Today, I salute Marine Veteran Tony Wilson. In 2008, Tony was off to boot camp, while his friends left for college. He trained as an artillery cannoneer, learning to fire M777 howitzers before deploying in 2010 to Helmand Province, Afghanistan. After a second deployment through Japan, South Korea and Thailand, he returned home in 2012. He struggled adjusting to civilian life. He didn’t start feeling comfortable going to places until four or five years ago. His wife helped him and enrolled him in college. This path would take Tony from the deserts of Afghanistan to leading a Fort Worth nonprofit. Today, Wilson is the executive director of DRC Solutions, a services agency for the homeless. His approach reflects a belief instilled in the Marines: Never leave anyone behind. Thank you for helping the homeless, Tony, and THANK YOU for your service.
