VFW recognizes Missouri veteran's volunteer work during pandemic
A retired Air Fore veteran is finding purpose volunteering at vaccine events at Team Rubicon.
and last updated 2021-04-05 07:43:26-04
KANSAS CITY, Mo. â When Lisa Thompson left the United States Air Force, the Clinton, Missouri, woman realized how much she relied on the structure and camaraderie of the military.
Five years ago, she discovered Team Rubicon, a nationwide volunteer agency geared toward giving veterans a chance to use the skills they learned in the military while helping communities recover from natural disasters.
â[I missed] having a purpose, having a mission,â Thompson explained.