'God's Warrior' Gen. William G. "Jerry" Boykin to speak at Mighty Oaks Warrior dinner in Manassas
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Paso Robles, Calif., September 21, 2015 – On October 9, 2015, the Mighty Oaks Warrior Programs will be hosting its 1st Annual Gala at The Life Church in Manassas, VA. This year will feature keynote speaker Lt. Gen. (Ret.) William G. "Jerry" Boykin.
“I continue to be amazed by the incredible response we garner from a grateful nation”, stated Mighty Oaks founder Chad Robichaux. “Particularly, the support our Veterans receive in the Washington DC area is overwhelming. This event sets us up for success throughout the year. We have now put 757 warriors through our program, and have not yet had a single alumni contribute to the veteran suicide rate of 23 a day. God has truly shown us favor in supporting our Warriors.”
Mighty Oaks is now launching a local “Outpost” in Washington, DC, where active duty military, Veterans and Mighty Oaks alumni who are struggling with reintegration, PTS or combat trauma can come together weekly under the commitment that “No Man Fights Alone”.
This year’s gala will be an elegant evening of delicious food, great entertainment and inspiring speakers. We are also excited to announce that the night will include a Mighty Oaks Award Ceremony, which will highlight program alumni who have gone above and beyond simply recovering from PTSD.
About Lt. Gen. Boykin
Lt. Gen. (Ret.) William G. "Jerry" Boykin serves as Family Research Council's Executive Vice President. He was one of the original members of the US Army's Delta Force, and was privileged to ultimately command these elite warriors in combat operations. Later, Jerry Boykin commanded all the Army's Green Berets as well as the Special Warfare Center and School.
In all, Lt. Gen. Boykin spent 36 years in the army, serving his last four years as the Deputy Undersecretary of Defense for Intelligence. He is an ordained minister with a passion for spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ and encouraging Christians to become warriors in God's Kingdom.
Through multiple combat deployments, General Boykin has earned numerous awards for his leadership, bravery, and sacrifice. These awards include the Army Distinguished Service Medal, Defense Superior Service Medal, the Legion of Merit with oak leaf cluster, Bronze Star, and Purple Heart with oak leaf cluster.
About Mighty Oaks
Mighty Oaks Warrior Programs is dedicated to meeting the needs of our active-duty military, veterans and their families who are suffering from the effects of Post-Traumatic Stress (PTS) and combat trauma. With an intensive peer-based program for men, women, and couples, Mighty Oaks is committed to helping Warriors overcome their enduring hardship after service to America through instructional sessions, camaraderie, and team building activities. These programs teach Warriors to overcome the past experience and move forward into a life of purpose. Mighty Oaks Warrior Programs works on the frontlines to fight the staggering national statistics of 23 veteran suicides per day, and the 80-90% divorce rate among deployed families.
