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Festival of Books Presentation (First-Ever Vlog Post!), Smart Home Musings and Afghanistan Thoughts

JG Kitchens

Smart Home Musings and Afghanistan Thoughts comes to you courtesy of Jamie Gold, CKD, CAPS, MCCWC, Wellness Design Consultant and Author. When asked to be a presenter in one of my absolute favorite events I had to say yes. The San […]. The post Festival of Books Presentation (First-Ever Vlog Post!),

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NSI completes two homes with Gary Sinise Foundation

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He was deployed five times, completing his last tour in Afghanistan with his new leg. and deployed to Afghanistan shortly after. On August 23, 2012, Jason was out on his first deployment to Afghanistan. Borders served over 27 years in the army, 12 of which he served as a handicapable individual. He moved from La Crosse, Wis.,

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Daltile contributes to R.I.S.E Foundation home

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Army Captain Derick Carver , who was severely wounded during his service in Afghanistan. Dallas, Texas—Daltile took part in the most recent R.I.S.E home given by the Gary Sinise Foundation to retired U.S. Daltile donated tile products for the home.

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Natural Stone Institute completes 47th R.I.S.E home

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He was deployed to Afghanistan where he held multiple positions including becoming a Non-Commission Officer in Charge in the Cross Unit Combat Operations Center as the liaison between American Armed Forces and the Afghan Units. Marine Corps Corporal and police officer Sharif Muzayen were provided by UMI and Florida Custom Marble.

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NSI completes its 44th R.I.S.E. home

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During his deployment as a warrant officer, he was second in command of his ODA (Operational Detachment Alpha) and conducted combat operations in Western and Eastern Afghanistan. Army at age 19.

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Natural Stone Institute completes 30th home with Gary Sinise Foundation

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Greg was deployed to Kandahar, Afghanistan in the summer of 2010. Natural stone and fabrication services for US Army Captain Greg Galeazzi and his family were provided by Marble and Granite, Inc. and Ontra Stone Concepts. Quickly into his deployment, he volunteered to take over a platoon who had lost their leader to a roadside bomb.

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NSI helps build 45th R.I.S.E. home

Floor Covering News

19, 2010, while serving in the Arghandab River Valley outside of Kandahar, Afghanistan, retired U.S. Army Captain Derick Carver were provided by Arizona Tile, Alpha Granite and Salado. On the morning of Jan.