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Veterans helping Veterans.

Our goals are to stop Veteran suicide, homelessness, and incarceration through PTSD awareness, intervention, prevention, and resolution training; mental health first aid; peer support; and faith-based communities. Veterans helping veterans in East TN with whatever problems they have.Our goals are to stop Veteran suicide, homelessness and incarceration through PTSD awareness, intervention, prevention and resolution training; mental health first aid; peer support.

11/07/2025

“Love for God, His Country, and His Family”
Sweetwater Korean War Veteran Charlie Cassady.

A lifelong Sweetwater resident was posthumously declared an Ambassador for Peace on Wednesday in recognition of his service from 1952 to 1954 in the Korean War.

Lola Cassady accepted the honor on behalf of her husband, Charlie Boyd Cassady. Mr. Cassady passed in 2019. Mrs. Cassady described her husband as a man of deep conviction with endless love for God, his country, and his family.

“He was always happy and always had a smile,” she said, receiving a medal from the government of South Korea and words of gratitude at the Monroe County Veterans Service Center in downtown Madisonville. “His nickname was Hop-a-Long Cassady.”

Honors for Mr. Cassady were presented by Veterans Service Officer Andy Boyd, Monroe County Mayor Mitch Ingram, and Vet to Vet Tennessee president Randall Scott.

The Republic of Korea Ambassador for Peace Medal is a special token of appreciation granted to veterans of the Korean War. Vet to Vet T

Tennessee co-founder Ed Junod said the medal conveyed the South Korean people’s lasting admiration for America and its military. “This medal shows how much the Korean government loves you for your husband’s service,” he said.

Mr. Cassady joined the Army on August 26, 1952. He was honorably discharged as a Corporal on June 23, 1954. As a member of the armed forces, Cassady earned a Korean Service Medal, a United Nations Service Medal, a National Defense Service Medal, a Good Conduct Medal, and a Meritorious Unit Commendation.

In private life, Cassady was a pastor, and he was employed for 54 years as a molder at Vestal Manufacturing.

Joining Mrs. Cassady in accepting their father’s decoration were daughter Teresa Mashburn and son Tim Cassady. “Thank you to everyone here today,” Mrs. Cassady said. “Every day I live, I find something he’s done. I thank God for having a husband like I had. Special thanks to Andy Boyd and each of you for making this day so wonderful for us.”

Lucas Boring - The Monroe County Buzz

09/25/2025

Mechanic to Ambassador
97-year-old East TN veteran honored by South Korea.

Vet to Vet Tennessee wants to thank Bob McAndrew (Vet to Vet Tennessee), Don Dare (WATE TV), and Gilhyun Lee (Patriots and Veterans Affairs ) for identifying, recognizing, and honoring Korean War Army Mechanic William Martin. Mr. Martin currently resides in Friendsville, Tennessee, and was humbled and grateful when he received the Republic of South Korea’s Ambassador for Peace proclamation from the people of the Republic of Korea.

The Korean citizens cherish the memory of Mr. Martin’s boundless sacrifices in helping them reestablish their Free Nation. God bless you, Ambassador for Peace Martin Crawford Martin.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u3WRCwJ4pOg

09/16/2025

HEAL MORAL INJURY, RESTORE HOPE.
“My recent experience on a retreat sponsored by the American Warriors Association was highly positive. The itinerary included horseback riding, hiking, and
valuable opportunities for camaraderie with fellow veterans. The setting was the expansive 36,000-acre Rankin Ranch, which provided a memorable backdrop for the activities. I wholeheartedly recommend these faith-based retreats to anyone who can participate. The central theme of the retreat was the importance of faith in God.” Bob McAndrew, Vet to Vet Tennessee Repairs for Heroes Chairman.

We recommend you visit the America Warrior Association website - https://www.awa-usa.org/

AWA empowers service members, veterans, first responders and their families to overcome moral injury through faith-based healing, research-driven solutions, and leadership development. Together, we build resilience and restore hope for America’s heroes. The program is FREE!

Another example of faith being fundamental foundation for healing and recovery. God bless America.

09/09/2025

Welcome, VMFC's newest Lead Congregation.
We are pleased to announce our newest Veteran/Military Friendly Lead Congregation to the VMFC network, Advent Episcopal Church, Sun City West, Arizona.

Thank you, Senior Warden Jim Bechtold and Lay Leader Amanda Conley, for joining our mission. Blessings of good health.

Advent Episcopal Church has been part of the Veterans' Feeding Ministry for the US VETS Center in Phoenix, AZ, since 2019. The Veteran’s Ministry Team meets monthly to plan and implement additional activities and services for servicemen and Women at Luke Air Force Base.

Advent Hosts a Veteran's Day USO during our coffee hour, recognises all veteran's on Veteran's Day, Memorial Day and trhe 4th of July

VA telehealth and tele-counseling are available and a good way to help veterans who are isolated and alone during this crisis. You can click here to learn more about the VA's Video Connect Help Desk Support.

08/31/2025

Welcome Grace Episcopal Church, Muskogee, OK.
e are pleased to announce our newest Veteran/Military Friendly Lead Congregation to the VMFC network, Grace Episcopal Church, Muskogee, Oklahoma.

Thank you, Rector Omar Cisneros and Lay Leader Billy Jo Charboneay, for joining our mission. Blessings of good health.

VA telehealth and tele-counseling are available and a good way to help veterans who are isolated and alone during this crisis. You can click here to learn more about the VA's Video Connect Help Desk Support.

08/28/2025

Honoring Those Who served
Vet to Vet Tennessee pledges a $500.00 yearly donation to the Bradley County Veterans Funeral Honor Guard on Wednesday, August 20, 2025. John Thomason traveled to the Bob Hatley Veterans Service Center in Madisonville to recruit support for vehicle upkeep and maintenance of a recently acquired 2022 Chevrolet 12-passenger van, the Bradley Veterans Honor Guard, utilizing the vehicle in service to seven counties, in addition to being the primary organization conducting military funeral honors at the Chattanooga National Cemetery. The Bradley Veterans Honor Guard is an affiliate of American Post 81, Disabled American Veterans Chapter 25, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2596. Pictured, Thomason at center with Vet to Vet Tennessee, members, Lee Bacon, Roxe Hurley, Randall Scott, and Ron Collee.

08/24/2025

On August 20, 2025, Vet to Vet Tennessee’s Repairs for Heroes© team delivered and installed a new free LG washer and dryer to an Army Veteran in Knoxville.

Led by Repairs for Heroes© Chairman Bob McAndrew, he was supported by Bob Goguen, Lee Bacon, Randall Scott, and Roxe Hurley.

LG donated the new washer and dryer to the Knoxville Area Korean Association on June 25, 2025. Korean War Army Veteran Arthur McGill won the appliances during a raffle. Mr. McGill then donated the appliances to Vet to Vet Tennessee to find a Veteran family that needs the appliances. Click https://tnvhc.org/army-war-veteran-arthur-mcgill-donates-to-vtvt/ to read the June 25th post.

With the help of Monroe County Veterans Service Officer Andy Boyd and McNabb Military Services Center Clinical Services Clinical Therapist Travis Miller, they identified a veteran family in Knoxville who had been without a washer for over three months. This effort involved collaboration with the help of Mr. Boyd, Mr. Miller, and Mr. McAndrew. The family had no means to pick up or install the appliances. Hence, Mr. McAndrew made the arrangements with the Vet to Vet Tennessee team and delivered and installed the new washer and dryer on a very hot Wednesday afternoon.

Rebecca, the caregiver for her disabled husband, was hand-washing the clothes on their porch. This added additional work and stress to her caregiver responsibilities.

Click https://photos.google.com/album/AF1QipNVPEHlZ9pCAOOEvaIK3LGOpkwW68SpDXXbGsB1 to view the delivery and installation team.

God bless LG, the Knoxville Area Korean Association, Mr. Arthur McGill, McNabb Military Services Center, Monroe County VSO, and Vet to Vet Tennessee for their collaboration in supporting a veteran family in need. These types of projects prove that our Veteran families are not alone.

Please help us continue to improve the quality of our veterans and military families by supporting Vet to Vet Tennessee. Let’s do something! Click https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=TSD82KY2JM2JJ to give!

God bless America.

07/25/2025

We are pleased to announce our newest Veteran/Military Friendly Lead Congregation to the VMFC network, Saint Matthew's Episcopal Church, Austin, Texas.

Thank you, The Reverent & Rector Katie Leuba and Lay Leader John Chilstrom, for joining our mission. Blessings of good health.

VA telehealth and tele-counseling is available and a good way to help veterans who are isolated and alone during this crisis. Please click here to learn more about the VA's Video Connect Help Desk Support.

07/23/2025

Vet to Vet Tennessee was pleased to graduate a record number of JIVs (Justice Involved Veterans) today. Twelve veterans from different branches of the military successfully made it through the program and their charges will be dropped and their record expunged. We are so happy for them and appreciate the hard work that they put into completing the program.

07/23/2025

Another video of a JIV expressing how the program turned him around.

07/23/2025

Our graduating JIVs get to tell Judge Thomas how they have benefited from the program.

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