For Veterans
Rutland County Indivisible is grateful for—and honors—the service of our veterans, who risked everything to defend our country and the principles on which it stands. We value the participation and contributions of our members who are veterans and encourage vets who are not members to consider joining our organization.
THESE PROUD VETERANS SUPPORT THE POLICIES BELOW THAT ARE ENDORSED BY RCI
- John Brower | Rutland | U.S. Army: 1969-’71 (A). (Vietnam: 1970-’71)
- Michael Burke | Rutland | U.S. Army: 1966-’69
- Robert Chartrand | N. Clarendon | U.S. Air Force – Air Guard: 1965-’73
- Jack Crowther | Rutland | U.S. Army: 1964-’66
- George Guinness | Rutland | U.S. Army: 1966-’69
- Norman Hawley | Mendon | U.S. Army: 1964-’66
- Timothy Lonergan | Ira | U.S. Army: 1966-’71
- Deb McCaughin | Rutland | U.S. Air Force: 1974-’88
- Jim McDonald | Killingworth, CT | U.S. Army: 1967-’70. CTNG: 1980-’86
- Kieran McKenna | Weston | U.S. Air Force: 1967-’71
- Jerry Mullins | Rutland | U.S. Navy: 1983-’88
- David Rampone | Castleton | VT ARWG: 1989-2013
- James Raymond | Wells | U.S. Air Force: 1970-’72
- Nancee Schaffner | North Clarendon | USAF: 1973-’77 (R). 1977-’80 (A). 1980-’91 (R)
- Caleb Symons | Rutland | USMC: 1965-’67
- Deb Waggett | Fair Haven | U.S. Marine Corps: 1983-87
- Richard Weis | Castleton | U.S. Army: 1969-71
- Edward C. Wetherby | Rutland | U.S. Army: 1973-75
- Lawrence Young | Rutland | U.S. Army: 1968-69
RCI ENDORSES THESE POLICIES TO HONOR AND SUPPORT OUR VETERANS
- Protect veterans’ benefits and services to veterans.
- Ensure that our military remains non-political and is employed only for constitutional purposes.
- The armed services should avoid tests of political loyalty and re-establish standards of leadership based on merit, experience, and independent judgment.
- Qualifications for military service should reflect both the requirements of an effective fighting force as well as the values of diversity and inclusiveness. Indeed, embracing inclusiveness leads to a more effective fighting force.
- The U.S. military should function as part of a foreign policy shaped by national interests determined jointly by the executive and legislative branches of government, as spelled out in the Constitution.
- The Department of Defense should continue to operate under that name to better reflect its mission and values.
If you are a veteran, and endorse the above policies, and are willing to having your name listed on this page, please fill out and submit this form:
Jack Crowther, an Army veteran and member of Rutland County Indivisible, is RCI’s liaison to veterans. Feel free to reach out to Jack with questions, comments, and suggestions at: jackcrowther926@yahoo.com