Veterans & Military

One of my favorite themes to speak about is Veterans and those who continue to serve in our armed forces … due, in no small part, to me being one of them.

I followed my 31-year military career with service in the American Red Cross, drafting a new strategy for Service to the Armed Forces and speaking across North Texas as a Veteran’s advocate. Subsequently leading United Way of Tarrant County, I added a Veteran services department - Mission United - and forged partnerships for what is now the Texas Veteran’s Network. I’ve been advocating Veteran causes ever since.

Conducting the Planeside brief on my final P-3 Orion flight.
Postflight with some great Condors
Two of my top Aviation Ordnancemen loading sonobuoys for an early morning antisubmarine warfare flight by the Patrol Squadron SIXTY FOUR Condors.
I was honored to ride in the ceremonial Grand Entry at the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo each year I was in command of NAS JRB Fort Worth.
Matchmaking. Former Fort Worth Mayor Mike Moncrief provided a fully functional robotic wheel chair to this deserving Vet. It was a perfect fit.
Speaking at the Dallas Veteran's Day Commemoration
A rare formal portrait. The work of my beautiful wife, Barbara
In front of the Blue Angels with leadership of the Armed Forces Bowl at my final "Air Power Expo" airshow.
Barbara and I were married at the Base Chapel aboard NAS JRB Fort Worth. "Dog" Kuhn and the late "Bag" Hefti crashed the party. JK, they were invited.
About to launch USS Fort Worth ... sideways!
I treasure this fire helmet, given to me by NAS JRB Fort Worth firefighters. This is me with Fire Chief Paul Murray.
With Congresswoman Kay Granger on a visit to USS Fort Worth.
Retiring from the US Navy after 31 years at the completion of my tour as Commanding Officer of NAS JRB Fort Worth.

  • America’s Veterans are a national asset - economically, as well as socially and historically. I address a wide range of Veteran topics, including:

    Veteran transition to civilian life and work
    - Communicating your transferable skills, optimizing your value and speaking civilian.

    What Vets can do for your company
    - Stories from the uniformed service of Vets who have gone on to exemplify success in other sectors.

    Not Charity Cases - Vets as catalysts
    - Why hiring Vets is the best resource move you can make to enhance your productivity and revenue.

    You hired a Vet, now what?
    - From onboarding, through engagement, to promotion; What to expect from that new warrior on your team.

    What you and your team can learn from your Vets
    - Replace misinformed concerns about PTS with excitement about that bold new teammate with the tattoos.

    PTS - myths and realities
    - Why it’s no longer “PTSD” and perspective in the workplace.

    The plague of Veteran suicide
    - 22 Veterans kill themselves EVERY DAY. Rally to end the carnage.

    The Medal of Honor - stories of valor
    - A dramatic reading of Medal of Honor citations - for Recipients I’ve met face-to-face.

    Just about any Veteran topic is fair game. Let’s talk about what your event needs.

  • Recognizing how Veterans contribute to America’s economy and social fabric is appropriate any time, but especially at:

    Veteran’s Day Events
    Memorial Day Commemorations
    Armed Forces Day Events
    Flag Day Events
    VFW Breakfasts
    VA Fairs
    Military Changes of Command
    Military Retirements

  • Veterans Day and Memorial Day tend to book quickly, so please make plans well in advance.

    I don’t speak on national security, foreign policy or military strategy.

 
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