The people behind the community
Meet our team of administrative staff, mentorship staff, coaches and guides, public outreach, and more.
STICK NATION SAFETY & STAFF TEAM
Our guide
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Commanding Officer
Stick Vet is the founder of Stick Nation, and our guide on this mission. Tasked with being the creative mind first, and group Not-a-therapist second, Stick takes on the position of our guide, helping us navigate the mission we are on, ensuring success and growth at every possible avenue. Stick brings the collective mentor team together, ensuring comradery and teamwork.
The team
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Stick Nation 1SG
Rei is a core team member who ensures our morale is always at its peak; she provides a neutral and mediating voice of reason when its needed the most.
03
Stick Nation XO
Kenneth aka kcSeb aka “KC” or simply “Seb” is Stick Nation’s XO, tasked with ensuring smooth and efficient operations, digitally and logistically.
KC manages the Stick Vet and Stick Nation websites, deploys and maintains the software crucial for Stick Nation’s operations, and brings weirdness to the squad we all need.
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Stick Nation Financial Advisor and CO Admin Assist
This Stick is yet to fill out their bio…
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Stick Nation Coach and Liaison
He joined the National Guard at 17 and later served on active duty from 1999 to 2002 as a Light Wheel Vehicle Mechanic and non-combat soldier, earning respect for his grit and leadership.
After life’s trials, including three marriages, he found his true soulmate, Michele, and takes greatest pride in his two hardworking sons who share his strong values. A self-proclaimed pirate at heart with a love for coin collecting and finely crafted blades, he is known not only for his toughness but also for his charitable spirit, chivalry, and calm, steady presence.
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Stick Nation Mentor and Social Media Mod.
A VA accredited former-VSO and former US Army Combat Medic (05-16), he is a caring and upright pillar in our community.
Climbing his own path up the mountain, he is willing to help guide people through the VA disability process, give advice on life, or just be a listener of troubles.
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Stick Nation Training and Ground Control Lead
This Stick is yet to fill out their bio…
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Stick Nation Guide (APL)
Before enlisting, he served his community as a firefighter and Basic EMT, then went on to work as a Sheriff’s Deputy. He later became a combat experienced Marine with deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan.
After enduring a series of devastating surgeries that left his body permanently handicapped, he turned his focus toward purpose beyond himself. He is committed to building a strong network of veterans who recognize the impact they can have on the world, working together to reduce the 22 a day until it becomes zero.
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Stick Nation Coach
He entered the Marine Corps a week after high school graduation and served seven years, including duty as a Marine Security Guard at a naval base and with 1st Battalion, 3rd Marines in Anti Tank Assault, working with Dragon and SMAW systems. He also served as a Weapons Custodian.
The Beirut barracks bombing occurred while he was in Infantry Training School, and Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait shortly after he left the military.
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Awaiting designation.
This Stick has not yet found its way to the mission.