SoldierStrong forms advisory board
Stamford, CT, September 11, 2014 – SoldierStrong, a Connecticut-based organization whose mission is helping our service members take their next steps forward, announced today the formation of a Board of Advisors to provide counsel on ways to better serve and assist members and veterans of the United States Armed Forces.
The Advisory Board is comprised of Former United States Senator Joseph Lieberman, Philanthropist John Linnartz, Former CEO Linda McMahon, Colonel Bill Smullen (US Army – RET), Special Advisor to former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and Secretary of State General Colin Powell, and Retired Vice Admiral Bob Murrett.
“The sacrifices of the young men and women who have served our country so well must never be forgotten,” said Senator Lieberman. “In fulfilling its mission to help service members take their next steps forward, SoldierStrong makes clear in very concrete and meaningful ways we haven’t forgotten their sacrifices, nor have we forgotten our obligations to them. I’m pleased to join the SoldierStrong Advisory Board to support this mission and help expand its reach to all those veterans who need our support.”
“It’s great to be associated with SoldierStrong, which continues to evolve, and make a very real positive contribution to the lives of active duty and veteran service members,” said Vice Admiral Murrett.
“We are excited to have such an extraordinary group of individuals join our Advisory Board, said SoldierStrong Co-Founder, Chris Meek. “Each member brings something different to the table, which will help SoldierStrong achieve our mission and further our success in assisting our nation’s heroes.”
