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Payment-Free Vehicles Awarded in 2021

Posted on February 23, 2022October 12, 2022

Special Note About Those Awarded

All the combat-wounded veterans and unmarried Gold Star spouses shown below applied for our programs through our website. They submitted documentation we requested of them and went through our thorough vetting process. They were selected by a specialized committee to ensure the best applicant to receive the vehicle or home was selected. None of our homes or vehicles are awarded through a lottery, none are ‘giveaways’.


Fort Worth, TX @ Servpro First Responder Bowl | Two Payment-Free Vehicles

We are proud to partner with PNC Bank in the serving our nation’s combat-wounded veterans and their families by awarding them payment-free vehicles.
These two veterans (left) Fmr U.S. Marine Corps Lance Corporal William Sharp & (right) Fmr U.S. Army Specialist Raymond Rodriguez were chosen to receive these life-changing gifts, a gift that will assist them in their transition out of the military and into their civilian life.

Fort Worth, TX @ Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl | Payment-Free Electric Vehicle

At yesterday’s Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl, we were proud to collaborate with Wells Fargo by awarding fmr U.S. Army Sergeant First Class Richard Alegria with a brand-new 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E and get him Back on the Road.

This vehicle will assist him with his transition out of the military and into his civilian life. Richard Alegria was chosen to receive this life-changing gift after applying to MWSF’s Transportation4Heroes program through their website. The application has a rigorous vetting process to ensure that the veteran chosen to receive a vehicle is the best recipient to participate in the program. MWSF works with the veteran to ensure that the gift of a payment-free vehicle assists them in their successful transition out of the military and into their new civilian life.

Learn more about this event here: https://news.militarywarriors.org/vehicles/


Lexington, KY | Payment-Free Vehicle

Lexington, KY – we worked together with Keurig Dr Pepper and their retail partner Walmart to honor Retired U.S. Army Sergeant Anthony W. Hockensmith by awarding him with a 100% payment-free vehicle.

The vehicle was generously sponsored by Walmart and Keurig Dr Pepper through our Transportation4Heroes program. In addition to the vehicle, the sponsorship enables us to provide the Hockensmith family with one year of family and financial mentorship.

SGT Hockensmith was chosen to receive this life-changing gift after applying to our Transportation4Heroes program through our website. The application has a rigorous vetting process to ensure that the veteran who is chosen to receive the vehicle is the best to participate in our program. We work with the veteran to ensure that the awarded vehicle assists them in their successful transition out of the military to their new civilian life.

To learn how you can apply, follow this link: https://militarywarriors.org/vehicles/


Wichita, KS | Payment-Free Vehicle

Last December, during a Wichita State Shockers game – We surprised Purple Heart recipient, retired U.S. Army Sergeant Brandon C. Paredes with a new payment-free vehicle! This was made possible by a generous donation from the Wichita area Hometown Chevy Dealers in support of our nation’s heroes and their families.

Corpus Christi, TX | Payment-Free Vehicle

In Corpus Christi, TX at Mike Shaw Toyota’s 5th Annual Turkeys for Troops we worked together with Keurig Dr Pepper to honor the ultimate sacrifice of U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Bradley Espinoza by awarding his surviving Gold Star Wife with a 100% payment-free vehicle.

The vehicle was generously sponsored by Keurig Dr Pepper through our Transportation4Heroes program. In addition to the vehicle, the sponsorship enables us to provide the family with one year of family and financial mentorship.

This Gold Star family was chosen to receive this life-changing gift after applying to our Transportation4Heroes program through our website. The application has a rigorous vetting process to ensure that the person chosen to receive the vehicle is the best to participate in our program. We work with the family to ensure that the awarded vehicle assists them in their successful transition out of the military to their new civilian life.

To learn how you can apply, follow this link: https://militarywarriors.org/vehicles/


Lake City, FL | Payment-Free Vehicle

On Veterans Day, we were proud to collaborate with Wells Fargo & Rountree Moore Toyota in Lake City, Florida by awarding fmr U.S. Army Specialist Linda Jiaorong Lin with her own 2021 Toyota RAV4 LE and get her #BackontheRoad.

This vehicle will assist her with her transition out of the military and into their civilian life.

Learn more about our program here: https://militarywarriors.org/vehicles/


Carson City, NV | Payment-Free Vehicle

Congratulations Marine Corps veteran Zebulon Jensen! We are proud to collaborate with Wells Fargo & Michael Hohl Subaru Michael Hohl Latino, Michael Hohl Honda, Battle Born Harley-Davidson, Michael Hohl Cadillac, Michael Hohl Chevy Buick GMC Cadillac, Michael Hohl RV Center in awarding a Purple Heart recipient & former United States Marine Corps Sergeant with his own 2022 Chevrolet Trax and get him #BackontheRoad.

This vehicle will assist him and his family with their transition out of the military and into their civilian life.

Learn more about our program here: https://militarywarriors.org/vehicles/


Tustin, CA | Payment-Free Vehicle

Congratulations SSG Bryan Labastida & family! We are proud to collaborate with Wells Fargo & SoCal Honda Dealers in awarding a Purple Heart recipient & retired United States Army Staff Sergeant with his own new 2021 Honda Pilot EX and get him #BackontheRoad.

This vehicle will assist him and his family with their transition out of the military and into their civilian life.

Learn more about our program here: https://militarywarriors.org/vehicles/


San Diego, CA | Payment-Free Vehicle

September – Congratulations USMC GySgt Paul McQuigg & family! We are proud to collaborate with Wells Fargo & San Diego Honda Dealers in awarding Purple Heart recipient retired U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant Paul McQuigg with his own new 2021 Honda CRV EX-L and get him #BackontheRoad.

This vehicle will assist him and his family with their transition out of the military and into civilian life.

Learn more about our program here: https://militarywarriors.org/vehicles/


Kansas City, MO | Payment-Free Vehicle | Presentation in Kansas City, MO

September – At a Kansas City Royals game – We surprised Purple Heart recipient, retired U.S. Army Specialist Joshua Peters with a brand-new payment-free vehicle! This was made possible by a generous donation from the Kansas City Chevy Dealers in support of our nation’s heroes and their families. Thank you for your service and sacrifice Joshua! Enjoy your new vehicle!


San Antonio, TX | Payment-Free Vehicle | Presentation in San Antonio, TX

September – Congratulations USAF SMSgt Ismael Villegas & family! We are proud to collaborate with Wells Fargo & Cavender Cares in awarding two-time Silver Star recipient and Purple Heart recipient retired United States Air Force Senior Master Sergeant with his own new 2021 Ford Explorer and get him #BackontheRoad.

This vehicle will assist him and his family with their transition out of the military and into their civilian life.

Learn more about our program here: https://militarywarriors.org/vehicles/


Celina, TX | Payment-Free Vehicle | Presentation in Dallas, TX

September – We partnered with Keurig Dr Pepper and honored a North Texas combat-wounded veteran—retired U.S. Army Sgt. Brian C. Fleming—during the Mecum Auctions Dallas 2021 collector car auction on #Sept11 by presenting him with a 100% payment-free Ford Escape.


St. Paul, MN | Payment-Free Vehicle

September – In St Paul – Congratulations Michael Diehn & family! We are proud to collaborate with Wells Fargo & Apple Autos in awarding Purple Heart recipient Former U. S. Army Sergeant Michael Diehn with his own 2021 Ford Escape Hybrid and get him #BackontheRoad.

This vehicle will assist him and his family with their transition out of the military and into their civilian life. #Transportation4Heroes #DealersDoGood #Veterans

Learn more about our program here: https://militarywarriors.org/vehicles/


Colorado Springs, CO | Payment-Free Vehicle

August in Colorado Springs – we worked together with Keurig Dr Pepper and their retail partner Walmart to honor former U.S. Army Sergeant William Plavchak by awarding him with a 100% payment-free vehicle.

The vehicle was generously sponsored by Walmart and 7UP Denver through our Transportation4Heroes program. In addition to the vehicle, the sponsorship enables us to provide Will with one year of family and financial mentorship.

SGT Plavchak was chosen to receive this life-changing gift after applying to our Transportation4Heroes program through our website. The application has a rigorous vetting process to ensure that the veteran who is chosen to receive the vehicle is the best to participate in our program. We work with the veteran to ensure that the awarded vehicle assists them in their successful transition out of the military to their new civilian life.

To learn how you can apply, follow this link: https://militarywarriors.org/vehicles/


Houston, TX | Payment-Free Vehicle

At a July Houston Astros game – We surprised two-time Purple Heart recipient, Retired U.S. Army Specialist Patrick Davis with a brand new Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Double Cab! This was all made possible by the Houston Area Chevy Dealers generous donation and support of our nation’s heroes and their families. Thank you for your service and sacrifice Patrick!


Fallon, NV | Payment-Free Vehicle

July – In Fallon, Nevada – we worked together with Keurig Dr Pepper and their retail partner Walmart to honor Former U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer (SEAL) Zachary Paschall by awarding him with a 100% payment-free vehicle.

The vehicle was generously sponsored by Walmart and Keurig Dr Pepper through our Transportation4Heroes program. In addition to the vehicle, the sponsorship enables us to provide the Zach with one year of family and financial mentorship.

SOC (SEAL) Paschall was chosen to receive this life-changing gift after applying to our Transportation4Heroes program through our website. The application has a rigorous vetting process to ensure that the veteran who is chosen to receive the vehicle is the best to participate in our program. We work with the veteran to ensure that the awarded vehicle assists them in their successful transition out of the military to their new civilian life.

To learn how you can apply, follow this link: https://militarywarriors.org/vehicles/


Buffalo, NY | Payment-Free Vehicle

July – Congratulations Mark Beyers & family! We are proud to collaborate with Wells Fargo & West Herr Auto Group in awarding Retired U.S. Marine Corps Lance Corporal Mark Beyers with his own 2021 Jeep Renegade AWD and get him #BackontheRoad.

This vehicle will assist him and his family with their transition out of the military and into their civilian life.


Easley, SC | Payment-Free Vehicle

May – We joined forces with Wells Fargo and Hendrick Automotive Group in getting Retired U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Timothy Harvley #BackontheRoad with a brand new 2021 #Honda Pilot.

This vehicle will assist him and his family with their transition out of the military and into their civilian life. Thank you for your service SSG Harvley, congratulations on your new vehicle!


Sacramento, CA | Payment-Free Vehicle

May – In Sacramento, we worked together with Keurig/Dr Pepper and their retail partner Walmart to honor Purple Heart recipient, retired U.S. Army Sergeant Christopher Archuleta by awarding him with the keys to a 100% payment-free vehicle.

The vehicle was generously sponsored by Walmart and Keurig Dr Pepper through our Transportation4Heroes program. In addition to the vehicle, the sponsorship enables us to provide the Archuleta family with one year of family and financial mentorship.

SGT Archuleta was chosen to receive this life-changing gift after applying to our Transportation4Heroes program through our website. The application has a rigorous vetting process to ensure that the veteran who is chosen to receive the vehicle is the best to participate in our program. We work with the veteran to ensure that the awarded vehicle assists them in their successful transition out of the military to their new civilian life.

To learn how you can apply, follow this link: https://militarywarriors.org/vehicles/


Jacksonville, NC | Payment-Free Vehicle

May – We joined forces with Wells Fargo and Lejeune Honda Cars in getting retired U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant Jesus Vasquez #BackontheRoad with a 2021 Honda CRV. This vehicle will assist him and his family with their transition out of the military and into their civilian life. Thank you for your service, Sgt. Vasquez, congratulations on your new vehicle!

 


Corvallis, OR | Payment-Free Vehicle

Congrats to retired Corvallis U.S. Army veteran Timothy Taylor and family who received a payment-free 2021 Chevrolet Traverse, donated by Wells Fargo and Power Buick GMC VW


Houston, TX | Payment-Free Vehicle

April – At the Mecum Auto Auctions, we presented one of our nation’s heroes with this F150, which was generously sponsored by our friends at Keurig Dr Pepper.


Mesa, AZ | Payment-Free Vehicle

April – We joined forces with Wells Fargo and Larry H. Miller Ford Mesa in getting retired U.S. Army Specialist Phillip Rousu #BackontheRoad with a 2020 Ford TRKS Edge. This vehicle will assist him and his family with their transition out of the military and into their civilian life. Thank you for your service SPC Rousu and congratulations on your new vehicle!


Wichita, KS | Payment-Free Vehicle

February – Military Warriors Support Foundation and the Hometown Chevy Dealers honored the ultimate sacrifice of Army Specialist Jared Plunk by assisting his surviving widow Lindsay Plunk, Gold Star widow of Fallen Hero, US Army Specialist Jared Plunk with her transportation needs by awarding her the KEYS to a BRAND NEW, 100% payment free Chevrolet Equinox.

Jared Plunk joined the military in 2006 where he served as an Infantryman in the United States Army and was part of the 101st Airborne Division. In 2010, during his deployment to Afghanistan, he was killed in action. During his time in the Army, Jared Plunk was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for his bravery, service to our country and the Purple Heart for giving the ultimate sacrifice.

Please join us in congratulating Lindsay on her new car as we honor the service and sacrifice of Army Specialist Jared Plunk.

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