GATHER Veterans Magazine May/June 2020

May/June 2020

Jess Brutzman

Military Wives

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One of the most overlooked aspects of our community is the role of Military Wives.

Ashley Woodcock

Military Spouse of the Year

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TABLE OF CONTENTS May/June 2020

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PUBLISHER’S NOTE

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A Letter From The GTC VA Director

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Military Wives

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Ashley Woodcock

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Rachael Sherman

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Jess Brutzman

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From Camo to High Heels

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Spousal Benefits

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GATHER at these upcoming chapter meetings

PUBLISHER’S NOTE

W

e have been in a different kind of war these past many weeks. Each of us has experienced Covid19 in various ways.

Some have lost loved ones and could not be with them. Some have had new births and could not experience the joy of holding that precious new baby in their arms. Still others have lost businesses or jobs and are dealing with uncertainty. On the other hand, we have also seen families spending more time together, Dads getting to know their children better, and communities rallying around our health care workers and first responders.

Here at GATHER Veterans we continue to look for ways to inspire, educate, and encourage our Veteran community. One thing we have done is make the decision to expand GATHER Veterans to Military City in San Antonio, Texas as the hub of our next statewide Veterans magazine. We are honored to expand the boundaries of those we seek to serve.

veteran husbands. We recognize how incredibly important this role is to the success of their soldier husbands successfully fulfilling their own calling and duties. Women serve our country in many capacities! We are also honored to feature Rachel Sherman and share her story of service in the United States Marine Corps! Women of our country have served and continue to serve from both roles, military spouse and soldier! At GATHER Veterans we are delighted to share these inspiring stories and celebrate the women serving our country in many different capacities.

In this issue, we are honored to feature military wives who have served faithfully beside their

Hannah Bouwmeester

Next issue we will be tackling the subject of mental health wellness and specifically PTSD and the prevalence it has among our veterans community.

Until then, here’s to our women veterans and veteran wives!

Publisher

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A Letter From The GTC VA Director

Greetings from Northern Michigan. I trust everyone has been taking safe measures due to the Coronavirus outbreak. It has been a strange few weeks for many of us since this has all started.

Offices are experiencing closure from the public to assist in slowing down exposure. I believe this is a reasonable requirement as there are a large number of veterans coming in our offices that have health issues putting them at potential risk. It is a bit uncomfortable and inconvenient, but we can get through this like we have all prior crises.

GATHER Veterans is a statewide resource covering many different VA offices here in the state of Michigan. I have enjoyed the opportunity to contribute a letter from my office in several issues. If you are a part of another Veterans Affairs office in the state, GATHER would like to give you a voice as well. Send your request to be the featured VA office to hannah@gatherveterans. com to keep your region up to date on your office happenings.

GATHER Veteran’s May issue focuses on recognizing Military Spouses for all their dedication, support, and service alongside their veteran. Spouses are often left to cover the job of both parents due to deployment or training. The workload and feelings can compound if moving away from their hometown or family support. Our spouses should be our biggest cheerleaders, but in this issue, we want to be the ones cheering for these unsung heroes!

Remember that this magazine is about providing benefit & legislation information, inspirational stories, and educational pieces for veterans, so if you know of a veteran, resource, or event that we should feature, please email publisher Hannah Bouwmeester at hannah@gatherveterans.com.

Semper Fi, Michael W. Roof

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Military Wives

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ne of the most overlooked aspects of our community is the role of Military Wives. Indeed, it is common that Military Wives are the ones who hold the family together in different seasons of military life, such as deployment, disability, and frequent moves. Military Wives have a significant influence on the family, helping to ensure optimal health and emotional wellness for those serving in the military. They may not wear a uniform, but they serve right alongside those who are protecting our nation and our freedoms.

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“Being a Military Wife is a role worthy of note, just like that of their soldier husband” Military Wives often make immense sacrifices for our nation and do everything within their power to hold the family together while their partners are serving. They give all the stability and support required to those who are in uniform, which in return uplifts our national security by ensuring the ideal emotional wellness and health of our military force. All American Military Wives juggle the difficulties that each American family facesyet frequently with the additional pressure of their loved one deployed in warzones for an extended period.

They are an integral part of a healthy, proud military community that defends our nation, protects our interests and fulfills our national responsibility. Military Wives must often maintain a positive attitude so their spouses can serve unencumbered by the cares of the family unit. Our active military members must often work under demanding, stressful conditions, but the well-being of their families can still weigh heavily on their minds. It’s all up to their Military Wife to handle everything on the home front while they’re not around. Being a military spouse also requires that these resilient women make sound decisions, serve the family tirelessly, earn extra income at times, and alleviate any burden their servicemen might feel while deployed or even just serving in demanding roles stateside.

Military Wives routinely put the welfare of their soldier husband, family members, and even their nation above their own.

Therefore, Military Wives are equally impacted by the service of their husbands

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leading to the need for emotional and community support from others.

Additionally, Military Wives are active community leaders, mothers, and even soldiers themselves! Some are juggling all these many hats while actively pursuing their careers.

When raising a family, these wives bravely say goodbye to their husbands when they deploy and do so, not knowing when they will see each other again. In this uncertain time of separation, its these dedicated moms who step up to help their children.

They become their protector, teacher, mentor, mommy, and daddy all in one. Many Military Wives never complain of the load they bear. They remain steadfast and resilient despite sometimes feeling like life was never a choice for them.

Being a Military Wife is a role worthy of note, just like that of their soldier husband. They also stepped up to serve our nation. Each of us should recognize these remarkable women and all their sacrifices and daily being in trenches of their own; if you see a Veteran take time to thank him for his service. Then, please, take note of the woman beside him and thank her as well. They served as a unit together.

Military Wives have always supported their serving spouses in notable and sacrificial ways without expectation of being recognized for their service to their country. We at GATHER Veterans want to recognize you and say thank you for being the foundation many of our servicemen have securely built their service to our country on.

Military Spouse of the Year

By Amanda Renkiewicz

M

eet a truly inspiring young woman, Ashley Woodcock, who won the remarkable title of Military Spouse of the Year. Her mission is to be able to help military families who have children with disabilities, and ensure they are connected with the resources they need.

Read about her amazing story and the worthy causes that she supports.

Tell us about yourself!

Six years ago, I married my high school sweetheart. Within a year of being married, I became not just a mother but also took on the role of a proud National Guard spouse.

I have a true passion for helping others and do so whenever I can. Throughout the years, volunteering has been an integral part of my life. I have volunteered with the Girl Scouts of America, Relay For Life, National Cherry Festival, Skilled Nursing Facilities, community benefit dinners, Operation Homefront, and now as the SFRG Treasurer for my husband’s unit.

I have an extensive background in healthcare, holding titles anywhere from Certified Nurse Aide to Business Office Manager. I am currently the Operations Manager for Choice Autism Center, which provides ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) therapy to children with Autism. Throughout my years in healthcare I’ve become an advocate for those who cannot

With military families not living near a base, it can be a struggle to not only get connected with resources, but to even know what is available.

Photography by Marcelina Clark advocate for themselves. The last 6 years have been absolutely wonderful. I am so thankful for the opportunities that I’ve been given to help both inside and outside the military community. I look forward to continuing my professional growth as well as my involvement within the military community.

Ashley is heavily involved in the military community, from arranging donations, to stepping up in leadership roles. Her voluntarism and advocacy for others has been an integral part of her life. With the honor of being selected as an AFI Military Spouse of the Year, she has a well-earned platform to continue helping military families in times of trial.

Congratulations, Ashley!

What platform do you advocate for? Why? Since my husband joined the National Guard, I have discovered there is a high need in educating families on available resources that the military provides. With military families not living near a base, it can be a struggle to not only get connected with resources, but to even know what is available. My ultimate goal is to work closely with organizations, helping military families who have children with disabilities and connecting them with area resources such as Operation Autism and Autism Speaks.

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Rachael Sherman

By Ted Pryde

Rachael Sherman makes a living these days in international purchasing and product management for an e-commerce company.

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hen speaking, she exudes the quiet confidence and tenacity of a Marine Corps veteran, and when she reflects on her time of service, it is with pride, dignity, and a sense of purpose that is ingrained. And though the path she took in the Marines was not the one she originally intended to take, it arrived here as a pioneering Crew Chief on the first-ever all-female crew of Marine One. Back in 2004, 9/11 still fresh in the collective consciousness. Rachael followed her brother

“I thought for sure the world could see my heart beating through my dress blues uniform,”

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into the Marines following graduating from West High School in Traverse City, after ascertaining the values her parents had instilled in her while growing up in Grawn, as well as her inherent determination, would serve her well. “I thrived in situations where I was either underestimated or told I wasn’t strong enough,” she says now. Through her recruiter’s original MOS (Military Occupational Specialties), she was enlisted as a helicopter mechanic/crew chief. After recruit and combat training, aircrew school, and SERE (Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape) training, a representative from the HMX-1 Marine Helicopter Squadron One, which directly serves and fly the President of the United States, visited her flight school. Upon filling out a form, Rachael learned that she would be joining, no matter her thoughts or opinions on the subject. The insistence did not sit well at first. “With the images of the smokey New York skyline still fresh in my brain, I had joined the Marine Corps to fight for my country.” But upon learning the exacting requirements to be upon Marine One, as well as the fact there had been only one female

2009. “I thought for sure the world could see my heart beating through my dress blues uniform,” Rachael says, adding, “This was one of my best memories during my time as a Marine One crew chief.”

crew chief on Marine One prior, and suddenly Rachael had a challenge she could rise to and embrace. “The fire burned,” she reflects now.

After diligently achieving the required qualifications and successfully attacking the fitness standards, all while maintaining good standing among her peers, Rachael’s selection for the team was made public. Shortly after that, the wheels were set in motion to arrange the very first all-female crew to transport President Obama by helicopter on July 16,

It was after her time in the Marine Corps that Rachael realized how much she missed Northern Michigan, and returned. The sense of purpose she had carried all the while of being a part of HMX-1 Marine Helicopter Squadron One remained, and soon she found a new focus in the exceptional veteran support community in the area. “I didn’t find this community until about a year after I moved back to Traverse City, and I reached out to Becki Bigelow, who gave me a tour of Reining Liberty Ranch and introduced me to some horses. After completing the Horses for Heroes program, I started meeting other people like John and Kim Lefler, Starla Owens, Vickie Hays, George Champlin, and many others. These people are just a handful of many in this town who commit endless amounts of time and energy to make the lives of the veterans who live here better. This end is what makes me proud.”

Today, Rachael, with the determination she always carried, and the discipline that being a Marine fostered, has found a voice for herself and fellow veterans, and for that, we should all be proud of her.

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“This was one of my best memories during my time as a Marine One crew chief.”

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Jess Brutzman

By Kierstin Gunsberg Jess Brutzman has been going with the flow her whole life. Growing up in the 90’s and early 00’s, Jess would pack it up on the regular to make the 2,000+ mile trek from San Diego to Traverse City and back again, splitting time between her mom and dad and humming her favorite boy band hits along the way.

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o stranger to changing scenery or the contrast of leaving a drought to arrive in a blizzard, she sharpened her independence and emotional flexibility, things that’ve no doubt benefited her as a Military spouse since she married her husband Chris in 2010.

Chris, who currently serves with the Michigan National Guard at Camp Grayling had recently joined the Marines when he and Jess first met on the West Coast at a bible study in 2009. Smitten, he asked her out

Keeping a family schedule is almost impossible,” she says, noting that even when Chris isn’t deployed, he’s still working 12-14 hour days.

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and barely a year later they were tying the knot after his return from Afghanistan. Together they have two elementary aged sons, Hunter and Gunnar, a little yorkie and a mutual love for exploring northern Michigan’s great outdoors. A decade into their adventure they’ve hit their stride, but getting here hasn’t been a walk in the park.

As it goes for most families, keeping hers organized and on-task is a daily labor of love, but while most moms are filling in important dates and appointments on their calendar, Jess

has to write hers in pencil. “Keeping a family schedule is almost impossible,” she says, noting that even when Chris isn’t deployed, he’s still working 1214 hour days. And, when Chris is deployed, Operational Security policies prevent her from knowing where her husband is going, when he’s going there, or when he’ll be back.

The comfort of these details is something a new military spouse may be unprepared to let go of, which is where Family Readiness Groups (FRG) come in. FRGs serve individual units and exist with varying names for each branch of

“It’s not easy but it is not something I would ever trade for a civilian life...I have learned so much about myself and my own strength.”

the United States Armed Forces but the mission is the same - aiding those who are married to active duty members. These groups provide guidance and social support to Military spouses who sometimes, “get lost in being just a military spouse without our own identity,” which Jess has proactively countered by staying focused on her own personal goals including pursuing a career in real estate. She’s also been involved with FRGs (many of which welcome volunteers) since the beginning of her marriage and serves with the Grayling unit where she’s using her experience to bring warmth and encouragement to others riding the same wave.

“There is the common misconception that we knew what we were getting into when we got married,” says Jess, going on to say “It’s not easy but it is not something I would ever trade for a civilian life...I have learned so much about myself and my own strength.”

To find out more about how you can join or volunteer with your local Family Readiness Group visit Military Resources at Military.com

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From Camo to High Heels

By Natividad Kolb

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t all started in New York City on 9/11, while on the ferry on my way to State Island for my college classes, I realized that the World Trade Center towers

were on fire. I grabbed one of the telescopes that were on the ferry, and I looked through it, I couldn’t believe my eyes. As it was all unfolding, I remember telling this gentleman to

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look out towards the towers because he didn’t comprehend what I was saying. His face became pale, and he collapsed. We couldn’t believe our eyes. We were shocked and didn’t

to fight for the nation that I had come to love in just two short years.

know what to do. When we got to the Staten Island side, we hopped off the ferry, and it became apparent that it was the last ferry of the day.

After finding out what was going on, how this was no accident, that it was a terrorist attack, my friend Rakibur Joarder offered to drive from Staten Island to the city to get me home safe.

He risked his life for me! Back then, people didn’t know the difference between Hindu and Muslims, in NYC many people that “looked” Muslim were getting attacked, and he didn’t care, he came to help me when I needed him. Once back home, I decided to join the military. I knew I had to fight for the country that had

brought so many opportunities to me.

Not only me but many immigrants from all over the world as well. I had

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I joined the United States Air Force, my second choice (ha!), but the best decision I ever made in my life.

Joining the military has brought so many things into my life that most people only dream of experiencing.

My being part of something bigger than I could have imagined taught me how to handle difficult situations strategically. My time in the military taught me to be strong, to have integrity, to put others before myself, to expect only the best, to never settle for less, to have a drive and focus.

Going from a young Latin woman (19yrs old), who barely spoke

English, to the strong wife, mother, and businesswoman I am today, has been no small feat, but I owe most of it to my time in the military. During my first deployment to Afghanistan, as a young E4, I had to take the reins of my section due to a lack of Leadership. Working 12-14 hour days seven days a week, I had to learn how to run a section. My duties included ensuring that all the aircraft parts, vehicle parts, water, ammo, and weapons were issued to each shop and each section. I was also responsible for every airman coming through Bagram.

I was tasked with ensuring they were properly trained, had their correct gear, and ensured that the entire camp had drinking water available.

The lack of guidance was no barrier for me to lead. I had a young E2 who, like myself, was on her first deployment. To top it all off, she contracted Malaria.

She was scared and didn’t know what to do. I took her to the hospital on base and had to leave her there because there was more work to be done, and flight missions depended on us. Looking back, I wouldn’t change anything that I did following that ordeal, but I will share those details another time.

Today I’m a successful businesswoman with a Master’s degree in Leadership, a proud Mary Kay Independent Beauty consultant, teaching women how to be successful entrepreneurs, makeup artist, and a former Volleyball coach. My future shines bright because of the story I have lived and the lessons I have learned.

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Spousal Benefits

By Michael Roof

The spouse or widow of a veteran could be eligible for various benefits.

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f you are married to a veteran receiving or they recently filed for VA monthly compensation, you will want to verify that you are listed on their award letter as their spouse. This might sound a little elementary, but it is sometimes overlooked by the veteran when filing.

This will ensure that they are getting paid the correct amount and make it easier to connect to your benefits after he/she passes.

There are a couple situations where the surviving spouse can receive a monthly benefit.

If the veteran is rated at 100% or is paid at the 100% rate through

Individual Unemployablility (IU) for at least 10 years. »» If the veteran passed from something that he/she is compensated for through the VA. »» If the veteran is 100% he/she is eligible for CHAMPVA. A health insurance program through the VA. This benefit is continued for the spouse even after the passing of the veteran.

Another benefit is the NonService Connected Pension.

The basic point of eligibility is that the veteran had to serve during a period of war. There are some income /asset factors to concern as well, but I would

advise talking to a Veteran Service Officer about those details.

The “basic” pension program offers help to those with extremely low income by paying a maximum benefit of $768 monthly. The Aid & Attendance pension program covers paying for In-home, Nursing home or Assisted living facilities. For surviving spouses the maximum benefit is $1,228 monthly.

In the state of Michigan, if the veteran was Permanent & Totally Disabled 100% or IU at the time of death, and he/she owned a permanent residence, then those property taxes could be exempted for the surviving spouse as well.

As always, please call or visit the Grand Traverse County Dept. of Veterans Affair for more information with these benefits or for assistance in filing a claim.

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