VFW: What did it mean to you to receive VFW’s Hall of Fame award at the organization’s 2016 national convention in Charlotte, N.C.? It’s an honor to contribute to the Semper Fi Fund. They have the highest marks possible by several charity watchdog groups. Over 90 percent of the money raised goes directly to those who need it. Riggle: I had the privilege of getting to meet and work with the volunteers of the Semper Fi Fund, and I saw firsthand their passion and their willingness to serve those who have served us. VFW: Why did you select the Semper Fi Fund to be the recipient of proceeds from your charity golf tournament, The InVETational? Stay connected to your military friends and find your next mission in life. This leads to bad things like drugs, alcohol and suicide.
Too many of our veterans end up isolated and without purpose. Riggle: Connection and a sense of purpose. VFW: What do you believe is the most pressing concern for Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans? The Marines gave those skills and mindset to me in abundance. It takes a real sense of self and fortitude to keep chasing your dreams. Show business is a brutal business of judgment and rejection.
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The Marines gave me a thick skin and a “can do” attitude that didn’t allow me to get defeated when the going got tough. However, there were some intangibles that carried over. Riggle: There was no direct link between my military experience and my civilian career. VFW: How did your military service help you in your civilian career? I remember moving prisoners and looking directly into the eyes of our enemies and realizing this was no training exercise. Riggle: I remember how rugged and beautiful the landscape was in Afghanistan.
VFW: What is your most vivid memory of Afghanistan? Riggle: I was shot at on more than one occasion while out patrolling our AOR (area of responsibility) with various elements of the MEU/SOC (Marine Expeditionary Unit/Special Operations Capable). VFW: How did you earn your Combat Action Ribbon in Kosovo? I wouldn’t change a thing about my journey. I discovered a lot about myself by being a Marine. I wanted to know if I had what it took to lead Marines. Was I physically tough enough, was I mentally tough enough? These are questions that I believe every young man or woman wants answers to. Yes, I did want to know if I had what it took to become a Marine. Riggle: There were several reasons I decided to join the Marine Corps. VFW: What did you learn about yourself during your time in the Marine Corps? Riggle says the tournament “celebrates two of my greatest passions - veterans and golf.” The Marine Corps veteran retired from the military in 2013. He joined forces with We Are the Mighty, a military media and entertainment brand, and the Semper Fi Fund to create the Rob Riggle InVETational Golf Classic, which supports wounded, critically ill and injured service members. Itching to get a couple swings in over the course of the photo shoot, Riggle is no stranger to the golf game. Riggle, originally from Overland Park, Kan., posed for photos along the Oakwood Country Club Golf Course, shared his favorite Kansas City restaurants and chatted casually with magazine and country club staffers. VFW life member Rob Riggle hit the green with the VFW magazine staff in June during a visit to Kansas City, Mo., for the annual charity event, Big Slick Celebrity Weekend. HERE ARE HIS THOUGHTS ON WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A MARINE IN HOLLYWOOD, VFW AWARD RECIPIENT AND HOW HE PLANS TO USE THE POST 9/11 GI BILL. ROB RIGGLE IS A MARINE CORPS VET OF THE AFGHANISTAN WAR, A VFW LIFE MEMBER AND 13-HANDICAP GOLFER.
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Those individuals DO get the full MOS (0627, etc) from the beginning, unlike active duty who will only get the 06XX designator.VFW Magazine - September 2017 VFW Member Rob Riggle The only time we DO GUARANTEE a specific MOS is if you go RESERVES. It's a little different than other branches but that's how we do business here. You don't get your specific MOS until after you get to your MOS school. However, after you get a passing score, how do you actually get a job? We use 4 line scores (General technical, Mechanical, Electrical, Clerical) off the ASVAB to see what jobs you qualify for and from there, you get to choose the job field that catches your interest- (communications, infantry, logistics, etc) We don't guarantee you a specific MOS such as (0627) however we can assign you the job field (06XX Communications). A 31 is the minimum required score to be eligible for enlistment. How do Active Duty jobs work in the Marines All jobs in the Marines are based off your overall ASVAB score.
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