Disabled Veteran Needs Help
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Robert Stohler MAJ(retired) entered the Air Force July 1, 1983 and continued on to complete Basic Training at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. He has served in a number of leadership positions as an AMEDD officer. His assignments include: Chief of Quality Management Division with Europe Regional Medical Command in Heidelberg, Germany from 2010-2012; Company Commander of the 50th Med Detachment at Camp Humphries, Korea from 2009-2010; Regimental Nurse with the 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment at Vilseck, Germany from 2006-2009; Clinic Chief Nurse of the Babenhausen Health Clinic at Babenhausen, Germany in 2006; Mother/Baby Unit Labor and Delivery Nurse with Heidelberg Medical Hospital in Heidelberg, Germany from 2003-2006; Flight Trauma Nurse with the Public Health Service working with the Kotzebue Health Clinic in Kotzebue, Alaska from 1999-2002. With the U.S. Air Force he served as a Vehicle Operator at Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, Mississippi from 1986-1987; and Vehicle Operator with 40th Transportation Squadron in Aviano, Italy from 1984-1986.
He was injured serving with the 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment during Operation Iraqi Freedom .
His awards and decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal with three bronze oak leaf clusters, Army Achievement Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, The Iraq Campaign Medal, National Defense Service Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Korean Defense Service Medal, U.S. Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, U.S. Air Force Good Conduct Medal, U.S. Air Force Basic Training Ribbon, U.S. Air Force Commendation Medal, U.S.P.H.S. Hazardous Duty Medal, and U.S.P.H.S. Isolated Remote Service Ribbon.
Robert (Robbie) served his country and cared for his fellow soldiers with pride and courage for many years. Yet returning to civilian life with disabilities has been painfully depressing and exhausting, fighting government red tape and the sluggish process to obtain VA and disability benefits is a never ending battle. Robbie and his family have been living with Robbie's parents since August, 2013. The little income he receives pays his current obligations, with almost nothing left over. Robbie is unable to work due to his injuries and increasing health issues and his wife has been unable to find gainful employment, so she is currently in school for certification in medical billing and coding.
We are seeking other avenues to help raise the funds to pay for the transportation fees for the household goods, and storage for 6 to 8 months while waiting for settlements from VA and disability benefits. Once the benefits are received they will be able to afford an apartment or a house. Here is an opportunity to say thank you to a brave soldier who served you and his country; a nurse who cared for his fellow soldiers unselfishly on base and in combat. Any amount will be gratefully appreciated.
He was injured serving with the 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment during Operation Iraqi Freedom .
His awards and decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal with three bronze oak leaf clusters, Army Achievement Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, The Iraq Campaign Medal, National Defense Service Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Korean Defense Service Medal, U.S. Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, U.S. Air Force Good Conduct Medal, U.S. Air Force Basic Training Ribbon, U.S. Air Force Commendation Medal, U.S.P.H.S. Hazardous Duty Medal, and U.S.P.H.S. Isolated Remote Service Ribbon.
Robert (Robbie) served his country and cared for his fellow soldiers with pride and courage for many years. Yet returning to civilian life with disabilities has been painfully depressing and exhausting, fighting government red tape and the sluggish process to obtain VA and disability benefits is a never ending battle. Robbie and his family have been living with Robbie's parents since August, 2013. The little income he receives pays his current obligations, with almost nothing left over. Robbie is unable to work due to his injuries and increasing health issues and his wife has been unable to find gainful employment, so she is currently in school for certification in medical billing and coding.
We are seeking other avenues to help raise the funds to pay for the transportation fees for the household goods, and storage for 6 to 8 months while waiting for settlements from VA and disability benefits. Once the benefits are received they will be able to afford an apartment or a house. Here is an opportunity to say thank you to a brave soldier who served you and his country; a nurse who cared for his fellow soldiers unselfishly on base and in combat. Any amount will be gratefully appreciated.
Organizer
Tracy Stohler
Organizer
Ellenton, FL
