Kyle Aines grew up in the small mountain town of Tinmouth, Vermont. He joined the army in 2003 and served two tours in Iraq as a combat medic. He graduated from Castleton with a degree in criminal justice before joining Community College of Vermont as CCV’s Associate Director of Veterans and Military Services. He now works as a general contractor serving Rutland County. Additionally, he serves as a mentor for The Warrior Connection, and is transitioning to a facilitator role.
Norman W. VanCor served in United States Marine Corps from 1968-1971. His service brought him to Viet Nam from 1968-1969, as a Radio Operator in the Third Marine Division, Third Recon Battalion, Quang Tri (most northerly base camp below DMZ). He was awarded the Navy Cross and the Cross of Gallantry (S. Vietnamese highest military…
Vietnam veteran Tristam Johnson will co-emcee the Brattleboro event.
Social Tinkering is a nonprofit, 501c3 organization, based in Rutland Vermont. Their mission is to intentionally grow meaningful social connection to reduce isolation and loneliness and their impacts so that individuals, families, and communities can thrive. Social Tinkering coordinates with people and organizations regionally and statewide to identify and reduce any barriers that may be preventing…
Rutland’s own Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter One was the very first chapter of Vietnam Veterans of America formed. The organization’s aims include promoting and supporting the full range of issues important to Vietnam veterans, creating a new identity for this generation of veterans, and changing public perception of Vietnam veterans. Learn more here.
Cabot Creamery achieved B Corp certification in 2012 and became the world’s first dairy cooperative to do so. This certification demonstrates their commitment to environmental and social impacts for their consumers, employees and cooperative of dairy farm families. Read more to learn more about what it means to be a B Corp.
Michelle Caver, First Sergeant (ret.) served in the U.S. Army for 22 years in both the active and reserve components in combat service support roles. Her commitment to Army Values, Professional Development and Soldier Care led to several promotions with increased levels of responsibility. As a senior noncommissioned officer, she deployed with the 42nd Infantry…