"Hello Zack!
Just a quick note to let you know if you in pain we can help!
You have the right under Washington State law without any reprocussions from the Veterans Administration to use medical marujuana.
Please contact us for assistance.…"
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Zach Wooten
- 40, Male
- Vancouver, WA
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Soldiers at East Gate
"Hi, I've been looking for Anne-Marie Stormo for years, we served together in 1994 at Ft. Bragg. A friend of mine did some research & found this link/picture. Do you still know how to contact her? If so, can you pass along…"
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My Shadow Box
My 'shadow box' with all of my military awards and decorations earned over 15 years of honorable service to this nation and the US Army.
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My Purple Heart Certificate
"Yes, I received the Purple Heart primarily for the TBI sustained in a rocket attack, but I also received nerve damage in my neck, and left arm as well."
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- I am a...
- VFW Life Member
- What Post do you belong to or are you a Member-at-Large?
- Frank R. Vaise VFW Post#1263
- When did you join the VFW or Auxiliary?
- 11/10/2006
- Military Service History
- My name is Zach Wooten. I enlisted way back in July 1991 into the U.S. Army as a 16S-Man Portable Air Defense Crewmember (MANPAD).
Served in the following units: B Btry 4-3 ADA, Kitzingen-Germany; B Btry 1-3 ADA, Ft. Carson-CO; HHC 81st Inf Bde, Seattle-WA; Charlie & HHB Batteries 5-7 ADA, Hanau-Germany; C Btry 5-5 ADA, Ft. Lewis-WA; HHC 181st SPT Bn, Seattle-WA; and finally HHC 81st BCT, Seattle-WA.
Overseas Service:
Kitzingen, Germany 1992-1994
Guantanamo Bay, Cuba 1995
Hanau, Germany 1996-1999
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 1997
Balad, Iraq 2004-2005
- Tell us about yourself
- Served during OIF II from 2004-2005. Was wounded my ninth day in country from an enemy 82mm rocket that exploded less than 10 feet away. Suffered a TBI, permanent nerve damage in my left arm, hearing loss, and tinnitus. Still living with the after-effects with the added 'bonus' of having PTSD and anxiety disorders.
Its been a long, tough road trying to recover and acclimate back into the civilian world. Was medically retired in 2006 but didn't receive any kind of medical retirement from the Army. Fought for the last 2 1/2 years, and finally had my initial findings overturned. I finally received medical retirement from the Army!
Also, after a couple of years I finally managed to finagle a job at my local Veterans Affairs hospital in the summer of 2008. I was finally able to give back to my fellow veterans! I felt very honored and privileged to serve those who have served this great nation, but alas after a couple of years my continuing physical issues incurred in Iraq caught up with me. I had to retire due to these medical issues.
Recently, I was finally recognized for the wounds I received in combat and was awarded the Purple Heart by my old unit.
Awards & Decorations:
Purple Heart Medal
Army Commendation Medal w/3 OLC
Army Achievement Medal w/1 SLC
Army Good Conduct Medal w/2 knots
Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal w/3 OLC
National Defense Service Medal w/1 service star
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
Iraq Campaign Medal w/2 campaign stars
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Humanitarian Service Medal w/1 service star
Armed Forces Reserve Achievement Medal w/1 Bronze Hourglas & 'M' device
Army Service Ribbon
Overseas Service Ribbon w/numeral '3'
Coast Guard Special Operations Service Ribbon
Washington Army National Guard Service Ribbon w/2 OLC
Louisiana Emergency Service Medal
Citations:
Joint Meritorious Unit Award
Coast Guard Meritorious Unit Award Citation
Badges:
Combat Action Badge
Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge w/'Missile' & 'Rifle' bar
Foreign Awards:
Schutzenschnur-Germany Army Marksmanship Badge in Silver
- Memberships in other organizations
- Air Defense Artillery Association
Iraq & Afghanistan Vets of American (IAVA)
Iraq War Veterans Organization (IWVO)
Military Order of the Purple Heart (MOPH)
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- At 11:00pm on January 21, 2012,
James W. Stevens said… Hello Zack!
Just a quick note to let you know if you in pain we can help!
You have the right under Washington State law without any reprocussions from the Veterans Administration to use medical marujuana.
Please contact us for assistance. Sandy 360-720-3448
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