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What is a Stand Down?
- During times of war, combat exhausted soldiers are periodically removed from the field of combat to a place of relative
safety and security for brief periods of rest and recovery. Stand Down is the military term used to describe these brief periods
of respite. During a Stand Down, troops are given food, clean clothing, haircuts, shower facilities, and an opportunity to receive
medical treatment.
- For the past nine years active and reserve military units, veterans groups, civic and community organizations, and other
interested volunteers have participated in supporting the annual Stand Down. During this period of time more than 4,000 homeless
veterans and their families have been assisted by this volunteer effort.
- The Heart of America Stand Down Foundation provides a resource-rich environment that allows veterans and their families
an opportunity to receive hot food, clothing, drug and alcohol counseling, social services, and a wide variety of medical services.
Social service providers are available to assist homeless veterans in breaking the cycle of homelessness. Federal, state and local
agencies provide assistance for employment, legal, psycho/sociological counseling, substance abuse and medical/disability needs.
From the 2003 Stand Down...
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LTC Richard Holaday, USA (Ret.) and LtCol. Eddie R. Maag, USMC (Ret.) unpack new clothing for distribution |
COL Max Pitney, USA (Ret.) helps to fold socks prior to distribution |
From the 2006 Stand Down...
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CWO4 James Kelly, USN (Ret.), unknown, and LTC Roger Ramsel, USA (Ret.) await their marching orders for the day's activities |
Except for the clothing, this looks familiar... :) |
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LTC Roger Ramsel, USA (Ret.), unknown, listen as Bob Waechter, USMC (and co-founder of the Heart of America Veteran's Stand Down) passes along some history of the Stand Down in Kansas City |
LTC Roger Ramsel, USA (Ret.) prepares hot dogs and baked beans for the afternoon lunch |
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Sunflower Chapter, MOAA members get the serving line prepared
CPT Terry Harris, USA (Ret.) supervises on the right |
Soup's on! Chow down! |
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Kansas Council
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Sunflower Chapter
