Honoring Our Military and Helping Veterans and Families

Show 5: Sergeant Hura will discuss what it is like being in the Army, why he joined the Army and why the Army is an investment in the future. Sergeant Hura J. Minger III is a 16-year veteran of the United States Army. He is originally from Hawthorne, California. He is married with two children, ages 13 and 11. During his military tenure he has served 70% of his career overseas. He has received numerous awards, such as 2-Joint Service Commendation Medals, 2-Joint Service Achievement Medals, 2-Army Commendation Medals, and 4-Certificate of Achievements. SGT Minger is not only an Army Recruiter but also a Human Resource Manager. He has worked as a Nuclear Biological and Chemical Non-commissioned Officer, Information Systems Officer, Property Book Manager, Counter-Intelligence Analyst, Defense Travel Systems Manager, and Department of Defense Courier. Segment 2: Executive Vice President Cindy Thomas will tell us about Helping Homeless Veterans and Families. Mrs. Cindy Thomas received a BA in Psychology from Indiana University in 1988 and a MSW from IU in 1990. She became a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in 1996. She worked for 5 yrs as a family counselor for active Navy personnel at the now-closed Alameda Naval Air Station, CA. Currently she is the Executive Vice President of Helping Homeless Veterans and Families (HVAF) in Indiana. Please visit their website at: http://www.hvaf.org/index.php