Each week on “5 Minute Salute,” our host Nick Howland talks to veterans who have successfully transitioned from active duty to the business world. This week, Nick Howland sat down with Nick Tirri from VEMA, the Veteran Enforcers Motorcycle Association.
Vema, is a motorcycle association comprised of military, law-enforcement, and other first responders. Vema‘s mission statement is “riding for those who saw more.”On March 27, VEMA will be doing the big easy iron but Run. from Jacksonville Florida to Louisiana and back in less than 24 hours.
To learn more, visit http://www.vema-usa.com.
Short company description: vema, is a motorcycle Association comprised of military, law-enforcement, and other first responders. vema‘s mission statement is “riding for those who saw more.” We support and do fundraisers for different organizations specifically in regards to men and women that have put their life on the line for their country.
What Branch of Service where you in and for how long?: I am a US Army veteran, with 15 years of service. I am also a police officer with the Jackson sheriffs office with 20 years of service
What was your job in the military?: I am a US Army veteran I I am an infantry sergeant. civilian life was difficult to adjust, luckily I found law-enforcement and made a career out of it. To be honest with you my son who is A combat veteran has had a much harder time of it than me
Why do you feel it’s important for people to know your business is a Veteran Owned business?: VEMA us a great Organization, Our mission of supporting those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice can sometimes be a difficult one and the more word we can get out the more we can do
When leaving the service what was your biggest struggle?: I had a good strong support system, and life was not too bad for me I have to leave in the military. Again my son has had a very hard time. His best friend in the military committed suicide. My son often struggles, and for some reason feels a stigma for reaching out for help. I have numerous friends they have difficulties with their time in the military and I’m always looking for ways to help
What resources for veterans did you find that helped you overcome that struggle?: To be honest I haven’t really used to many resources. I actually could use help both my son and I would like to apply for VA disability benefits but don’t know where to start
