005 Rich Moore - The 6th Branch

04/22/15 • 40 min

Rich Moore is a former Marine and is currently a Clinical Psychologist in the United States Army. Rich is also the Co-founder and Executive Board Co-Chairman of The 6th Branch. Rich received his Doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology from Loyola University in Maryland and is also a Tillman Military Scholar. Aside from The 6th Branch, Rich is also on the Board of Directors for the Veteran Artist Program.

Mission

The 6th Branch is a nonprofit organization utilizing the leadership and organizational skills of military veterans to execute aggressive community service initiatives at the local level.

Rationale

We believe that the military skill set is ideal for the initiation and organization of community projects. Our organization aims to empower veterans by utilizing the characteristics typically strengthened through military service, such as a sense of mission, a dedication to duty, and a love of country. We build community by bringing together service-mined veterans and civilians to serve our community on the home front.

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Mission

The 6th Branch is a nonprofit organization utilizing the leadership and organizational skills of military veterans to execute aggressive community service initiatives at the local level.

Rationale

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