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PO2 Kevin Rumsey

Rumsey_Kevin Kevin Rumsey served over 10 years in the Navy Reserve. During his service, Kevin served two tours in Iraq as a Religious Program Specialist (aka Chaplains Assistant) where he provided security for the Chaplains Corp. On his last tour, the convoy that Kevin was riding behind was was struck by an IED. From the explosion, Kevin now suffers from TBI and PTSD. The long-term effects of the injuries have caused the Rumseys a financial hardship, the Heroes Fund was happy to assist them with some financial assistance to help them get back on their feet.

Kevin is currently employed by the Boy Scouts of America and the National Reserves. Kevin and his wife, Trish are parents of seven children and five grandchildren.

North Carolina has six major military installations and the fourth largest number of military personnel in the nation, including more than 30,000 National Guard and Reserve members who live throughout the state.