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 never helped out a specific individual, but give my 2 cents for what it's worth whenever there's military related topics (which I prefer over religious and political debates).
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COL Mikel J. Burroughs
SrA Edward Vong Any type of information that can be helpful is helping others on this site Eddie. You've done more than you can ever imagine. Keep it up brother! I owe you a "Vote up" when I get more ammunition!
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COL Mikel J. Burroughs
I ran into the ammunition problem yesterday. you tagged me on a lot and couldn't do anything, and so much happened between then, I couldn't find all the old posts....haha.
I ran into the ammunition problem yesterday. you tagged me on a lot and couldn't do anything, and so much happened between then, I couldn't find all the old posts....haha.
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I've offered or suggested my opinion to younger Veterans that had questions about being a Commercial Truck driver and offered my support and my ear for them if needed or if they just wanted to shoot the breeze
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COL Mikel J. Burroughs
PO3 Steven Adams That is awesome - thank you for your contribution - every little bit we provide to others out here on RP is invaluable! I you a big vote up when I can more ammunition!
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Offered up info on transitioning from the AD to AGR or applying for an AGR slot. My services remain open as I used to sit on AGR hire boards for my BN.
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COL Mikel J. Burroughs
MSG (Join to see) This is exactly what I'm talking about here on RP. This is Help Section of experts from all the services that can provide us all with helpful hints, how to do's, and a wealth of information. This is an excellent exchange for helping each other. Let's keep that going and take full advantage of it - thanks for sharing your snippet! I owe you a vote up my friend!
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Leeting my family here at RP know that they are special to me and that they mean the world to me. THough I am not able to do alot, I am here if anyone needs a friend.
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COL Mikel J. Burroughs
PFC Pamala (Hall ) Foster Sometimes that is all that is needed. Don't ever stop. Thanks for your contribution! I owe you a vote up!
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I haven't to my knowledge but certainly would in any capacity possible. Folks may enlist or become Officer for many reasons but once they are snapped in to military they do it for the guy/gal on either flank. Not for the Flag or patriotism, for National security or the pay and bennies or other tangibles. When the time comes to make sacrifice or go the extra mile it is for those that have gone before and those they serve with. So I look at being a Veteran as an extension of that. It hurts me deeply to know so many are in physical and emotional pain and I wish I could help. I looked into VA opportunities in Crisis Counselling but they require post-grad degrees and certifications. I know there is a reason but also know that nobody understands or can relate to a Vet better than another Vet.
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Simple answer....not nearly enough. I need to find time and make some adjustments to my life and schedule and provide a more active role.
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I've turned a couple , 3 actually, vets towards a chance at commercial fishing, in Portland Maine and San Francisco California. It got them off the streets and into a good industry with a good , well earned, paycheck
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