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Chief Warrant Officer 5 (Retired) Bob Witzler is a native of Perrysburg, Ohio. Bob entered the Army in April 1982, and served for more than 32 years. His career spanned positions from Infantryman to Special Operations Aviator. During his 28 year tenure in Army Aviation, he participated in combat
Sarah Williams was raised in Grand Marais, Minnesota, a small town of 1,200 people on the shores of Lake Superior. In the 8th. grade she decided she wanted to join the military, and thanks to a great guidance counselor in high school was encouraged to apply to a service academy.
Ken Smits grew up in Northern New Jersey, married his high school sweetheart, Sharon, and headed off to Vietnam via the U.S. Air Force at the age of 18. Ken is the author of the book series, Without Glory. A harsh and in depth look at life on the battlefield
Smokin’ with Steve Steve Roderick is Publisher of FireWatch Magazine and proud father to four sons who are serving or have served in the US Armed Forces. Steve’s passion for serving veterans hits home. His other passions include scuba diving, flying, yachting, and cooking. Each edition of FireWatch Magazine features
K9 Corner Mary Peter has trained dogs professionally since 1987. She is a Certified Master Dog Trainer (CMDT) and a graduate of the National K9 Learning Center, Columbus, OH, one of the premier schools for dog trainers whose alumni include the top tier of K9 trainers in 45 countries. Her
i am Sara B Sara Bachelder, with 25 years of service and leadership in the non-profit sector, is the founder and owner of Sara B & Associates, a distinguished financial services firm. Her experience assisting individuals in overcoming addictions, mental health concerns, and trauma brings a unique perspective to financial
Visionaries Richard ‘Rich’ Corson, a West Point Graduate who dedicated 23 years of his life to service in the Army Special Forces, holding various key roles from Infantry Platoon Leader to Chief of the US Special Operations Command’s (USSOCOM) Operation Center. Following a career spanning over two decades in the
Visionaries US Navy Chief Petty Officer, Kurt Waterstradt helps veterans overcome transitional struggles by guiding them through a proprietary four-point framework to expand their identity and reconnect with themselves. Kurt is a professional speaker and yoga teacher who contributes to the FireWatch Magazine Byways feature in each edition. Instagram Linkedin
Visionaries Kristy Verdi, PhD, is a retired public school educator and leader in the service-learning field. In 2020, she founded Learn and Serve Tampa, Inc. to support youth service and service-learning. By building partnerships between schools, nonprofits, and businesses, Learn and Serve Tampa, Inc. is able to host volunteer opportunities
Visionaries Toni Hedstrom is the Managing Editor for FireWatch Magazine. She spends her time in the community connecting with valuable resources to share with the FireWatch Audience. Toni is the proud daughter of Army Veteran, Ken Smits, Author of Without Glory, a regular feature in FireWatch Magazine. Toni is married
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