THE HOTWASH WITH CJ Presents: Melony Butler and Mike Moore

Melony Butler is a proud military wife to MSG Blaine Butler and they reside in Staples, Minnesota. The Butlers have three adult sons who serve in the Minnesota National Guard.  As a family they have endured four deployments to OEF and OIF.  Melony has been on a mission for many years advocating and helping veterans. She has been a Family Readiness Leader for 14 years and volunteered every year at the Great Falls, MT Vets 4 Vets Stand Down.  Melony has experience in the private sector in sales and marketing, management, retail, as well as health and fitness. Melony’s mission began four years ago when the VA Hospital said they had no room for her son while he was suffering from PTSD. She subsequently enrolled in school to achieve a Degree in Psychology with the intention of opening a facility to help and heal soldiers, veterans, and families. Realizing the need can’t wait until fall when she achieves her degree, she began creating the Nest. She states, “We will build the Nest one branch at a time until it is complete! A place to call home and a place to Heal with Honor!”

Mike Moore has served our country for over 37 years. 24 years in the US Army
serving in various Ranger Assignments including the 75th Ranger Regiment The
past 13 years in a Law Enforcement working in uniform patrol, directed patrol
and Vice & Narcotics. Mike has served overseas as a private contractor in South
East Asia and is now a NAPWDA Certified K9 Handler.  His primary focus, is in the training arena, where he has built his company Sponte Tactical, which is staffed by former combat veterans, who
served in Special Operations Units, as well as Tier One Law Enforcement Agencies.
He now instructs classes for professionals in tactical pistol, Dynamic Carbine and
defensive shotgun. Sponte Tactical is where “Warriors Train Warriors”.