Brandon Conger, a 14-year, now-retired veteran, will be riding in style, thanks to the efforts of the Military Warriors Support Foundation.
According to Tammy LeValley with the Military Warriors Support Foundation, their mission is to ease the burden often faced by military servicemen and servicewomen upon their return to civilian life. Conger was wounded during his service as a Sergeant First Class in Iraq.
“They no longer have to worry about a monthly payment, and that gives them so much peace of mind,” LeValley told KMBC.reportedFormer U.S. Marine Corps Corporal Tyler Whiting was given the keys to his new ride from Military Warriors Support Foundation’s Transportation for Heroes program, WKOW reported .
For Max Curnow, collaborating with the financial firm and charity was a great way for him to give back. “It was a really important way for us to give back to somebody who is giving such a great service to our country,” Max Curnow with the Curnow Automotive Group said. In addition to giving veterans payment-free vehicles, Military Warriors Support Foundation has also given away mortgage-free homes to wounded warriors and to spouses of those killed in action, according to the“It’s probably the most rewarding thing I’ve ever done in my career,” Phil Forrest with Wells Fargo said.
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