EP: 69 We Got Your Six with David Jordan

In January 2018 there were 37,878 veterans experiencing homelessness. More than 22 veterans die by suicide DAILY! This is a crisis! Our government spends an astronomical amount of money on defense. Yet, not even close to that amount for helping those that risk their lives for this country. It’s a research proven fact that you are likely to end up with mental health issues if you are in the military. It should be mandatory that help is given. Read “On Killing” by Lt. Col. Dave Grossman. It’s eye opening. My guest has lived it. SGT David Jordan is the co founder of We Got Your Six Mr. David Jordan, co-founder of the WGY6 organization and a proud 12-year Veteran with the National Guard. His service began as a PFC (Private First Class), earning his way to ranking as SGT (Sergeant). David served as a communications Soldier and Communications Signal Maintenance Chief for a Signal Brigade while with the 138th Signal Company, and served as a combat medic with a medical company during one combat tour to Iraq. While in the military, he became a certified Army instructor who in turn conducted survival skills training of hundreds of Soldiers to prepare them for their pending combat tours. David has amassed an excess of 20 years of combined management experience that spans over his military and civilian careers. With more than 25 years of customer service in a variety of industries, David is well versed in communication and presentation to small and large audiences that include peers, leaders and citizens alike. Mr. Jordan gained business and accounting skills during his time overseeing housekeeping and laundry staff of multi-bed nursing home facility. In this role he was accountable for following and applying strict budgetary guidelines to include every aspect of the business from scheduling through inventory supplies and costing. Mr. David Jordan brings one more special attribute to the table; he himself like so many veterans, experienced homelessness. He knows firsthand what it feels like to be homeless and the obstacles and challenges our veterans face. He fully appreciates that every veteran’s situation is different, however with his unique experience he is best equipped to reach out to these men and women on a very personal level that most others are not able. David earned and cherishes 2 Army Commendation Medals for services, 1 Army Achievement Medal, 1 Army Good Conduct Ribbon, and the Iraq Campaign Ribbon. https://wgy6.org www.allwaysanotherway.com