Sharing the Service Stories of Our Veterans Care Center Residents
In each edition of DVS eNews, we profile a resident of one of our DVS Veterans Care Centers. DVS operates the Sitter & Barfoot Veterans Care Center in Richmond (SBVCC), the Davis & McDaniel Veterans Care Center in Roanoke (DMVCC), the Jones & Cabacoy Veterans Care Center in Virginia Beach (JCVCC), and the Puller Veterans Care Center in Warrenton (PVCC). For more information on DVS Veterans Care Centers, click here .
Lawrence "Matt" Cissel | U.S. Air Force
Davis & McDaniel Veterans Care Center
What military branch did you serve in? What period of time?
Air Force - Vietnam Enlisted: 2/19/1970, Discharged: 8/9/1974
What was the highlight of your military career? What are you most proud of?
Inspecting and repairing aircrafts. Most proud of the parades, marching (the patriotism) and camaraderie.
What do you like about Davis & McDaniel Veterans Care Center?
The way it is run. The organization, the food and entertainment!
What advice would you give to a person considering serving in the military?
Be physically fit!
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