(888) 210-3366 Offers Services About Resources Customer Support BOOK NOW SEMPER CARES INITIATIVE SUPPORT DESERVING VETERANS Founded to provide relief to veterans from high energy costs by blessing them with energy independence and security. We need the public to help identify these warriors to tell their stories and make a difference in their lives. ANNOUNCING THE RECIPIENT OF SEMPER CARES INITIATIVE PROJECT NOVEMBER, BRANDON BERRY! STAY TUNED OVER THE NEXT MONTH AS WE SHARE HIS STORY. SEMPER SOLARIS SEMPER CARES INITIATIVE Semper Solaris is deeply connected to our nation’s military, both past and present. Many men and women have given so much for our freedom that Semper’s founders, Kelly Shawhan and John Almond, felt strongly about giving back to our veterans. This desire was the start of the Semper Cares Initiative, an ongoing program to help deserving veterans and their families with major home improvements. The Semper Cares Initiative has found tremendous support from local and national charitable groups. Special thanks to: NOW TAKING NOMINATIONS FOR OUR NEXT SEMPER CARES INITIATIVE, PROJECT OSCAR SEMPER CARES FOR VETERANS NOMINATE Semper Solaris brings a military focus onto every job and mission. Humanitarian efforts have been part of American military history and this tradition continues with the Semper Cares Initiative. Explore our past missions and take part in nominating the recipient of our next effort! EXPLORE OUR LAST MISSION PROJECT MIKE BRUCE AUTRY BRANCH: ARMY ALLIES: SILFAB SOLAR THE MISSION: Bruce Wayne Autry grew up between Philadelphia and New York City. He enjoyed school so much that he applied himself and graduated at the age of 16. Because of his age, it was difficult for him to find work, so as soon as he was of age, he enlisted in the US Army and joined the 169th Engineer Battalion. Upon his honorable discharge, he moved from New York City to Los Angeles. He went back to school and graduated with an Associates Degree in Law Enforcement and Corrections. Bruce attended Rio Hondo Police Academy, graduating as a California Peace Officer. He worked for The Housing Authority, most times patrolling the area projects as a lone, solo officer. Stolen vehicles was one of his specialties. He then moved to the San Bernardino Police Department when the Housing Authority Police Department was disbanded. In September 2001, while maintaining his status as a full time Peace Officer with San Bernardino, He was hired as an Investigator for the federal government, specifically the EEOC. On 9-11, he was in a training class at the Pentagon when the US was attacked. Because of his law enforcement background and clearances, he was utilized for a couple of days in Washington DC, aiding their first responders wherever needed. For several years he worked 2 full time positions, Peace Officer with San Bernardino and his current full time position with EEOC. Continuing to this day, he has taken on many off-duty police officer positions. He has worked in and around Los Angeles as a private bodyguard for many celebrities, politicians, as well as working at many movie premieres, and political events like the DNC. Other jobs have included working at Staples Center, the Rose Bowl, and NASCAR to name only a few. To this day (up until COVID), he has enjoyed teaching bodyguard practices to others. For the last 10 years, in addition to the off duty police positions, he has continued his full-time career with EEOC, while supporting his wife and two step children. As a consequence of his exposure to agent orange while in Vietnam, in 2013, he was diagnosed with and is currently being treated for Prostate Cancer. Being the only living child of 7, the care of his mother falls entirely on his shoulders. In March of 2020, with the start of Covid-19, his EEOC office in downtown LA was evacuated due to confirmed cases of Covid-19 in the building, Leaving his wife (who has several health issues) and kids he set up his EEOC office at his mother's home, affording him the opportunity to both work from home and take care of his 96 year old mother without the added worry of possibly contaminating his home. He has applied for home health assistance but due to his mother's age and several health issues, no one is willing to attend to her. He is an extremely hard working man, striving to give his family everything they need. His family means everything to him and he is so grateful to still have his mom in his life. CLICK TEXT ABOVE TO READ MORE ‣ Launch Video Player AFTER-ACTION REPORT: VIEW REPORT PHOTO GALLERY: VIEW GALLERY PROJECT LIMA ROBERT BLUMENSTOCK BRANCH: NAVY ALLIES: SOLARIA, SOLAREDGE THE MISSION: After attending college for two years, Robert enlisted in the U.S. Navy as a hospital corpsman. After boot camp, he was assigned to Dental Technician School in San Diego, where he attended Basic and Prosthetic Schools. Upon graduation, he received orders to the Fleet Marine Force, 3rd Marine Division Vietnam. Prior to shipping out, he attended Field Medical School at Camp Pendleton for Marine corpsman training. He arrived in Vietnam in early 1968, as the Tet Offensive was still Active. He served as a Dental Technician near the DMZ. His duties included fabricating prosthetic devices, oral surgery assisting, triage of the wounded, as well as forensic identifications on Marines who were killed in action. During his deployment, he was sprayed with Agent Orange. He spent the rest of his four years active duty at Camp LeJeune, North Carolina where he was also exposed to toxic chemicals in the water supply and has had residual medical issues ever since. His military awards include The Navy Achievement Award w/combat valor device, Combat Action Ribbon, Vietnam Service Award w/Fleet Marine device, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Valor Cross, and Civil Action medal. He has been married for 35 years, has two grown children. He provides a home for several rescue dogs, and is still working as a dental tech to provide for his family. CLICK TEXT ABOVE TO READ MORE ‣ Launch Video Player AFTER-ACTION REPORT: VIEW REPORT PHOTO GALLERY: VIEW GALLERY SHOW ALL MISSIONS Tell Us About Your Hero Nominee's First Name* Nominee's Last Name* Nominee's Email* Nominee's Phone* Nominee's Address* Nominee's City* Nominee's ZIP Code* Tell us your nominee's story and why you feel they deserve to be a part of the Semper Cares Initiative: * Your Information Please tell us how we can reach you with any questions should your nominee be selected. First Name* Last Name* Email* Phone* How did you hear about the Semper Cares Initiative?* TV Radio Social Media Print News Friend/Family Other I have read and agreed to the Terms and Conditions Semper Cares Initiative Giveaway Rules OTHER SEMPER CARES GALLERIES San Diego Blood Drive Event Gallery Our team had the privilege to donate blood at the San Diego Mobile Blood Bank. It was a great opportunity for us to give back to the community. We were able to give over 40 donations! VIEW BLOOD DRIVE GALLERY Feeding America Event Gallery Semper Solaris family working alongside Feeding America at an event in Sorrento Valley to benefit a local school pantry program. VIEW FEEDING AMERICA GALLERY MEET THE VETERANS OF SEMPER SOLARIS At Semper Solaris, we bring the same discipline and attention to detail we gained in the military to all of our projects. We recognize that our reputation is on the line with each job that we take, and so we do everything we can to exceed the expectations of our customers. MEET OUR VETS READY TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP? Contact Semper Solaris and make the right choice for your home. 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