Category: Support the troops

Concrete Bob wants all y’all to know that there’s a Welcome Home parade scheduled for May 19th in Richmond, VA.

ROS sent us this email in hopes there are some folks who can help out this platoon sergeant who is still taking care of his troops;

First I would like to thank everybody for contacting me. I would like to tell you a little bit about the soldier you are about to help. He was in my platoon and was one of the younger sergeants. He was on his second combat tour, but was still making some very bad rookie mistakes. Some of those mistakes because some soldiers to even get injured. I was very hard on him and at one point was very close to kicking him out the Army. He wanted to do good and you could see he wanted to be a good soldier, but he was struggling. On the day I was injured as I laid laid on the ground right after they had put me out the fire extinguisher to soldiers were contracting out the road and he insisted they go get the spine board. For those of you who are not familiar with Burns had they drugged me off the road my skin would’ve scoffed off similar to that of chicken skin after being baked. I consider him to be one of the reasons why I am still here today. Even though he made all those bad decisions he me the decision the day I was injured and could possibly been the one who saved me ultimately. Sense that he is gone now the Army and the diagnosed with PTSD stemming from that day. Partly because of me and the other half being from the three soldiers we lost that day. He has struggles and was starting to get back on his feet with his family when this tragedy happened. I appreciate you all reaching out and helping me get this man back on his feet. I am very grateful for your support.

Anything you can do to help is truly appreciated the matter how small. He understands that after losing everything every little bit adds up. Right now the two best ways to help him would be through checks/cash or gift cards to Walmart. There is one close to his house that they can get food, clothes, and everyday around the house goods.

I am also checking into a couple other organizations at this time that might be able to help during this time of need. I will try to keep you all posted with updates as soon as possible. I am scheduled for another trip this Sunday and will be out of town until the end of the first week of May. If any of you need to reach me you can reach me on Facebook or at this e-mail address.

Thank you again for all your support and if there’s anything I can do for you please let me know.

—
“RLTW”
SFC (R) Schlitz, Michael A.
GallantFew.org

You might have missed it, but Jamie Summerlin, a 39-year-old former Marine is running from Coos Bay, OR to Annapolis, MD in an effort to support several wounded veterans’ projects. He plans on running 30 miles every day to complete the journey in 100 days.

Someone wrote to tell us that he passed the 500-mile mark yesterday. Here’s the website and you can follow Jamie live here.

Our buddy, Don Shipley, Extreme SEAL Experience guy, writes to tell us that the Chuck Schantag Memorial Fund is close to it’s goal of $10,000. So, if you have a couple of bucks this week after the IRS gets done picking your pocket, toss it in the pot, would ya?

Live photos. More to come.

Casing the colors;



Uncasing the RearD’s new colors;

Blogging is going to be spotty over the next few days because TSO and I are on the road to Fort Knox, KY for the Casing of the Colors Ceremony for the 3rd Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) which is deploying to Afghanistan soon. They’re making room for TSO on one of their aircraft, so we’re going to give them the publicity they deserve for their great offer as well as their service.

I gave the corporate chauffeur the week off to take his son to boarding school in Switzerland. I’ll have to drive myself eight hours each way. So I’ll be unable to blog as often as I usually do. But the trade off is, we’re going to get meet some of the guys who are deploying so we don’t have to. And I get to go watch one of these ceremonies without actually being in it for the first time. And I get to spend some time with the delightful Mrs. TSO.

You remember this video I put up last week with our sweetheart, Eve Chase starring with the Ranger Up guys;

Well, they’re in a contest which could score some money for Soldiers’ Angels and American Women Vets. And they’re falling behind.

So vote here.

CavScoutCoastie and Pinto Nag sends us a link to the announcement that the band Kiss is looking for a roadie and they want to hire a veteran;

The band, who are touring with Motley Crue this summer, have been long-time supporters of the U.S. military, donating hundreds of thousands of dollars to the Wounded Warrior Project.

They’re participating in Hiring our Heroes to give a job to a touring set carpenter who will travel with the band from July 14 through Sept. 25.

The lucky veteran who gets the gig will be part of the team that assembles the KISS stage set, helps run effects during the show and takes down the set afterwards. Applicants do not need to be a trained carpenter, but will work long hours.

To apply for this job, send an email to hiringourheroes(at)uschamber(dot)com with your resume and contact details.