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Posted on Jul 27, 2017
Hello, MG Mark Graham here from Vets4Warriors, I'll be by on Tuesday to chat with you. What questions do you have for me?
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From RP Staff:
RallyPoint is honored to host MG Mark Graham, former commander of First Army - Division West and Fort Carson, for a live Q&A on August 1st, 2017. General Graham began his career in 1977 as a Field Artillery officer and served honorably for more than 34 years. As a brigade commander in California, he was the first Active Duty Army Colonel to command a National Guard brigade in peacetime. During Hurricane Katrina he served as deputy commanding general of Fifth Army, leading evacuation and relief operations. Graham retired as the deputy chief of staff for FORSCOM G-3/5/7.
Today, he continues to serve as the senior director of Rutgers UBHC National Call Center, and Director of Vets4Warriors. Vets4Warriors is an incredible organization that strives to provide 24/7 confidential, stigma free peer support by veterans to Active Duty, National Guard and Reserve service members, Veterans, Retirees, and their families. Much like many of you have stepped in to help one another via RallyPoint over the past five years, Vets4Warriors’ team works to make sure military members have live access to those who understand at a time of need. The program is available to military members, veterans and families worldwide.
MG Graham is here to answer questions about his military experience, leadership, and the incredible ways Vets4Warriors is changing the game for military members and veterans in need. Please post your questions below!
From RP Staff:
RallyPoint is honored to host MG Mark Graham, former commander of First Army - Division West and Fort Carson, for a live Q&A on August 1st, 2017. General Graham began his career in 1977 as a Field Artillery officer and served honorably for more than 34 years. As a brigade commander in California, he was the first Active Duty Army Colonel to command a National Guard brigade in peacetime. During Hurricane Katrina he served as deputy commanding general of Fifth Army, leading evacuation and relief operations. Graham retired as the deputy chief of staff for FORSCOM G-3/5/7.
Today, he continues to serve as the senior director of Rutgers UBHC National Call Center, and Director of Vets4Warriors. Vets4Warriors is an incredible organization that strives to provide 24/7 confidential, stigma free peer support by veterans to Active Duty, National Guard and Reserve service members, Veterans, Retirees, and their families. Much like many of you have stepped in to help one another via RallyPoint over the past five years, Vets4Warriors’ team works to make sure military members have live access to those who understand at a time of need. The program is available to military members, veterans and families worldwide.
MG Graham is here to answer questions about his military experience, leadership, and the incredible ways Vets4Warriors is changing the game for military members and veterans in need. Please post your questions below!
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RALLYPOINT CONTINUES TO BRING THE VERY BEST IN HONORED GUEST TO ITS MEMBERS!
RP MEMBERS AND CONNECTIONS - PLEASE JOIN IN ON THE RALLYPOINT LIVE Q&A WITH MG Mark Graham ON 1 AUGUST 2017.
WHAT A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO ASK THE REALLY GOOD QUESTIONS FROM THE FORMER COMMANDER OF FIRST ARMY – DIVISION WEST AND FORT CARSON MG MARK GRAHAM, WHO RETIRED AFTER 34 YEARS OF SERVICE AS THE DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF FOR FORSCOM G3/5/7.
POST YOUR QUESTIONS FOR MG GRAHAM IN ADVANCE ON TOPICS LIKE HIS PERSONAL EXPERIENCE IN COMMANDING ONE OF THE FIRST NATIONAL GUARD BRIGADES, HIS EXPERIENCES FROM A LEADERSHIP STANDPOINT DURING HURRICANE KATRINA, HIS PERSONAL LEADERSHIP STYLE & BELIEFS, AND HIS CURRENT DUTIES AS THE SENIOR DIRECTOR OF RUTGERS UBHC NATIONAL CALL CENTER, AND AS DIRECTOR OF VETS4WARRIORS.
PLEASE POST YOUR QUESTION TODAY:
https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/hello-mg-mark-graham-here-from-vets4warriors-i-ll-be-by-on-tuesday-to-chat-with-you-what-questions-do-you-have-for-me
THE RALLYPOINT FORUM CONTINUES TO PROVIDE THESE GREAT OPPORTUNITIES TO ALL OF OUR VETERANS, SERVICE MEMBERS, RETIREES, CIVILIAN RECRUITERS, CIVILIAN SUPPORTERS, AND MILITARY FAMILY MEMBERS TO REACH OUT & ASK QUESTIONS TO FORMER SERVICE MEMBERS AND LEADERS OF OUR COUNTRY.
YOUR GREAT PARTICIPATION IS WELCOME, APPRECIATED, AND NEEDED TO KEEP THIS TYPE OF FORUM MOVING FORWARD.
THANKS FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT!
CAPT Michael Moran1SG Dennis HicksSGT Jen RoyPV2 Mark Zehner
RP MEMBERS AND CONNECTIONS - PLEASE JOIN IN ON THE RALLYPOINT LIVE Q&A WITH MG Mark Graham ON 1 AUGUST 2017.
WHAT A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO ASK THE REALLY GOOD QUESTIONS FROM THE FORMER COMMANDER OF FIRST ARMY – DIVISION WEST AND FORT CARSON MG MARK GRAHAM, WHO RETIRED AFTER 34 YEARS OF SERVICE AS THE DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF FOR FORSCOM G3/5/7.
POST YOUR QUESTIONS FOR MG GRAHAM IN ADVANCE ON TOPICS LIKE HIS PERSONAL EXPERIENCE IN COMMANDING ONE OF THE FIRST NATIONAL GUARD BRIGADES, HIS EXPERIENCES FROM A LEADERSHIP STANDPOINT DURING HURRICANE KATRINA, HIS PERSONAL LEADERSHIP STYLE & BELIEFS, AND HIS CURRENT DUTIES AS THE SENIOR DIRECTOR OF RUTGERS UBHC NATIONAL CALL CENTER, AND AS DIRECTOR OF VETS4WARRIORS.
PLEASE POST YOUR QUESTION TODAY:
https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/hello-mg-mark-graham-here-from-vets4warriors-i-ll-be-by-on-tuesday-to-chat-with-you-what-questions-do-you-have-for-me
THE RALLYPOINT FORUM CONTINUES TO PROVIDE THESE GREAT OPPORTUNITIES TO ALL OF OUR VETERANS, SERVICE MEMBERS, RETIREES, CIVILIAN RECRUITERS, CIVILIAN SUPPORTERS, AND MILITARY FAMILY MEMBERS TO REACH OUT & ASK QUESTIONS TO FORMER SERVICE MEMBERS AND LEADERS OF OUR COUNTRY.
YOUR GREAT PARTICIPATION IS WELCOME, APPRECIATED, AND NEEDED TO KEEP THIS TYPE OF FORUM MOVING FORWARD.
THANKS FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT!
CAPT Michael Moran1SG Dennis HicksSGT Jen RoyPV2 Mark Zehner
Hello, MG Mark Graham here from Vets4Warriors, I'll be by on Tuesday to chat with you. What...
*This Discussion Will Be Monitored By RallyPoint Staff* From RP Staff: RallyPoint is honored to host MG Mark Graham, former commander of First Army - Division West and Fort Carson, for a live Q&A on August 1st, 2017. General Graham began his career in 1977 as a Field Artillery officer and served honorably for more than 34 years. As a brigade commander in California, he was the first Active Duty Army Colonel to command a National Guard brigade...
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Stephanie Jones
Nice to make your acquaintance MG Graham! I worked with some people that worked the Katrina Disaster with FEMA.
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MG Mark Graham
Good afternoon! First I would like to thank Rally Point for hosting this forum and the work they do and for inviting me to join you today. Also, thanks to each of you that served for your service.
I want to start by letting you know a little about the organization I am working with today....Vets4Warriors [login to see]
Vet4Warriors
Discover the Power of Connection
Vets4Warriors is the leading peer support network for a service member, veteran, family member or caregiver who needs to talk to someone who has been through similar situations and can help them get answers to their questions.
Who We Are
Vets4Warriors provides a 24/7 peer support network that any individual in the military community can contact for confidential conversations and trusted solutions to physical, mental or social challenges, before those challenges turn into crises.
Vets4Warriors isn’t a crises or suicide hotline. We are a peer support network staffed by members of the veteran and military communities. Our philosophy is that there are no challenges we can’t help our veterans, military members, their families or their caregivers find the solution for.
We provide a multi-touch and multi-channel service. Clients engage for more than one contact, and there is more than one way to reach us.
What We Do
We provide sustained support to service members, veterans, family members and caregivers through confidential phone, text and online conversation. We are not a single-use resource. Many of the people we help continue to engage with us in an ongoing dialogue that spans months as they work through the challenges that led them to contact us in the first place.
I want to start by letting you know a little about the organization I am working with today....Vets4Warriors [login to see]
Vet4Warriors
Discover the Power of Connection
Vets4Warriors is the leading peer support network for a service member, veteran, family member or caregiver who needs to talk to someone who has been through similar situations and can help them get answers to their questions.
Who We Are
Vets4Warriors provides a 24/7 peer support network that any individual in the military community can contact for confidential conversations and trusted solutions to physical, mental or social challenges, before those challenges turn into crises.
Vets4Warriors isn’t a crises or suicide hotline. We are a peer support network staffed by members of the veteran and military communities. Our philosophy is that there are no challenges we can’t help our veterans, military members, their families or their caregivers find the solution for.
We provide a multi-touch and multi-channel service. Clients engage for more than one contact, and there is more than one way to reach us.
What We Do
We provide sustained support to service members, veterans, family members and caregivers through confidential phone, text and online conversation. We are not a single-use resource. Many of the people we help continue to engage with us in an ongoing dialogue that spans months as they work through the challenges that led them to contact us in the first place.
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No questions from me, MG Mark Graham. I just wish to extend my condolences to your wife and you on the loss of your sons. Thank you for your service, sacrifice and for what your wife and you continue to do to help troubled soldiers.
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LTC Stephen C.
I'm most sorry for your heart breaking troubles, SSG Jon Hill. "But Jesus said, 'Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.'" Matthew 19:14
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COL Mikel J. Burroughs
Condolences go out to MG Mark Graham and his wife for the loss of their sons!
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MG Mark Graham Thanks for being here on RallyPoint and thank you for your devotion and service to our Country.
My question is two part:
1. As Director for Vets4Warriors do you know if that organization has partnered with other non-profit organizations to provide additional services; would you consider it?
2. Do you find that a lot of your time is spent with Vets4Warriors in fundraising to keep the organization viable or have you crack the code on getting donations for that non-profit?
My question is two part:
1. As Director for Vets4Warriors do you know if that organization has partnered with other non-profit organizations to provide additional services; would you consider it?
2. Do you find that a lot of your time is spent with Vets4Warriors in fundraising to keep the organization viable or have you crack the code on getting donations for that non-profit?
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MG Mark Graham
MIkel -- Vets4Warriors is very collaborative with other organizations. We partner with many and always open to more. Wish I had cracked the code on funding as I do spend much time working fundraising but it is to obtain fund to hire veterans to answer the phone lines and live chat 24/7.. [login to see] .
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COL Mikel J. Burroughs
MG Mark Graham - Sir, that is great - I hope we can connect in the near future. I'm associated with Victory for Veterans Foundation and would like to set up a future call with you and your team. The power of networking. My email address is below, so when you get time that is convenient for you drop me an email and we coordinate schedules. Thank you,
Regards,
Register for our Victory Tour: BIKE22
https://secure.qgiv.com/event/BIKE22/register
Mikel J. Burroughs
Colonel (Retired)
Chairman, Board of Directors
Victory for Veterans/Veterans March on America
VFV Web: http://www.VictoryForVeterans.org
VMOA Web: http://www.vetsmarchonamerica.com
FaceBook: @VFVets (http://www.FaceBook.com/VFVets)
FaceBook: @VeteransMarchOn (http://www.facebook.com/VeteransMarchOn/)
Twitter: @VictoryVets (http://www.twitter.com/VictoryVets)
Twitter: @VMOAmerica (http://www.twitter.com/VMOAmerica)
LinkedIn: Victory For Veterans (http://www.linkedin.com/company/Victory-For-Veterans)
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"Fight for 22"
Regards,
Register for our Victory Tour: BIKE22
https://secure.qgiv.com/event/BIKE22/register
Mikel J. Burroughs
Colonel (Retired)
Chairman, Board of Directors
Victory for Veterans/Veterans March on America
VFV Web: http://www.VictoryForVeterans.org
VMOA Web: http://www.vetsmarchonamerica.com
FaceBook: @VFVets (http://www.FaceBook.com/VFVets)
FaceBook: @VeteransMarchOn (http://www.facebook.com/VeteransMarchOn/)
Twitter: @VictoryVets (http://www.twitter.com/VictoryVets)
Twitter: @VMOAmerica (http://www.twitter.com/VMOAmerica)
LinkedIn: Victory For Veterans (http://www.linkedin.com/company/Victory-For-Veterans)
Cell: [login to see]
Email: [login to see]
"Fight for 22"
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