Green Beret Nick Lavery and U.S. Army Veteran Nick Tran

Military Appreciation Day

The Military Appreciation Day is designed to honor and recognize the unwavering service and sacrifice of active-duty military personnel, veterans, and their families. This event brings together community leaders, local businesses, and veterans’ organizations to express gratitude for the military’s indispensable contributions to national security and freedom.

NICK LAVERY

Active-duty Green Beret.

Considered the first Special Forces operator to return to combat as an above-the-knee amputee. He is also the first amputee in military history to complete the Special Forces Warrant Officer Technical and Tactical Certification course, the Special Operations Combatives Program Instructor course, and the Special Forces Combat Diver Qualification course.

Nick’s awards include the Silver Star, three Purple Hearts, two Bronze Stars, Bronze Star with “V” for valor, the Special Operations Command Excalibur Award, and many more.

Nick is the founder and CEO of Precision Components LLC where he and Team MACHINE train, advise, enable, and inspire organizations and individuals to unlock capacity and increase capability.

NICK TRAN

Vietnam War refugee.

U.S. Army veteran who actively served in Operation Desert Storm, Enduring Freedom, and Iraqi Freedom.

A proud graduate of Harvard Business School, Nick spent 12 years in the oil and gas industry, establishing and leading a veteran program recognized as the #1 Military Friendly Employer in the USA.

With an entrepreneurial spirit, he is now investing in cryptocurrency, holistic healthcare, and real estate, while exploring the possibility of a run for public office to enhance his contributions to the community.