Veteran Support Services: Meet Our Staff

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Rob Gardner - Service Officer Supervisor

Rob has been a supervisor for the American Legion staff at the Philadelphia Regional Office since 2018. He served as a US Marine, where he worked as a Combat Correspondent, writing stories and taking photos for various exercises. Now at 100% P&T, Rob has also authored four books on VA resources assistance, providing essential information on veteran services in Philadelphia.

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Cydney Moore/Foye-Secretary Extraordinare

Our dynamic secretary is an essential part of our American Legion staff, ensuring our office runs smoothly. She should be the first person you speak to, as she will take good care of you and guide you to the right VA resources assistance. She schedules our appointments and is the smiling voice on the phone, ready to help with veteran services in Philadelphia!

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Joe Gunkel-Service Officer

Joe has been working for veterans since early 2017. He's old school, with extensive files and paperwork for every VA resource assistance you can think of, coupled with the experience to match! He too served in the Marines, but try not to hold it against him. As an active member of his American Legion post, Joe is a well-known advocate in the veteran services Philadelphia community.

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Pat Crooms-Service Officer

Yet another Marine and 100 percenter in our lineup! Not only can Pat assist you in getting your VA benefits, but as part of the American Legion staff, she also has extensive knowledge of VA resources assistance and other types of support beyond the veterans administration. She's someone you want to talk to if there are issues with homelessness, job searching, free meals, and other veteran services in Philadelphia that extend far beyond her outstanding work as a Service Officer!

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Bill Baehr-Service Officer

Bill joins us from the Air Force side of things, bringing his experience as a 'comms guy' who was boots on the ground in the big sandbox. He is yet another 100% vet. Not only can he assist you with just about every aspect of the VA resources assistance you may need, but he is also part of the American Legion staff. Additionally, he has his own charity that focuses on powerlifting therapy, providing support for veterans in Philadelphia who may find comfort from PTSD and other mental illnesses through physical fitness.

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VACANT SERVICE OFFICER

Do you possess what it takes to be a VSO? It's demanding, frustrating, challenging, and very rewarding. Strong computer and people skills are a must. You must be a veteran and be able to pass a government background investigation. If you're interested in providing veteran services in Philadelphia, we encourage you to reach out to our American Legion staff for more information on VA resources assistance.