Veteran’s Day Tribute to Team 1 Plastics’ Servicemen
Saluting Our Own
On this Veteran’s Day, Team 1 Plastics would like to pay tribute to all the brave men and women who have served our country. Today, we will be highlighting the service of our very own team members; Craig Clem, Marcus Battin, and Vance Bodell. We thank them for their service to this country and are honored to have them as a part of our team.
CRAIG CLEM
Craig was an active Marine for 4 years (Nov. 3, 1979 – Nov. 1, 1983) and reserved for 2 years. He served as MOS 0311 Grunt, MOS 0331 Machine Gunner, MOS 0830 Marksmanship Instructor, and MOS 0841 Scout-Sniper. Craig’s duty stations include Marine Barracks – Norfolk, VA, Dam Neck Rifle Ranges – Virginia Beach, VA, 2 Marine Division, and 24 Marines Amphibious Unit – Beirut, Lebanon. Craig joined Team 1 in August, 2017
MARCUS BATTIN
Marcus Served in the Air Force as a Nuclear Missile Technician. He was stationed at Francis E. Warren Air Force Base in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Marcus joined Team 1 in August, 2016.
VANCE BODELL
Vance served in the Air Force for 4 years. He was stationed at George Air Force Base in California. Vance joined Team 1 in May, 2016.
Red Shirt Fridays – A Lasting Tradition
In 2019, Craig and Marcus started a weekly tradition at Team 1 known as “Red Shirt Fridays” to honor Craig’s friend who had been stationed overseas. “Red Shirt Fridays” has been a lasting tradition encouraging team members to wear their red Team 1 shirts each Friday. On May 13, 2019, Craig’s friend, Staff Sergeant Geoffrey Martin, presented Team 1 with a commemorative flag and certificate in appreciation of this support. The presentation of that flag and can be seen below, along with a slideshow of Red Shirt Friday participation since 2019.
May 13, 2019
Staff Sergeant Geoffrey Martin presents Team 1 Plastics with a commemorative flag and certificate to show his appreciation of Red Shirt Fridays; a tradition started by Team 1 staff members Craig Clem and Marcus Battin. Pictured left to right – Co-owner/President Craig Carrel, Tool Maintenance Specialist V Craig Clem, Staff Sergeant Geoffrey Martin, Co-owner/Vice President Gary Grigowski, Human Resources Manager Robert Clothier
A Veteran’s Burden
Additionally, we must acknowledge the sacrifices made by those who were fortunate to return from their deployments safely. The hard realities of a veteran can include those of loss, trauma, and injury. We cannot acknowledge our veterans without also remembering the great burdens they may bare in silence.
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We truly appreciate everyone’s service to our country, including our family members and friends.