About Us

My name is Michael Doughty, I hail from Columbus, Ohio. Growing up I was heading nowhere fast in my life and got into trouble. I had a judge give me the option to go to prison or join the military. I chose to enlist into the United States Army on September 11, 2007, as a combat medic, and it was the best decision of my life. That decision literally saved my life and taught me how to be a functioning member of society. I deployed to Mosul, Iraq in October of 2009, and received my CMB (Combat Medic Badge) as well as my Purple Heart on Jan 12, 2010. After returning home from deployment my life started spiraling downward due to having undiagnosed PTSD. Towards end of 2012 I went though my first divorce and had my, at the time 6-month-old daughter, ripped out of my life and went through the toughest time of my life. I saw no end in sight and tried to take my own life. I am a suicide survivor! I called my best friend Malachias Gaskin after the attempt, and he literally saved my life as he got me on the right track. I fought for full custody of my daughter in my divorce, while I was not granted full custody, I was awarded physical custody. I got out of the military in March of 2015 and self-Isolated, which caused more harm than good. I am looking forward to continuing my growth and learning to control my PTSD instead of allowing it to control me. I also look forward to mentoring those that I am able as well as helping those find their purpose as well.

Awards:

Combat Medic Badge
Purple Heart
ARCOM x 2
AAM x3
Good Conduct Medal x 2
MUC
PUC
Iraqi Campaign Medal with Star
Overseas Medal
 

Juan joined the Army at 18 years of age July 9th, 2001. He served as a 63B (now 91B) All Wheeled Mechanic for 3rd ID, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 26th FSB. In 2004 he transitioned to SVC BTRY 1/143rd FA for the California National Guard. After a short 11-month period he reenlisted to Active Army where he was then again assigned to the 3rd ID. He had multiple tours in Iraq spanning from the surge from Kuwait into Iraq for Operation Iraqi Freedom I, OIF III, OIF V, OIF VII transitioning into the start of Operation New Dawn. Being a part of the security platoon called TopFlite, they were used to escort much needed supplies and equipment to all units in the division. Many assignments came up such as PSD, EOD Escort, DVART, QRF. Every deployment brought on new challenges, but they were all met with a force that could not be reckoned with. A group of individuals put together from all walks ensured that the combat arms units could focus on their mission while TopFlite kept them without need. Fast forward to April 7th, 2011 he left the Army and transitioned to the civilian sector. Going to school to become a Golf Professional he chose to caddy in the golf industry. His caddy career started at Harbour Town where they host of the RBC Heritage. Later becoming a caddy at Augusta National where they host the Masters. After some time, he began to work as a Subject Matter Expert II, Mid Atlantic Professionals, Inc. TA SSI. There he works as an assault force trainer providing pre deployment training, planning, and other military offensive and support operations utilizing intelligence to streamline unit integration into their assigned element in preparation for their deployment. 

Awards Include:

Bronze Star Medal

Army Commendation Medal (4th Award)

Army Achievement Medal (4th Award)

Meritorious Unit Commendation (2nd Award)

USAF Presidential Unit Citation

Good Conduct Medal (3rdAward)

National Defense Service Medal

Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal

Global War on Terrorism Service Medal

Iraq Campaign Medal 

Army Service Ribbon

Overseas Service Ribbon (4th Award)

Non-Commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon 

Combat Action Badge

Driver and Mechanic Badge (2nd Award)

Perseverance Award (Professional Golfers Career College) Associates in Business Gol

Andrew was born in Nashville, TN at Baptist Memorial Hospital in 1977 and grew up in Exeter, NH. He attended The Brooks School from 1992-1996 and after graduation, he enrolled at Rollins College (Winter Park, FL) where he earned a BA in Classical Studies in 2001. After college, Andrew enlisted in the United States Marine Corps where he graduated from the School of Infantry. He had three deployments with 3/8 India Co as an infantry machine gunner. Andrew’s military awards earned during service include Purple Heart Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Medal, Combat Action Ribbon, Global War on Terrorism Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Humanitarian Assistance Medal, Navy Unit Citation Ribbon, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (2 stars). He was honorably discharged in 2008. Post service, Andrew was a chef for 10 years at various restaurants and volunteers with a great number of Veteran Service Organizations. He currently serves as the VFW, Department of Tennessee Chaplain, VFW Certified National Recruiter for Tennessee,  Adjutant for his local Post in Murfreesboro. Andrew also serves as the Senior Vice Commandant MCL#1158, Stones River Detachment in Murfreesboro, TN and the Judge Advocate for the Marine Corps League,  Department of Tennessee. 

Andrew holds a BA from Rollins College (1996-2001) and an MBA in Healthcare Administration from Ashford University (2008-2010). Andrew is applying to Liberty University in pursuit of his MDiv (Masters in Divinity).

Dr. Dale Alden is a Clinical Psychologist practicing in Columbia, Tennessee and former university assistant professor in Nashville. He completed his doctoral degree at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and his post-doctoral residency and fellowship at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. As a researcher, clinician and professor he has almost 30 years’ experience and continues working with educational, public policy, clinical and social support organizations within both civilian and military domains.