Washington, DC / Arlington, Virginia, Chapter
Chapter Overview
Virginia is the 7th largest veteran-populated state in the nation with 781,418 men and women who have served in our nation's military. Centered in northern Virginia, Lyn Balfour is spearheading the effort to launch one of VetREST's first four chapters in 2016-17 that will effect D.C., southern Maryland as well as northern VA.
Virginia is the 7th largest veteran-populated state in the nation with 781,418 men and women who have served in our nation's military. Centered in northern Virginia, Lyn Balfour is spearheading the effort to launch one of VetREST's first four chapters in 2016-17 that will effect D.C., southern Maryland as well as northern VA.
Team
Raelyn A. Balfour - DC Tri-State Chapter Director
Raelyn began a career in the US Army in 1989. As an Intelligence analyst, Raelyn held several positions in various units throughout the military rising to the rank of First Sergeant. It was during her last active duty assignment that she began to understand the affects of PTS, depression and anxiety. While assigned to the Warrior Transition Unit at Walter Reed Army Medical Center she became very familiar with the treatment process and while assigned she had the privilege of meeting MG Dan York. Raelyn shared her experiences and understanding of the process and how she desired to improve and support veterans holistically and to assist veterans in getting to the root cause of their mental challenges.
She can personally speak to the challenges that veterans face with PTS and other mental health issues and seeks to continue to support veterans’ recovery after the military and VA medical process ends. Raelyn’s knowledge of the procedures for treatment and understanding what veterans face after initial treatment and what they may need is an asset to the Vet REST team.
Raelyn began a career in the US Army in 1989. As an Intelligence analyst, Raelyn held several positions in various units throughout the military rising to the rank of First Sergeant. It was during her last active duty assignment that she began to understand the affects of PTS, depression and anxiety. While assigned to the Warrior Transition Unit at Walter Reed Army Medical Center she became very familiar with the treatment process and while assigned she had the privilege of meeting MG Dan York. Raelyn shared her experiences and understanding of the process and how she desired to improve and support veterans holistically and to assist veterans in getting to the root cause of their mental challenges.
She can personally speak to the challenges that veterans face with PTS and other mental health issues and seeks to continue to support veterans’ recovery after the military and VA medical process ends. Raelyn’s knowledge of the procedures for treatment and understanding what veterans face after initial treatment and what they may need is an asset to the Vet REST team.
Coach André T. Anderson is a native of Chicago, Illinois but was raised in the south in Cayce, South Carolina. He enlisted in the Army in July 1996 and recently served as a Platoon Sergeant for Bravo Company, Warrior Transition Battalion at Fort Knox, Kentucky. Andre’ was selected as Platoon Sergeant of the Year for the NRMC region and currently serves as the 2nd Platoon, Platoon Sergeant for Able Troop at Walter Reed Army Medical Center and as a Personal Trainer and Logistician in his civilian capacity. Andre is a father of three beautiful girls, Ashlee 19, Angel 15, and Ah’Tyrie 13. He serves actively in local church organizations to include community service at his Lodge as well, Tigris #151.
He has dedicated the last several years to working with military personnel at various Warrior Transition Units and works tirelessly to overcome their medical and mental health challenges. He has extensive knowledge on VA Benefits and PTS and years of counseling soldiers.
He has dedicated the last several years to working with military personnel at various Warrior Transition Units and works tirelessly to overcome their medical and mental health challenges. He has extensive knowledge on VA Benefits and PTS and years of counseling soldiers.
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