Photo By Capt. Fernando Ochoa | Capt. Luis Hernandez, 155th CSSB HQ commander, and Spc. Reyna Flores stand beside the...... read more read more
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EL MONTE, Calif. - The 155th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, in a display of unit unity and generosity, lent a helping hand by giving a vehicle to one of its soldiers at this weekend battle assembly in El Monte, Calif., March 23.
Through the Vet Hunters Project, founded by Joel Leal, Petty Officer 1st Class Sherman Marshal, a Navy Seabee, donated his 1990 Cadillac Coupeville to the project because he is deploying to Afghanistan. The vehicle was then given to Spc. Reyna Flores.
Flores, who is an outstanding soldier, was having a problem getting to battle assemblies. When her first sergeant, Sgt. 1st Class Maribel Chacon, inquired why, it turned out that due to the weak economy, she had lost her job, leading to her vehicle being repossessed.
Once the 155th CSSB leadership, Lt. Col. Derric Anderson, Command Sgt. Maj. Rivers Jacques, Master Sgt. Berry Cox, and Capt. Luis Hernandez, 155th CSSB HQ commander, found out about the issue, they contacted Leal and the Vet Hunters Project, who went into action.
“I’m very appreciative that I was given this car, which will help me and my 10 year-old,” said Flores. “I want to thank everyone in the unit who is helping me go down the right path.”
This story began a few months ago when Leal was asked to attend the Southern California Gas Company’s Veterans Day event, where he met petty officer Marshal.
Marshal was so impressed with Leal’s efforts to get soldiers and families connected to resources that he was inspired to donate his car, which he affectionately called “my baby,” to Vet Hunters Project in hopes that a veteran could use the vehicle.
“This is how we take care of our soldiers and families. I am very lucky to have amazing leadership and the support of the command team,” said Leal. “Hopefully, this story may inspire and motivate others within the military to do the same for each other.”
The Vet Hunters Project is a grass roots movement that was started by one soldier who vowed to honor his fallen comrades, by serving the living and leaving no veteran behind.
Petty officer Marshal is currently at Fort Dix, N.J., a mobilization site, undergoing more training before heading to Afghanistan.
| Date Taken: | 03.23.2014 |
| Date Posted: | 03.25.2014 09:36 |
| Story ID: | 122506 |
| Location: | EL MONTE, CA, US |
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