Jay wrote this just before Christmas - my fault that it didn't publish til after. Pushups... Karl Now that Christmas is around the corner I can't help but think about my service in the military. Christmas was just another day to me a few years
Read MoreVeteran Employment??
Often times reverting back to your military training to push through obstacles is necessary. Sometimes I feel like guys get stuck with trying to get as far away from military customs as possible. Over time and through many of my experiences I still
Read MoreVeterans Day Speech
I was invited to give a speech about being wounded in combat at Maize South Middle School in Kansas on November 8, 2013. This assembly was something the schools staff and students put together to honor our nation's veterans. It was a complete
Read MoreThe Old Me vs. The New Me
The military had provided my network for nearly most of my adult and professional life. I had no idea how important my peers, superior officers, and non-commissioned officers were to my success in the military. Leaving the military separated my
Read MoreI Will Never Quit
Giving up is an easy task, taking the easy way out may not always be the right decision.. I learned that quickly when I took my first steps after I was injured. Doctors told me I would never walk or run again. They basically said I will always be in
Read MoreAlive Day- September 1, 2006.
Today's blog is written by US Army veteran Jay Erwin. Jay is a volunteer with GallantFew and many times is the first contact a new veteran makes when connecting with GallantFew. km 7 years ago yesterday I was still in the Triangle of
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