Ssgt Christopher Travis Ghee (Ret.) On July 4, 2000, I left my hometown of Valdosta, GA on and traveled to Parris Island, SC to complete Marine Corps Boot Camp. After overcoming the mental and physical demands at Marine Corps Boot Camp, my career started while being stationed at Camp Lejeune, NC with 2d Marine Division 2d Supply Battalion. In 2006, I switched military roles and became a Combat Engineer, and was given the tasks to work with military explosives, ordnance detection, mobility, counter-mobility, and survivability support to combat forces. On July 16, 2007, while deployed in Fallujah, Iraq, I was involved in a combat operation where my vehicle was struck by an Improvised Explosive Device (IED). This incident resulted in me being diagnosed with several injuries, most severely a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). After 7 months, I finished my combat tour and began the long recovery to heal and get my life back on track. Due to the injuries sustained from my deployment, I was awarded the Purple Heart medal after sustaining a TBI and being diagnosed with PTSD. Because of my TBI and PTSD symptoms I had to eventually medical retire from the United States Marine Corps on February 27, 2014. Since retiring, I made it my mission to work very closely with disabled Marines and veterans. I’m very passionate about taking care of disabled veterans and currently I work at Wounded Warrior Battalion East onboard Camp Lejeune, NC. I’m a Recovery Care Coordinator (RCC), and work with the wounded, ill, or injured Marines and veterans to help and assist them with their recovery, rehabilitation, and reintegration. While supporting disabled veterans I made the decision to return to college and pursue my education goals. I was a recruiter in the military and is very passionate about human resources. Now, I am enrolled to Webster University with hopes of graduating in the Human Resources Management Master’s Degree Program at the end of Summer 2025. I stopped attending this in January with the hopes of applying for a scholarship due to getting out of student loan debt, I do not want to create brand new debt. After waiting for 6 months, I decided to re-enroll and I am applying to the Redefining Victory Scholarship for the assistance in funding my final year of college. This assistance would be greatly appreciated and would be a big impact on helping me achieve my educational goal of graduating from Webster University in the Human Resources Management Master’s Degree Program. If I am awarded this scholarship, I would greatly appreciate being awarded, and I plan to continue to go further and further in my educational journey. Coming from where I came from and turning out to be the person I have become, I realize how much work is still needed to reach my goals as a college student, father, husband, co-worker, and overall, a great person. Everyone that played a part in raising me has passed away, and I have an obligation to be the best version that my family that raised me wanted me to be. Thank you, Christopher Ghee

Ssgt Christopher Travis Ghee (Ret.) On July 4, 2000, I left my hometown of Valdosta, GA on and traveled to Parris Island, SC to complete Marine Corps Boot Camp. After overcoming the mental and physical demands at Marine Corps Boot Camp, my career started while being stationed at Camp Lejeune, NC with 2d Marine Division 2d Supply Battalion. In 2006, I switched military roles and became a Combat Engineer, and was given the tasks to work with military explosives, ordnance detection, mobility, counter-mobility, and survivability support to combat forces. On July 16, 2007, while deployed in Fallujah, Iraq, I was involved in a combat operation where my vehicle was struck by an Improvised Explosive Device (IED). This incident resulted in me being diagnosed with several injuries, most severely a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). After 7 months, I finished my combat tour and began the long recovery to heal and get my life back on track. Due to the injuries sustained from my deployment, I was awarded the Purple Heart medal after sustaining a TBI and being diagnosed with PTSD. Because of my TBI and PTSD symptoms I had to eventually medical retire from the United States Marine Corps on February 27, 2014. Since retiring, I made it my mission to work very closely with disabled Marines and veterans. I’m very passionate about taking care of disabled veterans and currently I work at Wounded Warrior Battalion East onboard Camp Lejeune, NC. I’m a Recovery Care Coordinator (RCC), and work with the wounded, ill, or injured Marines and veterans to help and assist them with their recovery, rehabilitation, and reintegration. While supporting disabled veterans I made the decision to return to college and pursue my education goals. I was a recruiter in the military and is very passionate about human resources. Now, I am enrolled to Webster University with hopes of graduating in the Human Resources Management Master’s Degree Program at the end of Summer 2025. I stopped attending this in January with the hopes of applying for a scholarship due to getting out of student loan debt, I do not want to create brand new debt. After waiting for 6 months, I decided to re-enroll and I am applying to the Cueto Technologies Community Impact Scholarship for the assistance in funding my final year of college. This assistance would be greatly appreciated and would be a big impact on helping me achieve my educational goal of graduating from Webster University in the Human Resources Management Master’s Degree Program. Thank you, Christopher Ghee

Ssgt Christopher Travis Ghee (Ret.) On July 4, 2000, I left my hometown of Valdosta, GA on and traveled to Parris Island, SC to complete Marine Corps Boot Camp. After overcoming the mental and physical demands at Marine Corps Boot Camp, my career started while being stationed at Camp Lejeune, NC with 2d Marine Division 2d Supply Battalion. In 2006, I switched military roles and became a Combat Engineer and was given the tasks to work with military explosives, ordnance detection, mobility, counter-mobility, and survivability support to combat forces. On July 16, 2007, while deployed in Fallujah, Iraq, I was involved in a combat operation where my vehicle was struck by an Improvised Explosive Device (IED). This incident resulted in me being diagnosed with several injuries, most severely a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). After 7 months, I finished my combat tour and began the long recovery to heal and get my life back on track. Due to the injuries sustained from my deployment, I was awarded the Purple Heart medal after sustaining a TBI and being diagnosed with PTSD. Because of my TBI and PTSD symptoms I had to eventually medical retire from the United States Marine Corps on February 27, 2014. Since retiring, I made it my mission to work very closely with disabled Marines and veterans. I’m very passionate about taking care of disabled veterans and currently I work at Wounded Warrior Battalion East onboard Camp Lejeune, NC. I’m a Recovery Care Coordinator (RCC), and work with the wounded, ill, or injured Marines and veterans to help and assist them with their recovery, rehabilitation, and reintegration. While supporting disabled veterans I made the decision to return to college and pursue my education goals. I was a recruiter in the military and is very passionate about human resources. Now, I am enrolled to Webster University with hopes of graduating in the Human Resources Management Master’s Degree Program at the end of Summer 2025. I stopped attending this in January with the hopes of applying for a scholarship due to getting out of student loan debt, I do not want to create brand new debt. After waiting for 6 months, I decided to re-enroll and I am applying to the John Acuña Memorial Scholarship for the assistance in funding my final year of college. This assistance would be greatly appreciated and would be a big impact on helping me achieve my educational goal of graduating from Webster University in the Human Resources Management Master’s Degree Program. Thank you, Christopher Ghee

Ssgt Christopher Travis Ghee (Ret.) On July 4, 2000, I left my hometown of Valdosta, GA on and traveled to Parris Island, SC to complete Marine Corps Boot Camp. After overcoming the mental and physical demands at Marine Corps Boot Camp, my career started while being stationed at Camp Lejeune, NC with 2d Marine Division 2d Supply Battalion. In 2006, I switched military roles and became a Combat Engineer and was given the tasks to work with military explosives, ordnance detection, mobility, counter-mobility, and survivability support to combat forces. On July 16, 2007, while deployed in Fallujah, Iraq, I was involved in a combat operation where my vehicle was struck by an Improvised Explosive Device (IED). This incident resulted in me being diagnosed with several injuries, most severely a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). After 7 months, I finished my combat tour and began the long recovery to heal and get my life back on track. Due to the injuries sustained from my deployment, I was awarded the Purple Heart medal after sustaining a TBI and being diagnosed with PTSD. Because of my TBI and PTSD symptoms I had to eventually medical retire from the United States Marine Corps on February 27, 2014. Since retiring, I made it my mission to work very closely with disabled Marines and veterans. I’m very passionate about taking care of disabled veterans and currently I work at Wounded Warrior Battalion East onboard Camp Lejeune, NC. I’m a Recovery Care Coordinator (RCC), and work with the wounded, ill, or injured Marines and veterans to help and assist them with their recovery, rehabilitation, and reintegration. While supporting disabled veterans I made the decision to return to college and pursue my education goals. I was a recruiter in the military and is very passionate about human resources. Now, I am enrolled to Webster University with hopes of graduating in the Human Resources Management Master’s Degree Program at the end of Summer 2025. I stopped attending this in January with the hopes of applying for a scholarship due to getting out of student loan debt, I do not want to create brand new debt. After waiting for 6 months, I decided to re-enroll and I am applying to the James T. Godwin Memorial Scholarship for the assistance in funding my final year of college. This assistance would be greatly appreciated and would be a big impact on helping me achieve my educational goal of graduating from Webster University in the Human Resources Management Master’s Degree Program. Thank you, Christopher Ghee

Ssgt Christopher Travis Ghee (Ret.) On July 4, 2000, I left my hometown of Valdosta, GA on and traveled to Parris Island, SC to complete Marine Corps Boot Camp. After overcoming the mental and physical demands at Marine Corps Boot Camp, my career started while being stationed at Camp Lejeune, NC with 2d Marine Division 2d Supply Battalion. In 2006, I switched military roles and became a Combat Engineer and was given the tasks to work with military explosives, ordnance detection, mobility, counter-mobility, and survivability support to combat forces. On July 16, 2007, while deployed in Fallujah, Iraq, I was involved in a combat operation where my vehicle was struck by an Improvised Explosive Device (IED). This incident resulted in me being diagnosed with several injuries, most severely a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). After 7 months, I finished my combat tour and began the long recovery to heal and get my life back on track. Due to the injuries sustained from my deployment, I was awarded the Purple Heart medal after sustaining a TBI and being diagnosed with PTSD. Because of my TBI and PTSD symptoms I had to eventually medical retire from the United States Marine Corps on February 27, 2014. Since retiring, I made it my mission to work very closely with disabled Marines and veterans. I’m very passionate about taking care of disabled veterans and currently I work at Wounded Warrior Battalion East onboard Camp Lejeune, NC. I’m a Recovery Care Coordinator (RCC), and work with the wounded, ill, or injured Marines and veterans to help and assist them with their recovery, rehabilitation, and reintegration. While supporting disabled veterans I made the decision to return to college and pursue my education goals. I was a recruiter in the military and is very passionate about human resources. Now, I am enrolled to Webster University with hopes of graduating in the Human Resources Management Master’s Degree Program at the end of Summer 2025. I stopped attending this in January with the hopes of applying for a scholarship due to getting out of student loan debt, I do not want to create brand new debt. After waiting for 6 months, I decided to re-enroll and I am applying to the Elizabeth Schalk Memorial Scholarship for the assistance in funding my final year of college. This assistance would be greatly appreciated and would be a big impact on helping me achieve my educational goal of graduating from Webster University in the Human Resources Management Master’s Degree Program. Thank you, Christopher Ghee

On July 4, 2000, I left my hometown of Valdosta, GA on and traveled to Parris Island, SC to complete Marine Corps Boot Camp. After overcoming the mental and physical demands at Marine Corps Boot Camp, my career started while being stationed at Camp Lejeune, NC with 2d Marine Division 2d Supply Battalion. In 2006, I switched military roles and became a Combat Engineer, and was given the tasks to work with military explosives, ordnance detection, mobility, counter-mobility, and survivability support to combat forces. On July 16, 2007, while deployed in Fallujah, Iraq, I was involved in a combat operation where my vehicle was struck by an Improvised Explosive Device (IED). This incident resulted in me being diagnosed with several injuries, most severely a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). After 7 months, I finished my combat tour and began the long recovery to heal and get my life back on track. Due to the injuries sustained from my deployment, I was awarded the Purple Heart medal and eventually had to be medically retired from the United States Marine Corps on February 27, 2014. Since retiring, I made it my mission to work very closely with disabled Marines and veterans. I’m very passionate about taking care of disabled veterans and currently I work at Wounded Warrior Battalion East onboard Camp Lejeune, NC. I’m a Recovery Care Coordinator (RCC), and work with the wounded, ill, or injured Marines and veterans to help and assist them with their recovery, rehabilitation, and reintegration. While supporting disabled veterans I made the decision to return to college and pursue my education goals. I was a recruiter in the military and is very passionate about human resources. In the community I live in, I can identify the citizens "mainly veterans" that has needs that need to be prioritized. I feel that those needs should be highlighted in the Human Resources department in our county. As a retired veteran, Purple Heart recipient, I want to be the one responsible to address those issues and spearhead the campaign to help these cisitzens. Now, I am enrolled to Webster University with hopes of graduating in the Human Resources Management Master’s Degree Program next year by the Summer. I stopped attending this semester with the hopes of applying for scholarship due to me getting out of student loan debt, I do not want to create brand new debt. I am applying to the John Young 'Pursue Your Passion' Scholarship for the assistance in funding my final year of college. This assistance would be greatly appreciated and would be a big impact on helping me achieve my educational goal of graduating from Webster University in the Human Resources Management Master’s Degree Program. Thank you, Christopher Ghee

Ssgt Christopher Travis Ghee (Ret.) On July 4, 2000, I left my hometown of Valdosta, GA on and traveled to Parris Island, SC to complete Marine Corps Boot Camp. After overcoming the mental and physical demands at Marine Corps Boot Camp, my career started while being stationed at Camp Lejeune, NC with 2d Marine Division 2d Supply Battalion. In 2006, I switched military roles and became a Combat Engineer, and was given the tasks to work with military explosives, ordnance detection, mobility, counter-mobility, and survivability support to combat forces. On July 16, 2007, while deployed in Fallujah, Iraq, I was involved in a combat operation where my vehicle was struck by an Improvised Explosive Device (IED). This incident resulted in me being diagnosed with several injuries, most severely a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). After 7 months, I finished my combat tour and began the long recovery to heal and get my life back on track. Due to the injuries sustained from my deployment, I was awarded the Purple Heart medal. I was diagnosed with a TBI and PTSD. Over time, I had to end my career due to my disabilities and medically retire from the United States Marine Corps on February 27, 2014. Since retiring, I made it my mission to work very closely with disabled Marines and veterans. I’m very passionate about taking care of disabled veterans and currently I work at Wounded Warrior Battalion East onboard Camp Lejeune, NC. I’m a Recovery Care Coordinator (RCC), and work with the wounded, ill, or injured Marines and veterans to help and assist them with their recovery, rehabilitation, and reintegration. While supporting disabled veterans I made the decision to return to college and pursue my education goals. I was a recruiter in the military and is very passionate about human resources. Now, I am enrolled to Webster University with hopes of graduating in the Human Resources Management Master’s Degree Program at the end of Summer 2024. I stopped attending this semester with the hopes of applying for scholarship due to me getting out of student loan debt, I do not want to create brand new debt. I am applying to the Boatswain’s Mate Third Class Antonie Bernard Thomas Memorial Scholarship for the assistance in funding my final year of college. This assistance would be greatly appreciated and would be a big impact on helping me achieve my educational goal of graduating from Webster University in the Human Resources Management Master’s Degree Program. Thank you, Christopher Ghee

Ssgt Christopher Travis Ghee (Ret.) On July 4, 2000, I left my hometown of Valdosta, GA on and traveled to Parris Island, SC to complete Marine Corps Boot Camp. After overcoming the mental and physical demands at Marine Corps Boot Camp, my career started while being stationed at Camp Lejeune, NC with 2d Marine Division 2d Supply Battalion. In 2006, I switched military roles and became a Combat Engineer, and was given the tasks to work with military explosives, ordnance detection, mobility, counter-mobility, and survivability support to combat forces. On July 16, 2007, while deployed in Fallujah, Iraq, I was involved in a combat operation where my vehicle was struck by an Improvised Explosive Device (IED). This incident resulted in me being diagnosed with several injuries, most severely a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). After 7 months, I finished my combat tour and began the long recovery to heal and get my life back on track. Due to the injuries sustained from my deployment, I was awarded the Purple Heart medal. I was diagnosed with a TBI and PTSD. Over time, I had to end my career due to my disabilities and medically retire from the United States Marine Corps on February 27, 2014. Since retiring, I made it my mission to work very closely with disabled Marines and veterans. I’m very passionate about taking care of disabled veterans and currently I work at Wounded Warrior Battalion East onboard Camp Lejeune, NC. I’m a Recovery Care Coordinator (RCC), and work with the wounded, ill, or injured Marines and veterans to help and assist them with their recovery, rehabilitation, and reintegration. While supporting disabled veterans I made the decision to return to college and pursue my education goals. I was a recruiter in the military and is very passionate about human resources. Now, I am enrolled to Webster University with hopes of graduating in the Human Resources Management Master’s Degree Program at the end of Summer 2024. I stopped attending this semester with the hopes of applying for scholarship due to me getting out of student loan debt, I do not want to create brand new debt. I am applying to the Educational Scholarship for The Physically Disabled for the assistance in funding my final year of college. This assistance would be greatly appreciated and would be a big impact on helping me achieve my educational goal of graduating from Webster University in the Human Resources Management Master’s Degree Program. Thank you, Christopher Ghee

Ssgt Christopher Travis Ghee (Ret.) On July 4, 2000, I left my hometown of Valdosta, GA on and traveled to Parris Island, SC to complete Marine Corps Boot Camp. After overcoming the mental and physical demands at Marine Corps Boot Camp, my career started while being stationed at Camp Lejeune, NC with 2d Marine Division 2d Supply Battalion. In 2006, I switched military roles and became a Combat Engineer, and was given the tasks to work with military explosives, ordnance detection, mobility, counter-mobility, and survivability support to combat forces. On July 16, 2007, while deployed in Fallujah, Iraq, I was involved in a combat operation where my vehicle was struck by an Improvised Explosive Device (IED). This incident resulted in me being diagnosed with several injuries, most severely a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). After 7 months, I finished my combat tour and began the long recovery to heal and get my life back on track. Due to the injuries sustained from my deployment, I was awarded the Purple Heart medal. I was diagnosed with a TBI and PTSD. Over time, I had to end my career due to my disabilities and medically retire from the United States Marine Corps on February 27, 2014. Since retiring, I made it my mission to work very closely with disabled Marines and veterans. I’m very passionate about taking care of disabled veterans and currently I work at Wounded Warrior Battalion East onboard Camp Lejeune, NC. I’m a Recovery Care Coordinator (RCC), and work with the wounded, ill, or injured Marines and veterans to help and assist them with their recovery, rehabilitation, and reintegration. While supporting disabled veterans I made the decision to return to college and pursue my education goals. I was a recruiter in the military and is very passionate about human resources. Now, I am enrolled to Webster University with hopes of graduating in the Human Resources Management Master’s Degree Program at the end of Summer 2024. I stopped attending this semester with the hopes of applying for scholarship due to me getting out of student loan debt, I do not want to create brand new debt. I am applying to the Dr. G. Yvette Peuges Disability Scholarship for the assistance in funding my final year of college. This assistance would be greatly appreciated and would be a big impact on helping me achieve my educational goal of graduating from Webster University in the Human Resources Management Master’s Degree Program. Thank you, Christopher Ghee

Ssgt Christopher Travis Ghee (Ret.) On July 4, 2000, I left my hometown of Valdosta, GA on and traveled to Parris Island, SC to complete Marine Corps Boot Camp. After overcoming the mental and physical demands at Marine Corps Boot Camp, my career started while being stationed at Camp Lejeune, NC with 2d Marine Division 2d Supply Battalion. In 2006, I switched military roles and became a Combat Engineer, and was given the tasks to work with military explosives, ordnance detection, mobility, counter-mobility, and survivability support to combat forces. On July 16, 2007, while deployed in Fallujah, Iraq, I was involved in a combat operation where my vehicle was struck by an Improvised Explosive Device (IED). This incident resulted in me being diagnosed with several injuries, most severely a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). After 7 months, I finished my combat tour and began the long recovery to heal and get my life back on track. Due to the injuries sustained from my deployment, I was awarded the Purple Heart medal after sustaining a TBI and being diagnosed with PTSD. Because of my TBI and PTSD symptoms I had to eventually medical retire from the United States Marine Corps on February 27, 2014. Since retiring, I made it my mission to work very closely with disabled Marines and veterans. I’m very passionate about taking care of disabled veterans and currently I work at Wounded Warrior Battalion East onboard Camp Lejeune, NC. I’m a Recovery Care Coordinator (RCC), and work with the wounded, ill, or injured Marines and veterans to help and assist them with their recovery, rehabilitation, and reintegration. While supporting disabled veterans I made the decision to return to college and pursue my education goals. I was a recruiter in the military and is very passionate about human resources. Now, I am enrolled to Webster University with hopes of graduating in the Human Resources Management Master’s Degree Program at the end of Summer 2025. I stopped attending this in January with the hopes of applying for a scholarship due to getting out of student loan debt, I do not want to create brand new debt. After waiting for 6 months, I decided to re-enroll and I am applying to the Bryent Smothermon PTSD Awareness Scholarship for the assistance in funding my final year of college. This assistance would be greatly appreciated and would be a big impact on helping me achieve my educational goal of graduating from Webster University in the Human Resources Management Master’s Degree Program. Thank you, Christopher Ghee

Ssgt Christopher Travis Ghee (Ret.) On July 4, 2000, I left my hometown of Valdosta, GA on and traveled to Parris Island, SC to complete Marine Corps Boot Camp. After overcoming the mental and physical demands at Marine Corps Boot Camp, my career started while being stationed at Camp Lejeune, NC with 2d Marine Division 2d Supply Battalion. In 2006, I switched military roles and became a Combat Engineer, and was given the tasks to work with military explosives, ordnance detection, mobility, counter-mobility, and survivability support to combat forces. On July 16, 2007, while deployed in Fallujah, Iraq, I was involved in a combat operation where my vehicle was struck by an Improvised Explosive Device (IED). This incident resulted in me being diagnosed with several injuries, most severely a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). After 7 months, I finished my combat tour and began the long recovery to heal and get my life back on track. Due to the injuries sustained from my deployment, I was awarded the Purple Heart medal and eventually had to be medically retired from the United States Marine Corps on February 27, 2014. Since retiring, I made it my mission to work very closely with disabled Marines and veterans. I’m very passionate about taking care of disabled veterans and currently I work at Wounded Warrior Battalion East onboard Camp Lejeune, NC. I’m a Recovery Care Coordinator (RCC), and work with the wounded, ill, or injured Marines and veterans to help and assist them with their recovery, rehabilitation, and reintegration. While supporting disabled veterans I made the decision to return to college and pursue my education goals. I was a recruiter in the military and is very passionate about human resources. Now, I am enrolled to Webster University with hopes of graduating in the Human Resources Management Master’s Degree Program at the end of Summer 2025. I stopped attending this in January with the hopes of applying for a scholarship due to getting out of student loan debt, I do not want to create brand new debt. After waiting for 6 months, I decided to re-enroll and I am applying to the Heroes Legacy Scholarship for the assistance in funding my final year of college. This assistance would be greatly appreciated and would be a big impact on helping me achieve my educational goal of graduating from Webster University in the Human Resources Management Master’s Degree Program. Thank you, Christopher Ghee

Ssgt Christopher Travis Ghee (Ret.) On July 4, 2000, I left my hometown of Valdosta, GA on and traveled to Parris Island, SC to complete Marine Corps Boot Camp. After overcoming the mental and physical demands at Marine Corps Boot Camp, my career started while being stationed at Camp Lejeune, NC with 2d Marine Division 2d Supply Battalion. In 2006, I switched military roles and became a Combat Engineer, and was given the tasks to work with military explosives, ordnance detection, mobility, counter-mobility, and survivability support to combat forces. On July 16, 2007, while deployed in Fallujah, Iraq, I was involved in a combat operation where my vehicle was struck by an Improvised Explosive Device (IED). This incident resulted in me being diagnosed with several injuries, most severely a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). After 7 months, I finished my combat tour and began the long recovery to heal and get my life back on track. Due to the injuries sustained from my deployment, I was awarded the Purple Heart medal and eventually had to be medically retired from the United States Marine Corps on February 27, 2014. Since retiring, I made it my mission to work very closely with disabled Marines and veterans. I’m very passionate about taking care of disabled veterans and currently I work at Wounded Warrior Battalion East onboard Camp Lejeune, NC. I’m a Recovery Care Coordinator (RCC), and work with the wounded, ill, or injured Marines and veterans to help and assist them with their recovery, rehabilitation, and reintegration. While supporting disabled veterans I made the decision to return to college and pursue my education goals. I was a recruiter in the military and is very passionate about human resources. Now, I am enrolled to Webster University with hopes of graduating in the Human Resources Management Master’s Degree Program at the end of Summer 2025. I stopped attending this in January with the hopes of applying for a scholarship due to getting out of student loan debt, I do not want to create brand new debt. After waiting for 6 months, I decided to re-enroll and I am applying to the Dwight "The Professor" Baldwin Scholarship for the assistance in funding my final year of college. This assistance would be greatly appreciated and would be a big impact on helping me achieve my educational goal of graduating from Webster University in the Human Resources Management Master’s Degree Program. Thank you, Christopher Ghee

Ssgt Christopher Travis Ghee (Ret.) On July 4, 2000, I left my hometown of Valdosta, GA on and traveled to Parris Island, SC to complete Marine Corps Boot Camp. After overcoming the mental and physical demands at Marine Corps Boot Camp, my career started while being stationed at Camp Lejeune, NC with 2d Marine Division 2d Supply Battalion. In 2006, I switched military roles and became a Combat Engineer, and was given the tasks to work with military explosives, ordnance detection, mobility, counter-mobility, and survivability support to combat forces. On July 16, 2007, while deployed in Fallujah, Iraq, I was involved in a combat operation where my vehicle was struck by an Improvised Explosive Device (IED). This incident resulted in me being diagnosed with several injuries, most severely a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). After 7 months, I finished my combat tour and began the long recovery to heal and get my life back on track. Due to the injuries sustained from my deployment, I was awarded the Purple Heart medal and eventually had to be medically retired from the United States Marine Corps on February 27, 2014. Since retiring, I made it my mission to work very closely with disabled Marines and veterans. I’m very passionate about taking care of disabled veterans and currently I work at Wounded Warrior Battalion East onboard Camp Lejeune, NC. I’m a Recovery Care Coordinator (RCC), and work with the wounded, ill, or injured Marines and veterans to help and assist them with their recovery, rehabilitation, and reintegration. While supporting disabled veterans I made the decision to return to college and pursue my education goals. I was a recruiter in the military and is very passionate about human resources. Now, I am enrolled to Webster University with hopes of graduating in the Human Resources Management Master’s Degree Program at the end of Summer 2025. I stopped attending this in January with the hopes of applying for a scholarship due to getting out of student loan debt, I do not want to create brand new debt. After waiting for 6 months, I decided to re-enroll and I am applying to the Veterans and Family Scholarship for the assistance in funding my final year of college. This assistance would be greatly appreciated and would be a big impact on helping me achieve my educational goal of graduating from Webster University in the Human Resources Management Master’s Degree Program. Thank you, Christopher Ghee

On July 4, 2000, I left my hometown of Valdosta, GA on and traveled to Parris Island, SC to complete Marine Corps Boot Camp. After overcoming the mental and physical demands at Marine Corps Boot Camp, my career started while being stationed at Camp Lejeune, NC with 2d Marine Division 2d Supply Battalion. In 2006, I switched military roles and became a Combat Engineer, and was given the tasks to work with military explosives, ordnance detection, mobility, counter-mobility, and survivability support to combat forces. On July 16, 2007, while deployed in Fallujah, Iraq, I was involved in a combat operation where my vehicle was struck by an Improvised Explosive Device (IED). This incident resulted in me being diagnosed with several injuries, most severely a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). After 7 months, I finished my combat tour and began the long recovery to heal and get my life back on track. Due to the injuries sustained from my deployment, I was awarded the Purple Heart medal and eventually had to be medically retired from the United States Marine Corps on February 27, 2014. Since retiring, I made it my mission to work very closely with disabled Marines and veterans. I’m very passionate about taking care of disabled veterans and currently I work at Wounded Warrior Battalion East onboard Camp Lejeune, NC. I’m a Recovery Care Coordinator (RCC), and work with the wounded, ill, or injured Marines and veterans to help and assist them with their recovery, rehabilitation, and reintegration. While supporting disabled veterans I made the decision to return to college and pursue my education goals. Currently, I live in a heavily active-duty and veteran populated town. Many of theses residents have sustained a various list of diagnoses that has resulted in these residents needing consistent care and rehabilitation. These issues are directly in my crosshairs with my passion of using my story, and capabilities to assist those that could use an advocate like me. For many years I was a recruiter in the military and have developed a unique passion about human resources. In this community there is a shoe to fill to be able to assist in helping the residents as they navigate living with the issues that are present during and post military duty. Now, I am enrolled to Webster University with hopes of graduating in the Human Resources Management Master’s Degree Program at the end of Summer 2025. I stopped attending this semester with the hopes of applying for scholarship due to me getting out of student loan debt, I do not want to create brand new debt. This has been a consistent challenge for me that has continues to be an obstacle, preventing me from finishing my degree program. I am applying to the John Acuña Scholarship for the assistance in funding my final year of college. This assistance would be greatly appreciated and would be a big impact on helping me achieve my educational goal of graduating from Webster University in the Human Resources Management Master’s Degree Program. Thank you, Christopher Ghee