Grace employees across the U.S. had a special opportunity last week thanks to our Veterans Employee Resource Group, GVETS. Chris Willingham, retired U.S. Marine Military Working Dog (MWD) handler, gave a keynote address and spoke about his time serving overseas with his MWD, K9 Lucca. “I was very blessed to be paired with Lucca. During her 400 patrols, no one was ever injured when she was walking point. She was an incredible asset to have on the battlefield,” said Chris. Today, Chris is President of the United States War Dogs Association , a nonprofit that supports military working dogs - both current and former - and promotes the long history of their invaluable service. Special thanks to our GVETS board members Nathan Atkins, Barbara Miller, Steve Karavas and Brian Terpening for hosting this event. Are you an active duty military member or a veteran who served in the U.S. armed forces and looking for your next role? Check out our open positions and come join a team that’s passionate about celebrating our nation’s heroes: https://lnkd.in/dQfnSkJb #Veterans #MilitaryService #VeteranSupport #GraceGVETS #EmployeeResourceGroup
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Maj Geoff Ball's insights, combat experience, and heart wrenching dialog are critical to our nation's understanding of the impact from the loss of its most treasured citizens – those that have served and lost their lives in service to our nation. As the presidential election accelerates to a fever pitch, with name calling and unfulfilled promises, it seems that those leaders have forgotten the value of servant leadership, their responsibility toward those they sacrifice without reason, and ultimately being held accountable for their actions - wrongly taken. To reestablish trust between the Executive Branch and the Department of Defense and its Marines and Sailors require that everyone within this failed operation must admit to their mistakes...Corporal Hunter Lopez, Corporal Daegan Page, Corporal Humberto Sanchez, Lance Corporal Jared Schmitz, Lance Corporal Rylee McCollum, Lance Corporal Kareem Nikoui, Lance Corporal Dylan Merola, Lance Corporal David Espinoza, and HM3 Maxton Soviak and their families deserve your admission of the truth. #goNavy #USNavy #veterans #veteransupport #veteranshelpveterans #defence #usna
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Join us on Sept 26, 2024, at 12 pm CST as we welcome Ryan Prunty, a dedicated US Navy veteran and ALS advocate. After serving 10 years as a Hospital Corpsman, Ryan transitioned to a passionate career helping veterans and those living with ALS. In this episode, Ryan shares his incredible journey from Afghanistan deployments to advocacy with the ALS Association, highlighting the support gaps for veterans and non-veterans alike. Don’t miss this powerful conversation hosted by Rebecca Dollinger! 💬 #YourVoiceMatters #RyanPrunty #ALSAdvocate #VeteranSupport #PodcastEpisode #RebeccaDollinger #VeteransWithALS
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This is such great insight: “Not being a Green Beret is harder than being a Green Beret.” Read on for the explanation ../
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On this day, we pause to remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and honor the heroes who stepped forward in the face of unimaginable tragedy. First responders, medical personnel, and countless volunteers served courageously, offering their all to help families and communities in need. As a USAF veteran, I’ve come to reflect on what it truly means to serve. When we sign up to join the military, I don’t know if we fully understand the weight of giving ourselves for others. But when the moment comes—when faced with the decision to defend our country, fight for freedom, and even face the possibility of war—so many do not flinch. They serve with honor, and some pay the ultimate price so that others can live their lives in peace. This spirit of selflessness and sacrifice is something I carry with me, not only from my military service but also in everyday life. Whether on the battlefield or in the challenges we face daily, standing for what you believe in and knowing your value is a form of strength that can inspire and uplift those around us. Today, we honor those who gave their lives on 9/11 and those who continue to serve. Let’s never forget their sacrifice and strive to support one another in their memory. #NeverForget #911Heroes #EqualPayEqualSay #VeteranStrong #ServiceAndSacrifice #Resilience #Leadership #HonoringTheFallen #MilitaryService #NeverForget #911Heroes #EqualPayEqualSay #VeteranStrong #ServiceAndSacrifice #Resilience #Leadership #HonoringTheFallen #MilitaryService
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1moIt was an honor to share my experiences with GVETs and support Grace’s efforts to honor their veteran employees. Transitioning to the civilian world can be tough, but with compassion and understanding from employers like this, our service members can be successful. Thank you all for your time and K-9 leads the way!