Introduction

Good Afternoon

I have started posting a lot of information and will continue to so we can get this information out to our county Veterans. With that, Marcy has asked that we introduce ourselves on the blog so here it is.

I am Wayne Sharp, retired from the U.S. Army in 2007 as a Sergeant Major. I served three tours of duty in Iraq (one with the 101st ABN and 2 with the 1st Cav) among other deployments and duty stations. When I made the decision to retire I have spent every moment possible educating myself on Veterans Benefits. Veterans have earned these benefits and I want to ensure every Veteran I come into contact with knows this.

Not only am I here to ensure Veterans have all the information they need about their benefits, I currently volunteer with the Shenandoah County Chapter of the American Red Cross in Woodstock.

Along with Jim Sherry and our Executive Director Sharon Baroncelli among others, we will be present at the Shenandoah County Fair for the Veterans Day activities (as well as volunteers running a booth for the entire fair under the Grandstands). We will have displays and brochures depicting how the American Red Cross supports not only our community but Veterans and Active Duty Military Personnel as well.

Not only does the American Red Cross run Blood Mobiles, train life guards, and teach first aid and CPR classes but we provide emergency communication messages, through our Services to the Armed Forces Program, from loved ones back home to Military Members (as well as contractors and DOD Civilians) around the world as well. This is a 24/7 service with a Military Case Worker on call all day every day! This is a free service and is available to you provided by the American Red Cross here in Woodstock.

We also provide Disaster Relief, as well as other Health & Safety classes .

This is only a portion of the services that YOUR American Red Cross Chapter provides. If you want more information about the American Red Cross here in Woodstock please visit our website at:

http://www.shenandoahredcross.org/home/index.php

Or drop by our office located at 103 South Main Street, Woodstock VA
phone 540-459-2913


Take care and have a great day!


SGM(R) Wayne Sharp
Air CAV!