Honoring Our Heroes: Happy Veterans Day 2023!
Today, we stand united in gratitude and respect for the brave men and women who have selflessly served our nation. On this Veterans Day, let’s take a moment to reflect on the sacrifices made by our veterans, both past and present, in defense of freedom and democracy.
To those who have served, we thank you for your unwavering commitment, courage, and sacrifice. Your dedication has ensured the liberties we hold dear, and your sacrifices will forever be etched in the heart of our nation.
Let us also remember the families of our veterans, who endure challenges and sacrifices of their own. Your support is an integral part of our nation’s strength, and we appreciate your resilience and patriotism.
As we express our gratitude, let us not only remember our veterans on this day but strive to honor and support them every day. Reach out to a veteran, listen to their stories, and offer a heartfelt thank you. Let’s build a community that recognizes and appreciates the extraordinary individuals who have served in the United States Armed Forces.
To our veterans: your service is a beacon of inspiration. Your dedication to duty, honor, and country is a testament to the best of America. Today, and every day, we salute you.
Happy Veterans Day from all of us at TIPA! 🇺🇸
Veteran Employees of ScanTech Sciences, McAllen ECP Facility
- Mark M. (U.S. Marines)
- Jorge L. (U.S. Marines)
- Matt C. (U.S. Marines)
- Faustino L. (U.S. Army)
- Chris B. (U.S. Marines)
- Felipe R. (U.S. Marines)
- Joe E. (U.S. Marines)
- Randy F. (U.S. Army) * not in photo due to active duty
- Chip Starns (U.S. Navy)
Derek Johnson, Infantry
USMC
4 Years of service
Allen Lund Company
Served in operation Iraq Freedom as well as Enduring Freedom. The day we declared war he was already on the ground in Kuwait. He was one of the first units to move across the border into Iraq. During that time he earned a combat action ribbon.
Patrick Martinez, Food Service Specialist (cook)
USMC
4 Years of service
Allen Lund Company
Attached to 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion he cooked for 1st Marine division General Bailey, former President Jimmy Carter, and former First Lady Michelle Obama. He also cooked on the USS Peleliu, USS Green Bay, and the USS Makin Island serving over 2500 Marines and Sailors per ship. Outside of cooking he was a competition shooter and represented the 1st marine division accurately shooting from 700 yards.
Brandon Jamison
U.S. Army
Village Farms Fresh – Director of Quality Assurance
“Picture: Deployment to Iraq in 2008, my second time there, was also there in 2004. The picture is in front of the MRAP (armored vehicle) after just arriving in Iraq at BIAP (Baghdad International Airport), we were about to head to our base where we were stationed, an area of Baghdad called the Green Zone.”
Wayne Smith, Senior Chief Petty Officer
U.S. Navy
Village Farms Fresh – Director of Transportation & Logistics
“Served in the United States Navy for 20 years and retired as Senior Chief Petty Officer in 1999
Picture: Touring the USS Constitution, the world’s oldest commissioned naval warship still afloat, also known as Old Ironsides in Boston, MA”