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Vets with Nets is a 501(c)(3) in Monroe, Michigan that host one major event a year where they take a large number of veterans on a weekend retreat to do some walleye fishing and build comradery with the other veterans and the boat captain’s. The annual event is the largest event of its type in North America. This past event was June 7th and 8th and they had over 300 boats. 
What a tremendous event it was! Veterans and Captains from 24 different states, and 3 different countries attended this event! How awesome is that?
Such a gratifying experience volunteering to captain a few Vets on the Great Lake Erie for a day of walleye fishing! We are forever indebted to these brave men and women who sacrifice and risk it all, to protect the freedoms we enjoy here in the greatest country on earth! Giving back be it even in the smallest ways, like a day on the water, can really make you feel proud of yourself and all the great people who stepped up to make this event possible. Looking forward to next year! 

Scotti Fraser is a US Marine Corps. combat Veteran, from Texas, that produces a unique blend of American rock. His Americana style combines groove-oriented riffs, lyrics inspired by his time in the military, and a message of standing tall in the face of his personal hardships. With one foot in LA, and the other in Nashville, he tells the story of his tattoos, battle scars, and the wounds of life’s hard fought victories…all through song. Known for his exciting live shows and electrifying stage presence, Scotti has built a loyal fanbase across Texas, and growing across the US. His mission is to inspire others to “Never Surrender” and to offer hope through the healing powers of music, through his recordings and the comradery at his concerts…so that no one feels alone. Between live concerts, special events, and podcast interviews, Scotti is an active performer doing over 30 events a year. With the the release of his 2023 album “Do or Die”, he now embarks on a soul-searching road to redemption through rock n’ roll. His newest singles “Never Surrender”, and “Against the World”, can be heard now on all music streaming services worldwide. His official music videos can be seen on YouTube. 

Finding roots in ancient Rome
Helping families after a breadwinner’s death was a key reason fraternal benefit societies were first formed in the mid-1800s – and why Joseph Cullen Root founded Modern Woodmen of America in 1883. But the concept of life insurance goes all the way back to 100 B.C.
The vision behind our name
We have no woodworking in our history. No cabinet making. No lumberjacks.Our name was inspired by pioneer woodmen. They cleared forests to build homes and communities and provide security for their families. Modern Woodmen’s founder, Joseph Cullen Root, felt this was the perfect symbol to illustrate his goal of clearing away financial burdens for families. On Jan. 5, 1883, Modern Woodmen of America was born in Lyons, Iowa. We moved across the Mississippi River to Fulton, Illinois, in 1884. Our headquarters relocated downriver to Rock Island, Illinois, in 1897. Rock Island remains our home office hometown to this day.

Visionary, Mentor, Student and Listener for all of things that make life happen. I served 8 years in the Army as an Ordnance Specialist, and Human Resources Manager. Deployed to multiple countries around the world and lived in Germany for three years before retiring from my military obligations. Currently the 177th Fighter Wing - Family Readiness Program Manager; serving hundreds of Air National Guardsman and their families. My objectives are to mentor, guide, and educate a successful resilient-ready program, assisting the wellness and morale of both Airman and Family. Secondary opportunities I am involved with, New Jersey Veteran of Foreign War Advocate, Galloway Township Veteran Advisory Board, Board Member to the New Jersey Military Support Alliance, National Society of Leadership and Success - Mentor, Department of Veteran Affairs ETS-Sponsorship - Mentor, Veteran Benefit and Compensation - Advocate, and overall military advocacy.

After a 20-year military career with three tours in Iraq and two in Okinawa, Eric Dominijanni began mixing good scotches from his collection that would soon become his “Infinity Bottle.” now called Fior Scotch. He is the founder behind Fior Scotch, the only U.S. veteran-owned Scotch and Black-owned Scotch available in the market. It started when Dominijanni communicated with James Landis, known for successfully launching and growing brands like Hpnotiq. They could help recreate the taste, aroma, and smoothness of the original “infinity bottle” blend, which is now Fior, considered a clean and balanced flavor profile—the exceptional quality and the journey that led to its creation. Fior is a super-premium, hand-crafted, small-batch blend of Highland and Speyside scotches launched in 2023.

I’m John A. Dailey. I grew up along the Virginia/West Virginia border, and while I had a great childhood, I couldn’t get away fast enough. I joined the Marines at seventeen and never looked back. Early in my career, I was fortunate to be trained as a sniper, from there I moved on to Force Reconnaissance Units where I spent the bulk of my time. I served in every position from point man to platoon sergeant and loved every minute of it. I got to throw myself out of airplanes from 30,000 feet, dive murky waters, shoot until my trigger finger was sore, blow stuff up, run thousands of miles, and carry countless tons of weight on my back. I watched the 9/11 attacks with my platoon from a pub in Darwin, Australia. By November we were in Afghanistan to help kick off the War on Terror. Shortly after, the Marine Corps was directed to hand-pick a group of ‘tough rugged bastards’ to serve as the first USMC unit assigned to the US Special Operations Command. We were called Detachment One. We were sent to Iraq in 2004 to hunt insurgents, bomb makers, terrorist financiers, and other HVTs or ‘High-Value Targets’. The success of our deployment led to the creation of the modern Marine Raiders. I retired from the Marines in 2008 and took a job that still has me training Raiders. As a kid I hated school, but I loved reading and learning. Since retiring I used the GI Bill to get a couple of master’s degrees, one of them was an MFA in creative writing from UNCW where the idea for this book came from.