A little about Ian
I was 26 when I joined the US Army in February 2005. My job was 91D or Power Generation Equipment Repairer. In my 11 years and 7 months of service, I saw amazing places and met and learned from a lot of great people. I spent 15 months in Iraq and 1 year in Afghanistan in my time as a soldier. I became a Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) in 2010. I spent many hours on the computer to complete all the work needed to become a Sergeant in the Army. That drive and motivation made me the best NCO I could have been. I held positions such as Squad Leader, Shop Foreman, and Platoon Sergeant and was in charge of as many as 40 soldiers. Due to injuries sustained in combat, I was medically retired from the Army in 2015 at Ft. Hood, TX.
My Service Story
"Never underestimate your enemy no matter what you are told by others." I served with B TRP 3/61 CAV 4th ID at a remote COP Keating, which was recognized as one of the most decorated units to include 2 medals of honor to living soldiers. The movie “The Outpost” is about our unit and the attack on COP Keating.
Why I Became a Veteran Coach
I found that the process with my VSO was not working. Not to mention the fees associated with getting my IMO completed were outside what I was willing to pay. I was seeking employment in the tech sales field and found VACI. I thought to myself, 'I'm a vet that could help other vets get what they deserve,' so I applied and now I'm doing what I love to do every day—talking to veterans and supporting them to get what they deserve.
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