Philanthropy on the Front Lines Author: Mark "Wex" Wetzler
To hear him explain his rise in the military is not a story full of boasting and self-praise. Instead, he mentions the accolades in the same breath as he describes how his life virtually fell apart shortly after returning to civilian life. Sadly, this is an all too familiar story for those serving in the armed forces, particularly those with combat experience.
There are many quotes that describe how rewarding life can be in the service of others. Matthew Simoni agrees with them and even feels it has saved his life. Matt was proud to serve his country for nearly ten years in the US Navy and progressively advanced up the ranks to achieve Top Secret clearance and work on elite missions with U.S. Special Forces
Not long after Matt’s return home, he found that adjusting to “normal” life seemed almost
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