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HOW OWS SERVED IN 2021

December 18, 2021/in News /by Operation Warrior Shield

Operation Warrior Shield

“Healing the Hidden Wounds”

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HOW OWS SERVED IN 2021

1. 2021 started out by OWS thanking all those notables who helped us “to heal their hidden wounds”; Commissioner Hendon, BG Sutton, Julie Weintraub, Susan Lucci, Loretta Swift, JW Cortes, NYPD Chief Scholl, Chef Rush, Daniel Rodriguez, Mayor-Elect Adams, NYPD Wil Wong/Deputy Inspector Wachter, Cindy Marinangel, Greta Blackburn, Bob Roth, Tony Lo Bianco, with special thanks to Scarlett Johansson.

2. Job Well-Done to our Sr. Goodwill Ambassador Errol Rappaport and his Goodwill Team and the skills of Branding Ovation’s Bethann Carbone and Mike Heil. Also, to the hundreds to whom there is not enough room to say –THANK YOU.

(Those who perform acts of kindness without seeking reward, receive the greatest reward of all—God’s Love.)

3. OWS received many awards throughout the year—NYPD Certificate of Appreciation, WABC 770 Radio, Brooklyn Borough President Proclamation, Dept. of Veterans Services Certificate of Appreciation, Doris Day Animal Foundation Grant, Wonderama Productions, NYC Council Grant (Pending).

4. Creation of Operation Canine Companion and Hope for Heroes program to develop companion dogs for seriously wounded Veterans. First two purchased (Yellin and Louie) and trained for Marines David Tupper and Carlos Figueroa. They will be delivered to them in January 2022.

5. NYPD/DLF/OWS luncheon was held to recognize the successful program of bringing Transcendental Meditation to NYC’s Finest. The program being funded by NYPD and is to continue in 2022.

6. OWS Annual Gala was a sold-out event at The Water Club where our first puppies were introduced with great applause. A night to be remembered.

7. Plans are being made for an April 2, 2022 OWS/Chi Chi Rodriguez Golf Classic to be held in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

8. Picture is worth a thousand words !!

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2021 May Newsletter

May 28, 2021/in News /by Operation Warrior Shield

“HEALING THEIR HIDDEN WOUNDS”

CMSgt (ret) Edward Schloeman, Chairman

The NYC Council has awarded OWS a grant to continue in our work of supporting our Heroes. As exciting, is the confidence that our City Council has in our ability to make a difference for our WARRIORS. THANKING ALL FOR MAKING THIS HAPPEN.
Congratulations to NYPD’s Health & Wellness Section in having 32 of their officers graduate the David Lynch Foundation/OWS program to learn Transcendental Meditation. Our compliments to Deputy Inspector Wachter and Sgt. Wil Wong. Honored to have received below;

OWS continues to conduct successful Virtual Seminars in February and March with special guests; Tony Lo Bianco, Lainie Kazan, Daniel Rodriguez, BGen. Sutton, Cindy Marinangel, Greta Blackburn, Julie Weintraub, VVA 126’s Gasior, and of course behind the scenes, Elizabeth Merkouris, Errol Rappaport, Patric Hale, and Lewis & “Cyrille”. SPECIAL RECOGNITION TO WARRIOR CANINE CONNECTION.

The NY Open Center and Operation Warrior Shield continue to promote Wellness Therapies and enjoyed our Brett Cotter’s Stress Relief Seminars recently conducted—WELL DONE!! Check out brettcotter.com
Please continue in supporting Operation Warrior shield in its efforts through donations to (operationwarrorshield.com/donate) and by SMILE.AMAZON.COM—Simply sign into that site and place Operation Warrior Shield as your charity of choice—very simple
PLEASE WELCOME MARINE SGT. DAVID TUPPER (GOOGLE) TO OUR TEAM. We look forward to working with him and to be motivated by his love of country and family—SEMPER FI DAVID !!
OWS shall been announcing soon a JUNE 14^TH VIRTUAL CELEBRATION FOR FLAG DAY and once again been joined by our Celebrities, First Responders and our Veterans—PLEASE LOOK FOR INFO ON OUR WEB SITE.

From all of us at Operation Warrior Shield, thank you for your support and keep our Heroes in your prayers. God Bless America

2020 December Newsletter

December 17, 2020/in News /by Operation Warrior Shield

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OWS Virtual Fall Gala Saluting Our Heroes and Healers – Oct 22, 2020

October 26, 2020/in Uncategorized /by Operation Warrior Shield

OWS presented its first virtual gala, saluting our Heroes and Healers, on Oct. 22, 2020. The YouTube version of this gala can be seen in its entirely here. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2G0NQlc0gHA&feature=youtu.be)

Joining us for the evening were Featured Speakers Cmsnr. James Hendon, Dept of Veterans Services NYC; Bob Roth, CEO of the David Lynch Foundation; Eric Adams, Brooklyn Boro President; and NYPD Deputy Chief Charles Scholl. Special guests included Ross Guttler, CEO, The Open Center, Brett Cotter, Stress in Gone, and Dr. Bob Wright, Wellness Coach.

The evening was hosted by CMSgt Ed Schloeman and Anne Akers, Veterans Advocate. Emcee Jane Hanson welcomed celebrity guests Susan Lucci, Loretta Swit, White House Chef/Combat Veteran Andre Rush, Scarlett Johansson and Marine Combat Veteran/Actor JW Cortes.

In 2020, OWS partnership with the Open Center resulted in no cost virtual healing services for over 11,000 Frontliners and NYC community. And OWS has recently been invited to bring stress management services to the NYPD. The program will begin on Dec 1, 2020.

August 25, 2020/in Uncategorized /by Operation Warrior Shield

Mark Wachter joined the NYPD in 1996 and is currently the Commanding Officer of the Health and Wellness Section. This unit is responsible for the overall wellness of all 55,000 uniform and civilian members of the service. They provide a variety of wellness programs and a full-time Employee Assistance Unit to reduce the number of suicides in law enforcement. This unit realizes the valuable contribution our veterans make and have partnered with Operation Warrior Shield to offer new programs and outreach to our veterans in the department. Joining this effort is Sgt. Wilem Wong who is an advocate and supporter of veterans wellness programs.

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August 20, 2020/in News /by Operation Warrior Shield

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