“I’m a veteran. I was in the Marine Corps. And there were two things the Marine Corps forgot to teach me. Number one, rollerskating. Number two, ballet. But what did they teach me? They taught me to take my job seriously. They taught me to … Continue readingMarine Corps veteran took his job seriously
“I took a year break after graduating high school before joining the Marines. I served about 10 years. I was stationed in California and deployed twice to Iraq. “My son was born just before my second tour. I was there for his birth in October, … Continue readingMarine’s plan to focus on his family falls apart
Sometimes, one incident can change your path in life. For Derek Coy, it was the death of a close friend to gun violence in 2004. “He was everybody’s best friend. It was one of the hardest things I have been through, mostly because it was … Continue readingMaking a difference for veterans with health issues
“Basically, my whole life revolves around the military. That’s where I feel the most comfortable. When I walk into the VA Hospital, for instance, I know I’m among my brothers and sisters. “So many veterans are dealing with PTSD, homelessness and other issues. When I … Continue readingDoing what he can to help fellow military veterans
“Yeah, it’s been kind of tough at times. My wife and I have been through a lot. Obviously, having a kid in high school was pretty challenging. Later, while I was in the Marine Corps and stationed at Camp Pendleton in California, our house burned … Continue readingHelping grandpa with dementia is challenging
“I’m planning to go back to school to get my master’s in military social work. There’s a big need in the veteran community. Especially as a female veteran with kids, it’s hard to get the help you need. “I’ve had to deal with PTSD, but … Continue readingSocial worker wants to help other veterans