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 believe many if not all on this site have went above & beyond to help our fellow brothers and sisters (strangers or not) many times in many ways over the years. I was told by a very wise man, my first and # 1 longtime hero...my Dad. That when you do something for someone only TWO people should know...you and that other person.
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I carry with me gas and food gift cards, and when I see a soldier in uniform, I share one of each gift card to them. If I don't have gift cards with me, I will pay for meals when I see uniformed soldiers or veterans that I personally know. This year my students made and delivered cards to our local Veteran's Home, and created a huge banner for the VFW and American Legion to hang in their facilities. It does my heart good to be able to say "Thank You" to those who protect or have protected my freedoms.
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All I really do is be there. I am on here if anyone needs to vent or just tell me something they don't say to others often, I wont judge and I wont tell others about said issue. I have my own issues I have had to work through so I know the feelings many of yall might have so I know when to offer advice and when to just listen and do what I can to cheer yall up. I might be a bit cooky about it at times but there is a method to my madness and I usually get at least a tiny smile or chuckle out of someone. I am also not above sharing the antics of my ESA Draconis in order to allow some people to share in his wonderful ability to put a smile on someone's face!
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I can't say that I've done anything. I'm always open if someone needs to talk or vent to, but I've never seen anyone post here that they've genuinely been in distress. Most of the posts I've seen have been friendly discussions. Sure I might answer a question or two if someone is looking for advice and I happen to have knowledge, but I don't think I've ever seen someone on here in need of actual help.
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Colonel Mikel Burroughs, I help all of them by being always being correct and thoughtful to all of the people in this world.
Also, I am thinking about giving a class on humility. After all, I AM RPs humble servant!
Also, I am thinking about giving a class on humility. After all, I AM RPs humble servant!
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I did 40 hours volunteer work for the Greenville, NC veterans affairs before taking a job with them during college.
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COL Mikel J. Burroughs
PO2 Kristy Williams That is awesome. Sorry for the long time to respond - I'm about 1,109 emails behind on email notifications for RallyPoint. I appreciate your work for veterans Kristy - thanks
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I have started a fraternal foundation the likes of which haven't been seen. Me and a small group of disabled retirees have formulated the plan and have began seeking out veterans who are in crisis or need some sort of support or advice. We are off to a rocky start as we are doing this out of our own pockets and none of us were above SGT before we retired with our disabilities. However we have each one of us seen how the govt/civilian side is to quick and easily casting us veterans aside and as such we had enough we have already helped one family who was losing everything and as such we couldn't be prouder to help. We can always use support from the community as one day it could be you we are coming to assist. Here is a link to our go fund me page which we use any proceeds from to assist other veterans! So please share this within your social medias and to your friends as we are always welcome to more support for our cause. Equally we could use a few sponsors as well! thanks all! https://www.gofundme.com/2s58zcnw
Click here to support Byrds i View Vet Outreach & crisis by Michael Byrd
I am a disabled veteran that is tired of all these organizations saying they are there to help veterans and yet we never see them do anything with the donations except pocket them and occasionally give a little meal/fund raiser. I also can not find work as when i get called in for interviews i am...
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COL Mikel J. Burroughs
CSM Charles Hayden Passed 7/29/2025 And we'll give you that one great deed under the terms of relgious duty my friend!
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Humbled. for the mention. I think that RP has given me more than words can express. I certainly hope my contribution has been positive for others. If I even helped One, I am grateful for the trust that you provided in me, "as I am a civilian". I need to Thank, Tony Lobello, for me even being here on RP, without his unwavering belief in me I would have never had the chance to meet so many wonderful human beings.
Now, to answer your question as to a snip-it of how I helped someone here on RP. It was because of my patients tenacity and my Advocacy, we changed the Law for you all. I wrote the 2014 Veterans Choice and Accountability Act, and then Poof Congress. I Advised them that you were not CROWS, we argued and will continue to battle until it goes back to what it was intended to do. Help a Veteran Anywhere, anytime, receive the best healthcare for their condition, at the right time in their disease process, in the right setting for the veteran. Boy, do I have a lot of work to do.
Now, to answer your question as to a snip-it of how I helped someone here on RP. It was because of my patients tenacity and my Advocacy, we changed the Law for you all. I wrote the 2014 Veterans Choice and Accountability Act, and then Poof Congress. I Advised them that you were not CROWS, we argued and will continue to battle until it goes back to what it was intended to do. Help a Veteran Anywhere, anytime, receive the best healthcare for their condition, at the right time in their disease process, in the right setting for the veteran. Boy, do I have a lot of work to do.
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COL Mikel J. Burroughs
Kim Bolen RN CCM ACM The number of people that you've helped here on RP is immense! You get a super large thumbs up from me and all those you've helped from a veteran advocate standpoint and those youare working with right now. I can't say enough great things about you!
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Kim Bolen RN CCM ACM
COL Mikel J. Burroughs - Thank you for your friendship and support. It is really a team thing!
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Speaking of open jobs:
Agility is looking for a CEO for a start-up Uber-type trucking company. All the details I have are below:
- No specific nationality
- 10-15 years solid background in Trucking, ideally in the region but not necessarily
- Experience in a startup
- Technically IT savvy
The industry of “Uberization” of Trucking was globally about $100 million in 2014, and is expected to be $26 BILLION by 2025 – it is already taking off in the USA, with about 20 start ups developing APPS and the networks.
Agility is partnered with a company in Brazil that already has success in the industry – very exciting.
Any names / contact information would be much appreciated – even if they do not meet all the listed qualifications. The more people with whom I discuss the opportunity, the more I can laser pinpoint strong candidates.
If you are interested, contact Jack Montgomery at:
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His phone number is:
+965 9553-2526
Agility is looking for a CEO for a start-up Uber-type trucking company. All the details I have are below:
- No specific nationality
- 10-15 years solid background in Trucking, ideally in the region but not necessarily
- Experience in a startup
- Technically IT savvy
The industry of “Uberization” of Trucking was globally about $100 million in 2014, and is expected to be $26 BILLION by 2025 – it is already taking off in the USA, with about 20 start ups developing APPS and the networks.
Agility is partnered with a company in Brazil that already has success in the industry – very exciting.
Any names / contact information would be much appreciated – even if they do not meet all the listed qualifications. The more people with whom I discuss the opportunity, the more I can laser pinpoint strong candidates.
If you are interested, contact Jack Montgomery at:
[login to see]
His phone number is:
+965 9553-2526
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COL Mikel J. Burroughs
CPT Mike Seals This is great - let me hlep get the word out to other connections here RP.
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MAJ Mike Reisman SPC Kevin Ford LTC Peter Hartman SFC Arturo De La Garza Jr. Brittley W. CPT (Join to see) SGT (Join to see) Amanda Novak Cpl Barry Apland PFC (Join to see) MAJ Milton P. PO1 James Giunta COL Gregory Julian CPT (Join to see) TSgt Lars Eilenfeld SrA Alvin Cook SFC (Join to see) PFC Joshua Moore SPC Brian Franco
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CPT Mike Seals
COL Mikel J. Burroughs - There should be a specific sectino where we can post open job announcements.
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COL Mikel J. Burroughs
CPT Mike Seals I believe there is, but I think there is a cost for that. I'm just an RP Volunteer, so I really don't know about the specifics. For now, I'm going to get the word out to my connections FREE, if you know what I mean - hope you don't mind? Thanks
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