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Chesapeake Sports Club Luncheon

November 13, 2017 @ 11:30 am - 2:00 pm

Speaking November 13th is Colonel Greg Gadson, Decorated Army Commander, Star of the Film Battleship.

Colonel (Retired) Gregory D. Gadson, a Chesapeake, VA native, served our nation in the United States Army for more than 26 years. Col. Gadson’s service culminated as the Garrison Commander of Fort Belvoir, where he oversaw the daily operations of the post, a strategic sustaining base where more than 50,000 military personnel and employees provide logistical, intelligence, medical, and administrative support, and command and control for a mix of more than 140 commands and agencies for the Department of Defense.

A 25-year career Army officer, Col. Gadson’s life is a portrait of courage in the face of great adversity. In May 2007, as commander of the 2nd Battalion, 32nd Field Artillery, Col. Gadson’s greatest challenge came in Iraq, where an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) attack cost him both legs above the knees and normal use of his right arm and hand. Despite this, Col. Gadson remained on active duty in the Army and continued to inspire many with his message of courage, perseverance, determination and teamwork. Refusing to be defined by his severe and permanent injuries, he has continued to draw upon the lessons of Pride, Poise and Team, learned as a West Point linebacker, and apply them to his life, career and family.

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Details

Date:
November 13, 2017
Time:
11:30 am - 2:00 pm

Venue

Chesapeake Conference Center
700 Conference Center Drive
Chesapeake, VA 23320 United States
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Phone
757-382-2500
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