Veterans Blog

Why the ASMBA STAR Foundation (CFC #: 57446)?

The ASMBA STAR Foundation (ASMBASF) is dedicated to providing financial support aimed at improving the quality of life of our active duty military, wounded warriors, assisting veterans and their families, and the military community by attempting to fill those needs unmet by the U. S. Government.

What does “STAR” stand for? 

• Support - We support our veterans, military and their families through programs and services.
• Teach - We support programs that provide scholarships and educational opportunities.
• Assist – We provide assistance to organizations that care for our wounded and financially disadvantaged military members and their spouses and/or caregivers.
• Recognize - We support military community development efforts that recognize the sacrifices our military have made for us.

When it comes to assisting our active duty military, veterans, wounded warriors, and their families by addressing their mental and physical needs, one organization can't do it all.  The Veterans Administration (VA) can't, the Department of Defense (DoD) can't, and even a host of government and non-governmental agencies can't do it either.  We believe it requires a properly integrated network comprised of military centered charities sharing a common need, background and culture capable of garnering support from the private and public sectors in order to operate more efficiently and effectively. 

Many people think that our government completely covers the needs of our service members and their families after they leave the service. Unfortunately, that is not the case.  After physical rehabilitation and/or counseling, disabled veterans very often have a difficult time reintegrating back into society. However, there are charitable organizations at the “grass root” level staffed with volunteers operating on a shoe-string budget that have developed a successful business model capable of addressing the unique needs of veterans and their families, but quite often lack the resources necessary or the capacity to sustain a positive impact. 

Understandably, many Americans believe that our government is capable of addressing all of the needs of our veterans by dealing effectively with the physical and emotional scars of war. Regrettably that is not the case, because some needs have been and will continue to be left unfulfilled!  

However, by focusing resources where they are needed most within the military community and by empowering wounded warriors with the knowledge and realization that they are still contributors in our fast-paced society is nothing short of an outstanding goal … a real “game-changer” for many! 

      Here are our key strategies: 

• Provide funding, entertainment, care, and assistance to disabled/hospitalized veterans and members of the Armed Forces, as well as their families
• Collaborate with members of the “military coalition” on issues directly impacting Veteran health care concerns and programs.
• Develop an ongoing dialogue with Veterans’ organizations and key stakeholders interested in supporting ASMBASF charitable giving.
• Promote organizational excellence by creating a culture that fosters a common identity with other veteran organizations, and encourages mutual respect and teamwork within the military community.
• Develop a Veterans’ network capable of expanding and meeting the future needs of the military member and his/her family.
• Remain performance outcome/results-oriented in managing our financial resources, marketing, and network membership. 

To the men and women of our Armed Forces serving around the world during this Holiday Season…Thank You for Your Service!  Please support the Armed Services Mutual Benefit Association (ASMBA) STAR Foundation. For contributions through the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC #: 57446) please visit us on the “Best of CFC” website under the Category “Charities Under 5% Overhead”. 

Veterans Day Quotes That Stay With Us!

You’ve probably heard them before but you might not remember who said them.  The following quotes were borrowed from the website Motivational and Inspirational Corner.

• Only our individual faith in freedom can keep us free. -- Dwight D. Eisenhower 
• If a man does his best, what else is there? --General George S. Patton
• There is no victory at bargain basement prices. --Dwight D. Eisenhower 
• There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure. --Colin Powell 
• Neither a wise nor a brave man lies down on the tracks of history to wait for the train of the future to run over him. -- Dwight D. Eisenhower 
• The truth of the matter is that you always know the right thing to do. The hard part is doing it. -- Norman Schwarzkopf 
• A people that values its privileges above its principles soon loses both. -- Dwight D. Eisenhower 
• Discipline is the soul of an army. It makes small numbers formidable; procures success to the weak, and esteem to all. -- George Washington 
• My responsibility, our responsibility as lucky Americans, is to try to give back to this country as much as it has given us, as we continue our American journey together. --Colin Powell 
• When placed in command -- take charge. -- Norman Schwarzkopf 
• I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears, and sweat. -- Sir Winston Churchill 
• Lead me, follow me, or get out of my way. -- George Patton 
• Live for something rather than die for nothing. -- George Patton 
• Leadership is a potent combination of strategy and character. But if you must be without one, be without the strategy. -- Norman Schwarzkopf 
• When you are in any contest you should work as if there were - to the very last minute - a chance to lose it. -- Dwight D. Eisenhower
• Experts often possess more data than judgment. -- Colin Powell 
• The best morale exists when you never hear the word mentioned. When you hear it it's usually lousy. -- Dwight D. Eisenhower 
• Perpetual optimism is a force multiplier. -- Colin Powell 
• No good decision was ever made in a swivel chair. -- George S. Patton 
• Never tell people how to do things. Tell them what to do and they will surprise you with their ingenuity. -- George S. Patton 
• The price of freedom is eternal vigilance. -- Thomas Jefferson 
• If everybody is thinking alike, then somebody isn't thinking. -- George S. Patton 
• What counts is not necessarily the size of the dog in the fight - it's the size of the fight in the dog. -- Dwight D. Eisenhower 
• To dilute the will to win is to destroy the purpose of the game. There is no substitute for victory. -- Douglas MacArthur

 Happy Veterans Day!  Please consider supporting the ASMBA STAR Foundation (CFC #: 57446) by visiting us online at www.asmbastar.com.

Veterans Day Discounts and Freebies …11-11-11

Look what many companies are doing for veterans on Veterans’ Day 11-11-11.  In addition, do not be bashful about asking any local business if they offer any discounts for veterans.  Also, many large retail stores such as Lowes and Home Depot offer 10% discounts everyday!  Not bad!  But you have to ask!

Restaurants

Abuelo’s Mexican Food - Abuelo’s offerings vary by region, be sure to call ahead to see what the discounts or freebies are included.

Applebees - All veterans and active duty military eat free from a limited menu at Applebee’s on Veterans Day.

Chili’s — Veterans and active duty dine for free from a special limited six item menu on Veterans Day.

Golden Corral — Golden Corral Restaurants’ Military Appreciation Monday free dinner will be available on November 15, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Military retirees, veterans, active duty, National Guard and Reserves are all welcome.

Hooters — All Veterans and active duty eat free. The free entrees must be selected from a special Veterans Day menu.

Krispy Kreme – All active-duty, retirees & veterans get a free doughnut on Veterans Day. Be sure to call ahead to verify your local Krispy Kreme is par-ticipating.

McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurants — Participating McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurants offer a complimentary entree to vets from a special menu on a space available basis, online reservations are highly recommended.

Outback Steakhouse — Veterans and active-duty military get a complimen-tary Bloomin’ Onion and non-alcoholic beverage on Veterans Day.

UNO Chicago Grill — UNO is offering a Buy One Get One free offer to Service members or Veterans with a military or veteran I.D. or in uniform or with a photo of themselves in uniform. The Veterans Day BOGO offer includes a free entree or individual pizza, with the purchase of an entree or pizza of equal or greater value.

Texas Roadhouse – Free meal from opening until 4pm. on Veterans Day. Call ahead to your local restaurant for more information.

T.G.I. Friday’s – Veterans and Service members Buy one get one free from Nov 11–14. Contact your nearest location for more details on their Veterans Day BOGO offer.

Retail

The Dollar General — Veterans, Service members (Active, Guard, and Reserve), and their immediate families will receive a 10-percent discount with a Veterans Day coupon. The coupon may be found in store circular ads or by asking a sales associate.

Home Depot — Offers a 10 percent discount to all Veterans during Veterans Day, Memorial Day and Independence Day.

Lowe’s — All veterans receive the 10-percent discount on Veteran’s Day, Memorial Day and the Fourth of July. The offer is available in stores only and is limited to in-stock and special-order purchases of up to $5,000.

Sam’s Club — Sam’s give away 36,000 collapsible Hugo Canes on Veterans Day to military veterans in need of mobility assistance. Sam’s Club will require membership for this offer, but proof of service may be necessary.

Amazon.com – Free ―Veterans Day Honor‖ MP3 album download. The album includes 12 songs by The Bands and Ensembles of the U.S. Armed Forces.

Cabela’s Outdoor Store – Offers their employee discount to all veterans, active-duty military and reserves, law enforcement, fire and EMS personnel November 11-12. Discounts vary from 5% to 50%, depending on the item.

Build-a-Bear Workshop – Members of the armed services including the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard, and Reserve Officer Training Corps, will receive a 20% discount November 11-15 on any one transaction at Build-A-Bear Workshop.

Fashion Bug – 20% off all plus-size and misses clothing purchases with a copy of military ID or spouse’s military ID.

Sports Clips Haircuts - The men’s hair salon chain is offering a free haircut to active military and veterans on Veterans Day.

Foot Locker — Veterans, Service members (Active, Guard, and Reserve), and their immediate families with a Foot Locker Veterans Advantage Card receive a 20 percent discount every day of the year. That offer is good both online and at any store location, including Foot Locker, Lady Foot Locker, Kids Foot Locker, Footaction and Champs Sports — even on sale items.

From all of us at the Armed Services Mutual Benefit Association and the ASMBA STAR Foundation to our soldiers stationed around the world and to those who have served before them…Thank You for your service!

CFC Best: ASMBA STAR Foundation - # 57446

                                    
The ASMBA STAR Foundation remains dedicated to helping our active duty military, veterans, wounded warriors, and their families.  Check us out on the Best of CFC underneath the category of “Charities
Under 5% Overhead.”

Please take note that 100% of your generous CFC contribution goes directly toward helping soldiers, veterans, wounded warriors, & their families. Thank you in advance for your support!

We are “building bridges” … “filling gaps” … “changing lives” … and “making an impact”

• We “build bridges” through our network of military focused charities. 
• We “fill gaps” by assisting in the re-integration of our soldiers and veterans back into the mainstream of society.  
• Along with that, we are “changing lives” providing hope to soldiers and their families in the form of financial grants to organizations treating both the mental and the physical disabilities resulting from war. 
• In the process, we are “making an impact!”  We monitor program efficiency and mission effectiveness with a focus on positive long-term outcomes.

We're all about accountability and transparency! Check out the ASMBA STAR Foundation  today! 

 

Armed Services Mutual Benefit Association (ASMBA) STAR Foundation - CFC #57446

                                                               
The ASMBA STAR Foundation is dedicated to providing financial support aimed at improving the quality of life of our disabled veterans, assisting veterans and their families, and the military community by attempting to fill those needs unmet by the U. S. Government.

When it comes to assisting our soldiers, veterans, wounded warriors, and their families by addressing their mental and physical needs, one organization can't do it all, the VA can't, the DoD can't, and even a host of government agencies can't do it either. It sometimes requires a properly integrated network...

Many people think that our government completely covers the needs of our service members and their families after they leave the service. Unfortunately, that is not the case.  After physical rehabilitation and/or counseling, disabled veterans very often have a difficult time reintegrating back into society. There are charitable organizations at the “grass root” level that have developed a successful business model capable of addressing the needs of veterans, but quite often lack the resources necessary to sustain those positive results.

During my service in the military I believed that our government was capable of addressing the needs of our veterans by dealing with the physical and emotional scars of war. Unfortunately that is not the case, because some needs have been and will continue to be left unfulfilled!  Please consider this…What does the future hold for a young soldier who is 25 and has lost both legs? Or to a young boy who has lost his father and still needs mentoring? A VA disability pension only covers a few things!

However, by focusing resources where they are needed most within the military community and by empowering wounded warriors with the knowledge and realization that they are still contributors in our fast-paced society is nothing short of an outstanding goal … a real “game-changer” for many!

What does “STAR” stand for?

• Support - We support our veterans, military and their families through programs and services.
• Teach - We support programs that provide scholarships and educational opportunities.
• Assist – We provide assistance to organizations that care for our wounded and financially disadvantaged military members and their spouses and/or caregivers.
• Recognize - We support military community development efforts that recognize the sacrifices our military have made for us.

Despite our country’s current economic environment, the ASMBA STAR Foundation remains focused on not forgetting our soldiers or their families who serve in a support capacity that cannot and must not be ignored. Federal, state, and local governments cannot possibly meet all the needs affecting our veterans and their families during this time of crisis.  Likewise, as a single organization we cannot possibly meet all the needs surrounding veteran care and family support.

The ASMBA STAR Foundation remains dedicated to helping our active duty military, veterans, wounded warriors, and their families.  Check us out on the Best of CFC underneath the category of “Charities Under 5% Overhead.”

Please take note that 100% of your generous CFC contribution goes directly toward helping soldiers, veterans, wounded warriors, & their families. Thank you in advance for your support!

We are definitely about Building Bridges, Filling Gaps, Changing Lives, Making an Impact!

 

 

 

 

White House Proposes Military Benefit Cuts

Today I received a disturbing message from the President of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA), VADM Norb Ryan, USN (Ret).  I was shocked to find out that some clueless bureaucrat within the administration is proposing cuts in military benefits.  My immediate gut response was not something which my mother would be proud or something one should say in mixed company. Ok…deep breath!

Needless to say, I like many of my fellow veterans some of whom have served honorably for over 20, 25, even 30 years are having to once again defend their military retirement benefits against a bureaucrat system that ostensibly punishes duty, honor, country and seemingly rewards illegal aliens, entrenched welfare recipients, and wasteful spending.

Now is not the time to punish those that now serve or the estimated 23 million veterans that have served in defense of freedom.  Soldiers past and present have relied on the promises made to them.  We cannot expect future soldiers to serve if our civilian leadership reneges on their promises. Soldiers formed their own union and have paid their dues; some with their lives, while others suffer through life enduring the challenges brought on by mental and physical disabilities.

Did you know that military personnel who have deployed overseas since 2001 constitute approximately .05 % of the total U. S. population of 311 Million.  This disproportionate ratio between those who have served and those who have not is a product of the all-volunteer force, and despite the fact that a majority of the population supports the military there is a lack of understanding as to the challenges faced by military personnel and their families before, during, and after deployment. 

Yes, that’s right .05%!  I have had the pleasure of commanding organizations comprised of the brightest, most educated, and highly motivated young men and women this great country has to offer.  As veterans and the family members of veterans, not to mention as a concerned citizenry we need to stand up now and voice our disapproval of any plan that would seriously impact military benefits, discourage future generations from military service, and adversely impact our nation’s security.

Here was Admiral Ryan’s letter to MOAA Members:

Yesterday, the Administration put out its plan to cut the deficit by $3 trillion over the next 10 years, including specific proposals for $27 billion in cuts in the military retirement and health care package.

The Administration plan envisions:

• Establishing an annual enrollment fee for TRICARE For Life
• Another (unspecified) retail pharmacy co-pay hike
• Establishing a BRAC-style commission to recommend "modernizing" the military retirement system

Most upsetting, the stated intent of the proposals is to "align government programs with those in the private sector" and address the "measurable disparity between the fees most retired private sector workers pay...and what retired military personnel pay."

Those words show a shocking insensitivity to the extraordinary demands and sacrifices imposed on career servicemembers and families.

Our strong stance has attracted a major media blitz. Our staff experts have been quoted in The New York Times, The Washington Post, USA Today, and The Lou Dobbs Show in the last two days alone. We anticipate a great deal of media attention over the next few weeks due to MOAA's reputation as a reliable source…

This isn't just about equity. It's about an attack on the core elements that sustain the quality career force that protects our national security.

Any who continue to sit on the sidelines jeopardize their own interests, the military community's, and the nation's future capability to sustain a strong national defense.

Please let your elected representatives in Congress know how you feel.  To all of our active duty soldiers around the world and to the 23 million military veterans who have defended freedom…Thank you for your service!

What Can One Do for 9/11 Remembrance...Fly the Flag!

 

Please join with us at the Armed Services Mutual Benefit Association (ASMBA) and the ASMBA STAR Foundation by encouraging your family members, relatives, friends, and co-workers to FLY THE FLAG this Sunday on September 11^th.  If you or people you know don’t have an American Flag…Please Buy One!  We have only a few days to get the word out across this great land and into every community in the United States of America.

On Sunday Sept 11^th,2011, an American flag should be displayed outside every home, apartment, office, and store in the United States. Think about this, do you remember where you were when you heard about the planes striking the Twin Towers, or the plane that struck the Pentagon, or when Flight 93 went down in a field in Pennsylvania?  I’m sure all of us who were old enough then still remember now the events as they unfolded that day!  In the days that followed those events our lives changed forever and  made us all anxious about what would happen next.  We stood together!  We can show once again that we still stand together…America as one…undivided!  

So get moving!  Every individual should make it their duty to display an American flag on this tenth anniversary of one our country's worst tragedies. We do this to honor  those who lost their lives on 9/11, their families, friends, and loved ones who continue to endure the pain of that tragic day, and to those who today are fighting at home and abroad to preserve our cherished freedoms.

In the days, weeks and months following 9/11, our country was bathed in American flags as citizens mourned the incredible losses and stood shoulder-to-shoulder against terrorism. Sadly, those flags have all but disappeared. Our patriotism pulled us through some tough times and it shouldn't take another attack to galvanize us in solidarity. Our American flag is the fabric of our country and together we can prevail over terrorism of all kinds.

Please, I encourage you to keep this message going.  To those that have served and to those currently serving…Thank you for your service!

 

Fallen SEAL’s Dog Stays by Casket

 

The following piece came from a post by Bryant Jordon of Military.com titled “Fallen SEAL’s Dog Stays by Casket”  following the funeral service of Petty Officer Jon Tumilson. 

 This story really hits home and gives new meaning to the phrase: “Man’s Best Friend!”  More than 50 Navy SEALs accompanied the family of a fallen brother on August 19th in Rockford, Iowa, standing near the casket of Petty Officer Jon Tumilson to offer words of remembrance and prayer.

Joining those next to the flag-draped casket throughout the entire service was "Hawkeye," the fallen SEALs devoted pet – his "son" in the eyes of the Tumilson family, according to a report on ABC News.

"I couldn't not take take a picture" of the touching scene, said Lisa Pembleton, Tumilson's cousin. "It took several attempts since every time I wasn't crying and could focus on taking it, there was a SEAL at the microphone and I didn't want to take a picture with them for security and respect reasons."

The following was written by Anahad O’Connor of the Lexington NC Dispatch. Jon Tumilson, a member of a Navy Seal team, was killed in Afghanistan when his Chinook helicopter was hit by enemy fire on Aug. 6. A funeral service was held for Petty Officer Jon Tumilson in Rockford, Iowa, last week and attended by 1,500 people.

But also in attendance was Petty Officer Jon Tumilson’s loyal Labrador retriever, Hawkeye. The dog wandered over to his owner's flag-draped casket and lay beside it throughout the service.

Struck by the gripping image, Petty Officer Jon Tumilson 's cousin Lisa Pembleton took a picture and shared it with relatives...”I felt compelled to take one photo to share with family members that couldn't make it or couldn't see what I could from the aisle.” This is that photo.

Stephanie LaFarge, a psychologist and senior director of counseling at the A.S.P.C.A., said that while no one can know for sure simply by looking at the image, she believed that the dog was aware that his owner was in the casket. Many dogs go through a grieving process similar to what humans experience after the death of a spouse or friend but with some differences, she said. Some dogs have been known, for example, to stay near or return to the places where they last saw their owners, in many cases their grave sites.

A friend of Petty Officer Jon Tumilson later said that the dog was taken by a good friend of Mr. Tumilson's, who often kept Hawkeye when Jon Tumilson was deployed overseas.

Dr. LaFarge  goes on to say: "This comes up all the time," she added, "but rarely is it captured in such dramatic fashion. I think the power of the picture is what's really interesting. It really tells us something about human beings, that what we see in this picture is what we treasure about animals, especially dogs, which is that they're devoted to us. We've bred them to be that way. It didn't happen by accident."

This is a compelling story in every respect.  We offer our sincere thoughts and prayers for our brave soldiers and deepest sympathies to the families of all 30 soldiers who perished while serving in Afghanistan on board that Chinook helicopter which was hit by enemy fire on August 6^th.  God Speed!  Thank you for your dedicated service!

To learn more about helping our active duty military, veterans, our wounded warriors, and their families, please visit the ASMBA STAR Foundation website.

 

 

Donate Through iGive – Help the ASMBA STAR Foundation

 The Armed Services Mutual Benefit Association (ASMBA) STAR Foundation is proud to announce that we have joined a growing list of charities benefiting from the generosity of iGive members through online shopping.  That’s right…online shopping! 

But first, please allow me to introduce the ASMBA STAR Foundation.  We are a tax-exempt 501 (c) (3) military focused charity.  Our core purpose is:

To provide financial support aimed at improving the quality of life of our disabled veterans, assisting veterans and their families, and the military community by attempting to fill those needs unmet by the U. S. Government.

Who do we support?  ASMBA STAR Foundation supports military focused charities that apply for financial grants, providing assistance and encouragement to our soldiers, veterans, wounded warriors, and their families under one of the following 4 key giving areas. 

• Assistance to wounded military members and disabled veterans
• Assistance to veterans, military members and their families  
• Educational assistance for military families, and
• Military community development/services and patriotic activities

So how does iGive work?  When iGive members make purchases at over 920 participating stores (ex: Amazon, Ann Taylor, Best Buy, Chadwick’s, etc.), iGive members can generate funds for the ASMBA STAR Foundation.  There are no costs, no obligations, nor any hidden fees. So go ahead, visit the complete list of participating stores at http://www.igive.com/ to find your favorite store and turn shopping online into a charitable donation to the ASMBA STAR Foundation.

iGive is a free service to causes and members (Hey,…free is good!). 

Ok back to shopping…well it’s all automatic! You don't need to enter any codes, notify the store, or iGive.  When iGive members shop via iGive’s special links (starting at the iGive.com web site, the iGive Newsletter, or having installed the iGive Toolbar "Donation Enabled"), tracking enables iGive to identify the purchases of each individual iGive member with an ID number.  Here’s what you need to do to join!  Just go to: http://lev.igive.com/html/allcauses-59413.cfm.

Now this is really neat!  Causes always receive 100% of the donation amount which is advertised on the iGive web site at http://www.igive.com/ (iGive.com receives fees separately from the amounts that go to the cause)…Are you with me?

You shop the same way as you would without starting at iGive. When you do start with iGive, participating stores automatically send iGive the needed iGive information only (no credit card numbers or personal information that would be considered sensitive), so that iGive can track the donation to each member's designated cause. Still with me? When you successfully link to an iGive store, your visit will be immediately visible in the You recently visited box.

Okay, if you like searching the web, raising money for the ASMBA STAR Foundation couldn’t be easier every time you search iGive’s Web tab!  When you use the iGive search engine for internet searching, the ASMBA STAR Foundation receives $0.01 (or more) per qualified search. The money comes from advertisers, so it costs you nothing, and it's completely free for you and the ASMBA STAR Foundation…I like it!

Also, check this out iGive will donate an extra $5 for each new supporter that makes their first purchase within 45 days of joining iGive by going online at: http://www.igive.com/html/tellafriend.cfm.

So after you sign up, please tell a friend!  And, if you’re a veteran or you are presently serving…Thank you for your service!  If you have a family member or friend who is presently serving or who has served please thank them for their service! 

Please visit us online at www.asmbastar.com and see how we’re “building bridges”…”filling gaps”…”changing lives”…and “making an impact”  in the military community!

Sgt Tim Chambers - The Lone Marine

 
This is a story gathered from a number of news sources detailing the lasting dedication of one tough Marine – Staff Sergeant Tim Chambers, who is definitely an inspiration to the rest of us.

At the annual Rolling Thunder event in Washington DC, where thousands of vets ride their motorcycles to the Vietnam Memorial, Staff Sergeant Chambers in full military dress renders a salute to passing bikers. It’s an incredible display of patriotism and comradeship — the kind of thing you’d expect from guys who were willing to risk their lives for the rest of us.

For the last few years, Staff Sergeant Chambers has stood at attention in the middle of the street holding a continuous, unbroken salute for every biker in the procession. His remarkable exhibition of strength and dedication lasts more than four hours…that’s right, 4 hours!

Back in 2002 retired Staff Sergeant Tim Chambers decided he wanted to do something to show all the other vets how much he cared, so he spontaneously stepped into the road to salute to the riders. That first salute has now become an annual event.

Why the salute? “It’s about the pain,” he says. “A lot of these heroic guys still hurt and if I can relieve their pain for just one brief moment, then I’ve done my job.”

The Lone Marine has now become a bit of a celebrity. People flock to this corner just to get a picture with of him. But rather than let it go to his head, Chamber says he hopes others will follow his example.

"I'm doing this because America needs to see this," he says. "I want them to emulate it any which way they can across the country."

This year’s salute was more painful than usual. Watch and see…. Staff Sergeant Tim Chambers in action!

This is probably what former President Reagan meant when he said:

“Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference in the world. But, the Marines don’t have that problem.” --- Ronald Reagan

Sergeant Chambers thank you for your service! Semper Fi!