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title: Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana Blog | Veteran
description: Veteran | Goodwill, helping people increase their independence and reach their potential in central and southern Indiana
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## [The Veteran Among Us](https://blog.goodwillindy.org/the-veteran-among-us)

 \[fa icon="calendar'\] May 21, 2026, 10:00:01 AM / by [Jennifer Neer](https://blog.goodwillindy.org/author/jennifer-neer) posted in [Employment](https://blog.goodwillindy.org/topic/employment), [Goodwill Commercial Services](https://blog.goodwillindy.org/topic/goodwill-commercial-services), [Veteran](https://blog.goodwillindy.org/topic/veteran), [Mission Awareness](https://blog.goodwillindy.org/topic/mission-awareness), [veterans](https://blog.goodwillindy.org/topic/veterans)

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In honor of Military Appreciation Month, we pause to honor the men and women who have dedicated their lives to protecting our freedoms. At Goodwill Commercial Services, we are especially proud to share the story of James Brown, affectionately known by his colleagues as “JB.” For 24 years, JB has been a cornerstone of the Fort Benjamin Harrison Commissary location, bringing the same discipline and heart to his role today as he did during his decades of military service.

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## [A Home for Heroes](https://blog.goodwillindy.org/a-home-for-heroes)

 \[fa icon="calendar'\] Nov 25, 2025, 3:00:00 PM / by [Craig W. Armstrong](https://blog.goodwillindy.org/author/craig-w-armstrong) posted in [Veteran](https://blog.goodwillindy.org/topic/veteran), [Patriot Weekend](https://blog.goodwillindy.org/topic/patriot-weekend), [Stand Down for Veterans](https://blog.goodwillindy.org/topic/stand-down-for-veterans), [General Wayne A Downing Home for Veterans](https://blog.goodwillindy.org/topic/general-wayne-a-downing-home-for-veterans)

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As Americans, we are provided with many privileges, but nothing more important than our freedom. Our story is rich with a history of heroes; men and women who fought and, in many cases, died for our gift of freedom. We call these heroes *veterans*.

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## [Indy Mom and Veteran Makes a Difference](https://blog.goodwillindy.org/indy-mom-and-veteran-makes-a-difference)

 \[fa icon="calendar'\] Nov 11, 2024, 9:15:00 AM / by [Jenny Kakasuleff](https://blog.goodwillindy.org/author/jenny-kakasuleff) posted in [Nurse-Family Partnership](https://blog.goodwillindy.org/topic/nurse-family-partnership), [Veteran](https://blog.goodwillindy.org/topic/veteran), [Parents](https://blog.goodwillindy.org/topic/parents)

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When Elizabeth Boehm joined the Indiana National Guard in June 2001, it changed her life in ways she never anticipated.

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## [Army National Guard Veteran Excels in New Opportunity](https://blog.goodwillindy.org/army-national-guard-veteran-excels-in-new-opportunity)

 \[fa icon="calendar'\] Nov 11, 2021, 10:00:00 AM / by [Justin DeGuzman](https://blog.goodwillindy.org/author/justin-deguzman) posted in [Goodwill Commercial Services](https://blog.goodwillindy.org/topic/goodwill-commercial-services), [Veteran](https://blog.goodwillindy.org/topic/veteran)

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In honor of Veterans Day, Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana would like to highlight Brian Reynolds, an Army National Guard veteran and Goodwill Commercial Services team member who currently works at the Harrison Village Commissary through the Goodwill Commercial Services AbilityOne program.  

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## [Meet Chaston: Veteran, Father, and Excel Center Graduate](https://blog.goodwillindy.org/meet-chaston-veteran-father-and-excel-center-graduate)

 \[fa icon="calendar'\] Nov 11, 2020, 9:30:00 AM / by [Jennifer Wade](https://blog.goodwillindy.org/author/jennifer-wade) posted in [The Excel Center](https://blog.goodwillindy.org/topic/the-excel-center), [Education](https://blog.goodwillindy.org/topic/education), [Veteran](https://blog.goodwillindy.org/topic/veteran)

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Veterans Day is an important day to honor and show appreciation for all who have served in the United States military. Goodwill takes pride in its employment and education of our military veterans — veterans like Chaston Calvin.

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## [Employment Helps Veteran Fulfill Longtime Dream](https://blog.goodwillindy.org/employment-helps-veteran-fulfill-lifelong-dream)

 \[fa icon="calendar'\] Jul 25, 2019, 2:26:26 PM / by [Jenny Kakasuleff](https://blog.goodwillindy.org/author/jenny-kakasuleff) posted in [Employment](https://blog.goodwillindy.org/topic/employment), [Goodwill Commercial Services](https://blog.goodwillindy.org/topic/goodwill-commercial-services), [Veteran](https://blog.goodwillindy.org/topic/veteran)

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Established in 2017, National Hire a Veteran Day (celebrated on July 25) was founded by [Hire Our Heroes](https://hireourheroes.org/), a nonprofit organization that connects veterans with employers. Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana recognizes the value that veterans bring to the table in terms of leadership, discipline, endurance, grit and so much more. We employ more than 100 veterans in a variety of roles, including retail associates, teachers, support professionals and more.

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## [Celebrating Older Workers Week](https://blog.goodwillindy.org/celebrating-older-workers-week-2018)

 \[fa icon="calendar'\] Sep 24, 2018, 7:00:00 AM / by [Beverly Phillips](https://blog.goodwillindy.org/author/beverly-phillips) posted in [Employment](https://blog.goodwillindy.org/topic/employment), [TalentSource](https://blog.goodwillindy.org/topic/talentsource), [Senior Community Service Employment Program](https://blog.goodwillindy.org/topic/senior-community-service-employment-program), [Veteran](https://blog.goodwillindy.org/topic/veteran)

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Older workers are a growing part of the 21st century labor force, and they bring a wealth of knowledge, experience and maturity to the workplace. To celebrate their contributions, Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana is observing National Employ Older Workers Week from September 24-28, 2018.

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## [Ralph McClury | A Goodwill Success Story](https://blog.goodwillindy.org/ralph-mcclury)

 \[fa icon="calendar'\] Dec 2, 2016, 8:00:00 AM / by [Marissa Emerson](https://blog.goodwillindy.org/author/marissa-emerson) posted in [Employment](https://blog.goodwillindy.org/topic/employment), [Disability](https://blog.goodwillindy.org/topic/disability), [Success Story](https://blog.goodwillindy.org/topic/success-story), [Goodwill Commercial Services](https://blog.goodwillindy.org/topic/goodwill-commercial-services), [Disability Services](https://blog.goodwillindy.org/topic/disability-services), [Criminal History](https://blog.goodwillindy.org/topic/criminal-history), [Veteran](https://blog.goodwillindy.org/topic/veteran)

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In the last five or so years, Ralph McClury has come full circle at Goodwill. Much has happened along the way, and his road was not easy. Ralph comes from humble beginnings, growing up in Kentucky with 17 siblings, working on the family farm and picking tobacco to make ends meet. He volunteered for the Air Force in 1973 after graduating high school, but chronic kidney issues led to an honorable discharge. Ralph then moved to Indianapolis and found employment as a security guard during the day and bused tables in a downtown restaurant at night. It was at this job that Ralph began a long and unhealthy relationship with alcohol. Though he lost those jobs, he managed to obtain employment as a maintenance man at his apartment complex for six years.

“I got fired six or seven times due to drinking, but they would always re-hire me due to my skills as a handyman,” Ralph said. “But one day, they let me go for good.”

Soon after, he lost his wife and kids as well. He continued a lifestyle of drinking and drug use for many years, moving back and forth between Indianapolis and Kentucky. In 1996, Ralph served 24 months in the penitentiary. He was released on parole in 1998, but soon fell to drugs and alcohol once again, living “on the run.” The law finally caught up with Ralph, and he was put on parole again, but this time, he finished parole and started to head down the right track.

He was living with his girlfriend in Tennessee at the time, working as a tobacco picker when he was the victim of a farming accident in which his foot was crushed by a 3,000-lb. wagon. Ralph was bedridden for almost a year, unable to work due to this injury. In 2005, Ralph and his then-girlfriend welcomed their daughter, Lakin. Before Lakin turned one year old, her mother was arrested and still remains in prison today. Ralph attempted to raise his baby girl as a single father, but as drinking and drugs came back into Ralph’s life, he lost custody. He knew it was time to take control of his life and get back on the right path. Being a veteran, he reached out to the Hoosier Veterans Assistance Foundation (HVAF) as well as Goodwill for help. Due to a criminal history and his disability, Ralph was having a very difficult time finding employment.

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