we’ve helped a lot navigate the VA Health System. I’ve made a lot of friends and have helped them navigate RP as well. I have a lot more to do, how about you?”
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I have traveled to testify at veterans appeals hearings as a credible witness to direct agent orange herbicides exposure
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COL Mikel J. Burroughs
MSgt Msgtroy Foster God Bless you Troy for your incredible amount of help and the owrk that you've done! I owe a big Vote Up!
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I have provided advice and counsel to many and most importantly I have interceded with our Lord and Savior for many service members and many of my fellow veterans including you my friend COL Mikel J. Burroughs.
LTC Stephen C. Capt Seid Waddell CW5 Charlie Poulton CW5 (Join to see) SGM David W. Carr LOM, DMSM MP SGT SFC William Farrell SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL SSG James J. Palmer IV aka "JP4" SSgt (Join to see) SSgt Robert Marx SGT (Join to see) SGT Robert Hawks SGT Robert George SGT John " Mac " McConnell SGT Forrest Stewart SP5 Mark Kuzinski SrA Christopher Wright SPC (Join to see)
LTC Stephen C. Capt Seid Waddell CW5 Charlie Poulton CW5 (Join to see) SGM David W. Carr LOM, DMSM MP SGT SFC William Farrell SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL SSG James J. Palmer IV aka "JP4" SSgt (Join to see) SSgt Robert Marx SGT (Join to see) SGT Robert Hawks SGT Robert George SGT John " Mac " McConnell SGT Forrest Stewart SP5 Mark Kuzinski SrA Christopher Wright SPC (Join to see)
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COL Mikel J. Burroughs
LTC Stephen F. You have provided a lot of advise, great responses, great information, and the word of God to many on RP that really appreciate it - keep up the great work!
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Because I live in Kuwait, I've had many RallyPoint members approach me for advice on getting a job here. As always, and especially with fellow veterans, I put them in contact with those whom I know can help.
It's no trouble, and I'm glad to be in a position to be able to help as best I can.
It's no trouble, and I'm glad to be in a position to be able to help as best I can.
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PO3 Steven Adams
Hi Captain Do you have advice for me on working in Kuwait as a Commercial Truck Driver all I run into seem like scams they want you to pay them . Your help would be appreciated Thank you Steven B Adams
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COL Mikel J. Burroughs
CPT Mike Seals That is really great Mike - thanks for doing that here on RP. I you a big vote up when I get more ammunition!
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CPT Mike Seals
PO3 Steven Adams - Steven, There are only a few companies here that have positions for US employees with Commercial Licenses.
Go here: https://vectrusjobs.taleo.net/careersection/vectrus.external/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en and search for 'driver'.
Go here: https://vectrusjobs.taleo.net/careersection/vectrus.external/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en and search for 'driver'.
Thank you for your interest in a career with us. In addition to searching for jobs and applying, you can also set your account to send alerts when new jobs are posted in your areas of interest.
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PO3 Steven Adams
CPT Mike Seals - Captain Mike , Thank you for taking the time to do this . I do appreciate it . Sincerely Steven B Adams
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I love how modest these posts are by my colleagues, they continue to serve, support, help and guide many in and out of uniform daily.
Since I am between positions (by choice), I have become a "Military Matchmaker" (my new title and most favorite to date).
I have been volunteering and doing pro bono 'work' for those about to transition and those seeking new positions, support and guidance.
Selfishly rewarding, keeps me connected and helps me feel as if I am making a small difference.
Since I am between positions (by choice), I have become a "Military Matchmaker" (my new title and most favorite to date).
I have been volunteering and doing pro bono 'work' for those about to transition and those seeking new positions, support and guidance.
Selfishly rewarding, keeps me connected and helps me feel as if I am making a small difference.
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I volunteered with an NPO for a while. Listened to the troubles they were having, whethean r it was financial or even PTSD driving a desire to kill themselves. I can say that I have gotten to help keep their lights on, and some of them to get a different grasp on life.
By no means was it 100% successful , so i have worn my uniform for the last goodbye on numerous occasions over the last year. Its heartbreaking to know any brother or sister ends their life.
By no means was it 100% successful , so i have worn my uniform for the last goodbye on numerous occasions over the last year. Its heartbreaking to know any brother or sister ends their life.
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COL Mikel J. Burroughs
SPC Mason Mullins Please send them my way and we can work together - Sponsor a Vet Life (SAVL) We've got a program that we started up called Sponsor a Vet Life (SAVL) and we provide (peer-to-peer) support via an online methodology in the Virtual World that helps members with PTSD, TBI, MST, and that are severely disabled reintegrate back into social settings and group functions. I'd like for you to check it out one of these days on a Thursday evening. Here are the directions to attend a webinar and collaborate:
If you are interested and would like to attend a Webinar first, we are conducting them on Thursday nights at 7:00 PM EST. Please go to this link:
http://www.sponsoravet.life/#!veteran-webinars/ybtiq
Here is a link to our RP Group Page. Please follow the page:
https://www.rallypoint.com/organizations/sponsor-a-vet-life-virtual-world-solutions-d-b-a-sponsor-a-vet-life-wharton-nj
I look forward to communicating with you in the future. I hope you can attend a webinar and thanks for your support of the veterans, service members, and retirees on RallyPoint.
If you are interested and would like to attend a Webinar first, we are conducting them on Thursday nights at 7:00 PM EST. Please go to this link:
http://www.sponsoravet.life/#!veteran-webinars/ybtiq
Here is a link to our RP Group Page. Please follow the page:
https://www.rallypoint.com/organizations/sponsor-a-vet-life-virtual-world-solutions-d-b-a-sponsor-a-vet-life-wharton-nj
I look forward to communicating with you in the future. I hope you can attend a webinar and thanks for your support of the veterans, service members, and retirees on RallyPoint.
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I have spoken to a few other vets about this site. I have told them that here they will be vetted to maintain the honor of the site with no posers. As to how many joined who knows, at least the data is out there for use.
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MSG Jay Jackson
Help a few with VA issues, getter paper work and records from the NPRC, correcting records.
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Well, it doesn't seem like much when it's spelled out but I hope I helped one "soon to be a vet" find a decent place to live when he moves to Colorado. I'm not a counselor by any means but if that PTSD sufferer found help in Georgia, I'll be happy. That's really all that was important.
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COL Mikel J. Burroughs
PO3 Sandra Gomke That is yet to be decided. Somewhere in the Aurora, Centennial, Castle Rock, or Parker areas - close enough to get to Buckley Air Force Base and the Cherry Creek Mall - that is where my wife took a new job and is there now. She is staying with my Bother (Gary) who lives in Longmont, CO. Will know more as we visit apartment locations. Not buying right now. Housing is crazy in and around Denver right now.
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PO3 Sandra Gomke
COL Mikel J. Burroughs - I'm about 50 miles NE of Denver on I-76. But I work in Denver. Maybe we can meet up sometime after you get settled.
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PTSD Anonymous needs your support - PTSD Anonymous
http://www.ptsdanonymous.org/announcements-1/requestforassistanceandcoordination
http://www.ptsdanonymous.org/announcements-1/requestforassistanceandcoordination
PTSD Anonymous needs your support - PTSD Anonymous
support and discussion for veterans affected by post traumatic stress disorder, ptsd, tbi, suicide, peer support, spouse support, peer groups.
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COL Mikel J. Burroughs
SGT (Join to see) You are spot on - we've have all developed some very strong bonds here on RP. I've meet with at least three members in person and will be meeting two more in the next several weeks here in California before I move to Colorado. I look forward to connecting with more personally in the Denver, Colorado area after August 31, 2016.
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I'm still new, I'm not sure if I have done much. But you Sir are a great inspiration. Thank you for connecting with me.
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