Chuck Paris is a veteran of the U.S. Army and served as a canine handler with the 101st and 553rd Military Police Companies at Ft. Campbell, Kentucky - home of the Screaming Eagles and the 101st Airborne Division. His father, David, served in the Army during the Korean War.

Courage Leads recognizes the United States Armed Forces as the premier leadership organizations in the world. Veterans who experienced the honor of serving our nation in the military gained a foundational discipline that shaped their potential for life. The United States Armed Forces, unlike any other organization, stands alone on the world stage as the preeminent protector of the oppressed.

For our military, fighting foreign conflicts is not foreign. America must fully recognize that each individual service member embodies hope to those suffering and in need. Our military is the living symbol of strength and freedom throughout the world. The sacrifices of our service members are legendary. They are the guardians of our nation and of freedom.

As a financial supporter to the non-profit organizations listed below, Courage Leads seeks to recognize and honor our military personnel whose “ability to disregard fear” defines courage.

United Service Organizations (USO), Arlington, Virginia

American Red Cross Headquarters, Washington, DC and chapter locator

Contact the Red Cross to designate financial contributions for military assistance worldwide or to locate a Red Cross chapter near you to support military families in your community.

*Please consider financially contributing to these efforts to support our military personnel and forward the links to your friends. Contributions can be made directly to these non-profit organizations on their websites and are tax-deductible.

To strengthen your faith, or to encourage members of our military, read and share the books “Battlefields & Blessings” Stories of Faith and Courage from Iraq and Afghanistan – World War II – The Civil War – The Revolutionary War.