Retirees and Veterans: what do you feel your most important role is; in your community?

SPC Margaret Higgins — Wed, 31 Aug 2016 17:09:52 -0400

Response by SFC George Smith made Aug 31 at 2016 5:19 PM

SFC George Smith — Wed, 31 Aug 2016 17:19:09 -0400

providing Information and filling an Information Gap about the Military the Locals have

Response by SPC Stewart Smith made Aug 31 at 2016 5:19 PM

SPC Stewart Smith — Wed, 31 Aug 2016 17:19:25 -0400

Having a job and paying taxes :D

Response by MAJ David Vermillion made Aug 31 at 2016 5:36 PM

MAJ David Vermillion — Wed, 31 Aug 2016 17:36:10 -0400

Being a good neighbor and helping when I can. Never trying to be nosey but trying always to hear the voice of someone in need. Great question.

Response by LtCol Coach Gerry Peters made Aug 31 at 2016 5:54 PM

LtCol Coach Gerry Peters — Wed, 31 Aug 2016 17:54:17 -0400

The most important role is working with our community youth: I have been coaching recreational youth soccer since 2000; I've coached volleyball thru the Boys and Girls Club; I participate in school PTA/PTOs; I am a substitute teacher; I've been on the Board of Directors and a consummate volunteer for a summer swim team since 2004;

Response by 1SG Charles Hunter made Aug 31 at 2016 6:14 PM

1SG Charles Hunter — Wed, 31 Aug 2016 18:14:52 -0400

Citizenship and flag education. I spent July doing flag retirements at a scout camp (they collect lots of flags), and am scheduled to conduct a flag education session next month at an elementary school. This is done in my role as Americanism Chairman for my VFW post.

Response by Capt Tom Brown made Sep 1 at 2016 8:59 AM

Capt Tom Brown — Thu, 01 Sep 2016 08:59:20 -0400

Like some of the others posting on his question, at this point in my life, I am pretty well limited to being the 'good citizen' whenever possible helping out a friend or neighbor (no heavy lifting), being a good family man and trying to maintain a positive outlook so I am not a pain in the neck to be around.

Response by SGT David T. made Sep 1 at 2016 9:08 AM

SGT David T. — Thu, 01 Sep 2016 09:08:07 -0400

Going to work every day and doing the best job I can. I work in public service.

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Sep 1 at 2016 1:24 PM

CSM Darieus ZaGara — Thu, 01 Sep 2016 13:24:06 -0400

To carry on in civilian life as I did in military service. In fact that is what my community expects of me. I know because they comment about former service members who appear less than professional.

Response by MSG Pat Colby made Sep 1 at 2016 1:27 PM

MSG Pat Colby — Thu, 01 Sep 2016 13:27:19 -0400

With a little more practice, I aspire to be like Otis on Mayberry RFD. (Andy Griffith Show)

Response by Lt Col John Eliopolo Cpc, Eli Mp made Sep 1 at 2016 2:14 PM

Lt Col John Eliopolo Cpc, Eli Mp — Thu, 01 Sep 2016 14:14:46 -0400

Modeling the great things we learned in the military and the character qualities that go with it. I do some work with a training and development company in Atlanta, and the compliments I get most often about my 'military side' are that I am reliable, and when I say that I am going to do something, I do it, on time and with quality. Other than 'thanks for your service,' it's the greatest compliment that I get that bears testament to what the military instilled in me.