Philadelphia Fire Department Lieutenant to Manage Navy Veterans in Arena Football Game
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PHILADELPHIA FIRE DEPARTMENT LIEUTENANT TO MANAGE NAVY VETERANS IN ARENA FOOTBALL GAME
–Veterans prepare for Arena Football Rivalry as part of the Philadelphia Soul’s Military Appreciation Night–
PHILADELPHIA, June 11, 2013 – Firefighter Lt. Richard Brown of Philadelphia Ladder 15 will serve as the operations manager for the Navy Veterans team in the upcoming Army Veterans vs. Navy Veterans Arena Football Game on June 22 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. The veterans game will follow the Soul’s regular season game against the Iowa Barnstormers at 6:05 p.m.
Brown said he is excited about the role he will play in the game, which is part of the Philadelphia Soul’s and Judge VIP (Veterans in Professional) Careers’ Military Appreciation Night. The event will also include a Veterans’ Speed Career Networking Event exclusively for transitioning military service members, wounded warriors, veterans and military spouses from 1:30-4:30 p.m. prior to the evening’s events.
Minority owner of the Philadelphia Soul and CEO of The Judge Group Martin E. Judge, Jr. said the mission of the hiring event is to find employment for veterans and begin a movement to tackle the high rate of unemployment for members of our Armed Forces.
Afterwards, the event will celebrate our heroes with the great American pastime of football – arena style.
The Navy Veterans are finalizing a roster that includes former U.S. Naval Academy standouts such as U.S. Naval officer and former college quarterback Ricky Dobbs; former Naval Academy kicker and Navy commander Frank Schenk; former wide receiver and U.S. Navy Lt. Junior Grade Tyree Barnes; former defensive end Ensign Jabaree Tuani; as well as three of the 6 Person brothers that played for Navy, including record holder Andy Person.
An alumnus of Northeast Philadelphia’s Abraham Lincoln High School, Brown enlisted in the Navy upon graduation. The chief petty officer transferred from active duty status and joined the Reserves in 1988 to enable him to serve the public in a different uniform – as a Philadelphia firefighter.
Brown is humble, as most heroes are, and even after his 2005 retirement from military service he does not divulge information about the missions or injuries from his service with the United States Navy /Air National Guard during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Now a lieutenant, Brown has spent the majority of his firefighting career with Rescue 1, the Philadelphia Fire Department’s elite heavy rescue unit in Northern Liberties. This specialized force, distinguished by its black helmets, works on assignments such as tactical and river rescues. Brown utilizes his specialized military training and has often rappelled off bridges to save victims.
Although now a firefighter, Brown’s loyalty will fall with fellow sailors on June 22.
To learn more about all planned events for Military Appreciation Night, visit:www.philadelphiasoul.com. For more information about The Judge Group and Judge VIP Careers, visit www.judge.com. Tickets for the Soul game are on sale now by calling 888-789-SOUL or clickingHERE. All active duty military and veterans can type the promo code “MILITARY” for $5 off the price of the ticket, or show their military ID at the box office on game day.
Employers interested in participating in the Speed Career Networking Event or veterans, military spouses and wounded warriors who would like to attend the event can register at www.JudgeVIPcareers.com.
Lt. Brown pictured with the Blue Angels
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About the Philadelphia Soul:
The Philadelphia Soul are presented by Parx Casino. They capped their seventh Arena Football League season by capturing the 2012 American Conference championship. For 2013 season tickets, contact the Soul sales department at (215) 253-4900 ext. 3, or request contact from a representative by filling out the form on www.philadelphiasoul.com. Follow the Soul on Facebook at facebook.com/soul and Twitter at twitter.com/soulfootball.
About The Judge Group & Judge VIP Careers:
The Judge Group, established in 1970, is a global leader in professional services that provides technology consulting, staffing solutions, corporate training and human capital management. Our newest division, Judge VIP Careers, is focused on helping transitioning military service members, wounded warriors, veterans and military spouses find meaningful employment after honorably serving our country. We aim to create unique, cost-effective and innovative employment solutions, opening a pipeline of outstanding talent into corporate America. To learn more about The Judge Group and Judge VIP Careers visit www.judge.com and www.judgevipcareers.com.
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