 Jonathan was deployed to Iraq three times, with a range of duties from Guard duty to foodservice. Initially, he had a tough time coming back from Iraq which led him to suddenly change his career path. Pursuing acting, Jonathan recently completed school at the Theater and Film Conservatory for acting. However, the trials of deployment are never far off. Jonathan is grateful for a good friend from Iraq that he talks to every day.
Dr. Dodds was able to help him regain his confidence with his smile. Thank you, Dr. Dodds, for supporting combat veterans! Be like Dr. Dodds and help veterans smile again. Dentists can sign up here: https://www.everyoneforveterans.org/dentists.html Everyone can donate to keep veterans smiling here: https://donorbox.org/everyone-for-veterans
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 Bryant was deployed to Afghanistan as an Automotive Diesel Technician. Returning stateside, he still has challenges with PTSD and reintegration within society. Bryant has an automotive mechanic job. He liked to target shoot for fun and wanted to take on 4-wheeling, but had to sell both the 4-wheeler and his gun in order to "put food on the table.” Now, his kids are his “hobby".
"Because I didn't take care of myself due to everything I went through I have expressed to my kids how bad it can get if they do not brush their teeth." They all got new toothbrushes and toothpaste and they brush 2 to 3 times a day. Dr. Lindsey Meyer (Monticello, IA) with Operation Enduring Freedom veteran, Bryant. Be like Dr. Lindsey Meyer and help veterans smile again. Dentists can sign up here: https://www.everyoneforveterans.org/dentists.html, Everyone can donate to keep veterans smiling, https://donorbox.org/everyone-for-veterans  Dr. Jennifer Chan and her dental assistant, Justina, of Lakeview Dental Clinic in Lake Stevens, Washington, volunteered their time and skills to treat Vietnam Veteran, Rick Irish.
Rick was deployed to Vietnam where he was part of Special Handling, loading and unloading different classes of explosives in airplanes. Returning stateside, he was not aware of PTSD, though he had lots of flashbacks that lessened through the years. Those difficulties meant going through 3 marriages. He worked an array of jobs from logging, carpentry, construction, etc. He retired at 51 due to back issues and is hard of hearing. Presently, he enjoys metal detecting in the woods. Be like Dr. Jennifer Chan and help veterans smile again. Dentists can sign up here: https://www.everyoneforveterans.org/dentists.html Everyone can donate to keep veterans smiling: https://donorbox.org/everyone-for-veterans  Dr. Tim Marker of Mt. Vernon, WA, is happy to be able to help out Vietnam war Veteran, James P. James did 2 tours in Vietnam. Through all the struggles with transitioning back to civilian life, James worked as a gardener, greenskeeper and street sweeper for most of his life. James is pleased to be back in WA state and living with his brother. Getting treatment at the VA for his PTSD has been very helpful. James enjoys smiling with his new dentures.
Be like Dr. Tim Marker and help veterans smile again. Mission Accomplished Mondays will be off for the summer break and will resume in the fall. Thank you!  Dr. Jack LeWright of Angelo, TX, was so gracious to help Afghanistan War Veteran, Jeremy H. with his smile. Jeremy was in the Army with part of his duties doing road clearance and sweeping for IEDs. Transition home has been difficult, but Jeremy is working hard going to school for his Bachelors in Business. He is thrilled to have his dental care taken care of.
We are grateful for the partnership in honoring veterans. Thank you Dr. LeWright! We provide opportunities for dentists across the country to give back to just one combat veteran in their private offices. Please help spread the word to all dentists so they can partner with us to honor our combat veterans. Presently, we have many opportunities for dentists in California and Arizona. Be like Dr. LeWright and change the life of a combat veteran! Time for #MissionAccomplishedMondays… Dr. Thomas Kang!  Dr. Thomas Kang of Federal Way has helped several combat veteran patients. For Keniqua M., an Iraq War Veteran, he enlisted an orthodontist, an endodontist, and a prosthodontist to provide comprehensive care. It is amazing and inspiring to see how many dentists embrace the chance to give back to veterans. We are grateful for the partnership in honoring veterans. Thank you Dr. Kang!
We provide opportunities for dentists across the country to give back to just one combat veteran in their private offices. Please help spread the word to all dentists so they can partner with us to honor our combat veterans. Presently, we have many opportunities for dentists in California and Arizona. Be like Dr. Kang and change the life of a combat veteran! Time for #MissionAccomplishedMondays… Dr. Jeff Johnson!  Dr. Jeff Johnson of Bend, OR was so gracious to work diligently with an Afghanistan War Veteran to improve his smile and dental health. It is inspiring to see the caring spirit of the dental profession. We are so thankful for Dr. Johnson and his team!
We provide opportunities for dentists across the country to give back to just one combat veteran in their private offices. Please help spread the word to all dentists so they can partner with us to honor our combat veterans. Presently, we have many opportunities for dentists in California and Arizona. Be like Dr. Johnson and change the life of a combat veteran! Time for #MissionAccomplishedMondays… Dr. Mark Sebastian!  Dr. Mark Sebastian was happy to help out Gulf war Veteran, Aurthur H. of Washington.
Aurthur was a combat nurse and returned with significant challenges. However, he just kept to himself, worked as a driver for the Pierce County transit Company and raised his children. He retired recently, finally got treatment for his PTSD issues and felt that he is doing well. He was thrilled with the dental work he received. We provide opportunities for dentists across the country to give back to just one combat veteran in their private offices. Please help spread the word to all dentists so they can partner with us to honor our combat veterans. Presently, we have many opportunities for dentists in California and Arizona. Be like Dr. Sebastian and change the life of a combat veteran! This week, we bring you #MissionAccomplishedMondays in honor of Memorial Day. We remember. With remembering those who gave the ultimate sacrifice, we also remember those who struggle at home with the transition from war to civilian life.  Time for #MissionAccomplishedMondays… Dr. Matthew Pavlovich!  Seattle dentist, Dr. Matthew Pavlovich of Pavlovich Dental honored Vietnam veteran, Leslie Strothers, with an implant supported lower denture as well as relining his existing upper denture!
The generosity that Dr. Pavlovich has shown Leslie comes through in Leslie’s smile and has restored his confidence in chewing again. It has also shown Leslie that his service and sacrifices during war time are appreciated and not forgotten. Leslie is a Navy veteran who was deployed during the Vietnam War on aircraft carrier the USS Hancock between 1960-63. He was a Boiler Tender for a year and was then boat coxing (shuttling enlisted to shore and back to the ship). After his return from the war, things were tough with his marriage which resulted in a divorce. Leslie worked hard all his life at Lockheed, and later as a plumber, raising 2 boys and 2 girls. Leslie is battling some health issues and feels especially grateful to Dr. Pavlorich and E4V to have this excellent dental care. He would also like to recognize and thank the staff as well! They are such a great team! We provide opportunities for dentists across the country to give back to just one combat veteran in their private offices. Please help spread the word to all dentists so they can partner with us to honor our combat veterans. Presently, we have many opportunities for dentists in California and Arizona. Be like Dr. Pavlovich and change the life of a combat veteran! |
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