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FORT LEE, Va. (Aug. 16, 2012) -- Class 12-009 of the Ordnance Basic Officer Leader Course recently wrapped up a community service poject with a ceremony at the Sitter and Barfoot Veterans Care Center in Richmond.
The student leaders spent the week at the center enjoying quality time with the veterans of conflicts past. They visited residents in their rooms and put their amazing stories to paper to be remembered forever.
During the concluding ceremony, the student leaders who made lasting individual friendships presented a framed history to the veterans. “The positive feedback from veterans and their loved ones keeps coming in,” said Mandy Fisher, Sitter and Barfoot’s director of Volunteer Activities. “Our residents love spending time with young leaders as much as these officers love spending time with the veterans.”
It is the Ordnance BOLC manager’s intent to continue to chooseSitter and Barfoot Veterans Care Center as the premier establishment for upcoming lieutenants to visit. There is a lot that can be learned while spending quality time with our heroes.
“Our veterans have made history, fought for our rights, and paid it forward for all Americans. Hence, it is imperative that their untold stories are captured and showcased,” said Capt.Luke Medvegy.
Medvegy instructs class 12-009 as the trainer adviser counselor. The course is overseen by Maj. Michelle Nhambure as the Ordnance BOLC manager and Lt. Col. Edward W. Gawlik, who is the Basic Officer Leader Division’s course director. The students belong to Charlie Company, 71st Transportation Battalion, commanded by Capt. Aaron Williams.
The actual story can be found in the Fort Lee newspaper, the Traveller, at: http://www.fortleetraveller.com/.
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