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Marvin served more than seven years as a [[US Army]] Officer and [[Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk|Black Hawk]] helicopter pilot,<ref>Chris Marvin, [http://parade.condenast.com/226492/parade/a-veterans-request-ask-me-about-combat/ “A Veteran’s Request: Ask Me About Combat”], “Parade”, November 11, 2013</ref> leading an aviation platoon in [[Afghanistan]].<ref>Matthew Brodsky, [http://socialimpact.wharton.upenn.edu/impact-story/chris-marvin/ “Alumni Impact Story: Chris Marvin, WG’11”], “Wharton Social Impact Initiatives”, November 11, 2013</ref> |
Marvin served more than seven years as a [[US Army]] Officer and [[Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk|Black Hawk]] helicopter pilot,<ref>Chris Marvin, [http://parade.condenast.com/226492/parade/a-veterans-request-ask-me-about-combat/ “A Veteran’s Request: Ask Me About Combat”], “Parade”, November 11, 2013</ref> leading an aviation platoon in [[Afghanistan]].<ref>Matthew Brodsky, [http://socialimpact.wharton.upenn.edu/impact-story/chris-marvin/ “Alumni Impact Story: Chris Marvin, WG’11”], “Wharton Social Impact Initiatives”, November 11, 2013</ref> |
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He was named the Distinguished Honor Graduate of his Aviation Officer Basic Course<ref>[http://ncoc.net/114k416 “Chris Marvin”], “National Conference on Citizenship’, Retrieved February 7, 2014</ref> and was assigned to the [[25th Infantry Division (United States)|25th Infantry Division]].<ref>{{cite press release |
He was named the Distinguished Honor Graduate of his Aviation Officer Basic Course<ref>[http://ncoc.net/114k416 “Chris Marvin”], “National Conference on Citizenship’, Retrieved February 7, 2014</ref> and was assigned to the [[25th Infantry Division (United States)|25th Infantry Division]].<ref>{{cite press release| author =<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.-->| title =Afghanistan Veteran to be Rep. Tulsi Gabbard’s Honored Guest at Presidential Inaugural Ball| url =http://gabbard.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/wounded-warrior-to-be-rep-tulsi-gabbard-s-honored-guest-at-presidential| format =| location =Washington D.C. & Honolulu, Hawaii| publisher =Office of Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard| agency =| date =January 18, 2013| accessdate =February 7, 2014| deadurl =yes| archiveurl =https://web.archive.org/web/20130221211706/http://gabbard.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/wounded-warrior-to-be-rep-tulsi-gabbard-s-honored-guest-at-presidential| archivedate =February 21, 2013| df =}}</ref> |
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In Afghanistan, he flew 40 combat missions before being severely wounded in a helicopter crash near the [[Afghan-Pakistani border|Afghan-Pakistan border]],<ref>Chad Blair, [https://web.archive.org/web/20130124193421/http://dc808.blogs.civilbeat.com |
In Afghanistan, he flew 40 combat missions before being severely wounded in a helicopter crash near the [[Afghan-Pakistani border|Afghan-Pakistan border]],<ref>Chad Blair, [https://web.archive.org/web/20130124193421/http://dc808.blogs.civilbeat.com/post/40882029172/gabbard-taking-wounded-schofield-vet-to-inaugural-ball “Gabbard Taking Wounded Schofield Vet To Inaugural Ball”], “Honolulu Civil Beat”, January 18, 2013</ref> which ended his military career.<ref>Chris Marvin, [http://www.huffingtonpost.com/chris-marvin/what-makes-a-hero_b_1407920.html?ref=impact “A Veteran's Perspective: What Makes a Hero?”], “Huffington Post Impact”, April 6, 2014</ref> |
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Marvin spent four years recovering from his wounds, and during that time he began volunteering as an advocate for other wounded veterans.<ref>Randy LoBasso, [http://blogs.philadelphiaweekly.com/phillynow/2013/03/05/qa-philly-resident-and-veteran-chris-marvin-talks-his-role-in-%E2%80%98national-conversations-on-american-unity%E2%80%99/ “Q&A: Philly Resident and Veteran Chris Marvin Talks His Role in ‘National Conversations on American Unity’”] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140222030718/http://blogs.philadelphiaweekly.com/phillynow/2013/03/05/qa-philly-resident-and-veteran-chris-marvin-talks-his-role-in-%E2%80%98national-conversations-on-american-unity%E2%80%99/ |date=February 22, 2014 }}, “Philadelphia Weekly”, March 5, 2013</ref> |
Marvin spent four years recovering from his wounds, and during that time he began volunteering as an advocate for other wounded veterans.<ref>Randy LoBasso, [http://blogs.philadelphiaweekly.com/phillynow/2013/03/05/qa-philly-resident-and-veteran-chris-marvin-talks-his-role-in-%E2%80%98national-conversations-on-american-unity%E2%80%99/ “Q&A: Philly Resident and Veteran Chris Marvin Talks His Role in ‘National Conversations on American Unity’”] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140222030718/http://blogs.philadelphiaweekly.com/phillynow/2013/03/05/qa-philly-resident-and-veteran-chris-marvin-talks-his-role-in-%E2%80%98national-conversations-on-american-unity%E2%80%99/ |date=February 22, 2014 }}, “Philadelphia Weekly”, March 5, 2013</ref> |
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== Awards and Honors == |
== Awards and Honors == |
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Chris Marvin’s military awards include the [[Bronze Star Medal|Bronze Star]], [[Meritorious Service Medal (United States)|Meritorious Service Medal]], and the [[Air Medal]].<ref>{{cite web |url= |
Chris Marvin’s military awards include the [[Bronze Star Medal|Bronze Star]], [[Meritorious Service Medal (United States)|Meritorious Service Medal]], and the [[Air Medal]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.goodwillsocal.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Goodworks-Newsletter-Jan-2014-lr.pdf |title=goodworks |publisher=Goodwill Southern California |format=PDF |accessdate=6 February 2014 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140213054935/http://www.goodwillsocal.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Goodworks-Newsletter-Jan-2014-lr.pdf |archivedate=13 February 2014 |df= }}</ref> |
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His work with Got Your 6 has been recognized with awards from the [[National Conference on Citizenship]],<ref>National Conference on Citizenship, [http://ncoc.net/Presentation-of-the-HOOAH-Award-to-Capt-Chris-Marvin “Presentation of the HOOAH Award to Capt Chris Marvin”], “National Conference on Citizenship”, September 18, 2012</ref> [[Points of Light]],<ref>Points of Light, [http://www.pointsoflight.org/programs/recognition/dpol/awards/4764 “Award Number: 4764”], “Points of Light”, May 11, 2012</ref> [[Goodwill Industries]],<ref>Goodwill Southern California, [http://www.goodwillsocal.org/2013-goodwill-gala-for-heroes “2013 Goodwill Gala for Heroes”], “Goodwill Southern California”, September 20, 2103</ref> and the [[Clinton Global Initiative]].<ref>CGI America, [http://www.cgiamerica.org/blog/?title=president-clinton-announces-progress-of-got-your-six-campaign-a-2011-cgi-america-commitment “President Clinton announces progress of Got Your Six Campaign”] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140508030831/http://www.cgiamerica.org/blog/?title=president-clinton-announces-progress-of-got-your-six-campaign-a-2011-cgi-america-commitment |date=May 8, 2014 }}, “CGIAmerica.org”, June 7, 2012</ref><ref>Clinton Global Initiative, [http://www.clintonglobalinitiative.org/blog/?title=honoring-the-ongoing-leadership-of-americas-veterans “Honoring the Ongoing Leadership of America's Veterans”], “Clinton Global Initiative”, November 11, 2013</ref> |
His work with Got Your 6 has been recognized with awards from the [[National Conference on Citizenship]],<ref>National Conference on Citizenship, [http://ncoc.net/Presentation-of-the-HOOAH-Award-to-Capt-Chris-Marvin “Presentation of the HOOAH Award to Capt Chris Marvin”], “National Conference on Citizenship”, September 18, 2012</ref> [[Points of Light]],<ref>Points of Light, [http://www.pointsoflight.org/programs/recognition/dpol/awards/4764 “Award Number: 4764”], “Points of Light”, May 11, 2012</ref> [[Goodwill Industries]],<ref>Goodwill Southern California, [http://www.goodwillsocal.org/2013-goodwill-gala-for-heroes “2013 Goodwill Gala for Heroes”], “Goodwill Southern California”, September 20, 2103</ref> and the [[Clinton Global Initiative]].<ref>CGI America, [http://www.cgiamerica.org/blog/?title=president-clinton-announces-progress-of-got-your-six-campaign-a-2011-cgi-america-commitment “President Clinton announces progress of Got Your Six Campaign”] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140508030831/http://www.cgiamerica.org/blog/?title=president-clinton-announces-progress-of-got-your-six-campaign-a-2011-cgi-america-commitment |date=May 8, 2014 }}, “CGIAmerica.org”, June 7, 2012</ref><ref>Clinton Global Initiative, [http://www.clintonglobalinitiative.org/blog/?title=honoring-the-ongoing-leadership-of-americas-veterans “Honoring the Ongoing Leadership of America's Veterans”], “Clinton Global Initiative”, November 11, 2013</ref> |
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Chris Marvin | |
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Born | Christopher Michael Marvin April 2, 1979 Normal, Illinois, U.S.A. |
Spouse | Amy Miller (m. 2007) |
Profession | Consultant Nonprofit Executive Public Speaker |
Awards | Bronze Star Meritorious Service Medal Air Medal |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Years of service | 2001 - 2009 |
Rank | Captain |
Battles/wars | Operation Enduring Freedom |
Christopher Michael Marvin (born April 2, 1979) is a former United States Army helicopter pilot. He is the founder and former executive director of Got Your 6, a campaign that works with studios, networks and agencies in the entertainment industry, to shift perceptions of veterans and military families. He is now the principal at Marvin Strategies, a consulting practice focused on veteran-related strategy and communication.
Early Life and Education
Marvin was born and raised in Central Illinois. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Notre Dame[1] and Masters in Business Administration from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.[2]
Military Service
Marvin served more than seven years as a US Army Officer and Black Hawk helicopter pilot,[3] leading an aviation platoon in Afghanistan.[4] He was named the Distinguished Honor Graduate of his Aviation Officer Basic Course[5] and was assigned to the 25th Infantry Division.[6]
In Afghanistan, he flew 40 combat missions before being severely wounded in a helicopter crash near the Afghan-Pakistan border,[7] which ended his military career.[8] Marvin spent four years recovering from his wounds, and during that time he began volunteering as an advocate for other wounded veterans.[9]
Volunteer Service
Marvin was named the first Mission Continues fellow in 2007 and developed the organization’s original slogan “It’s not a charity, it’s a challenge.”[10] As the national director of the Fellowship Program, he logged more than 2,000 volunteer hours in 2008 for The Mission Continues before joining the organization as full-time staff in 2009.[11]
He has also been the director of civilian-military partnerships for ServiceNation where he headed the Mission Serve initiative.[12] and oversaw service projects in 11 major American cities on 11/11/11, in honor of Veterans Day.[13]
Marvin served as a commissioner for the Bipartisan Policy Center’s Commission on Political Reform. .[14] He is a Truman National Security Fellow[15] and a Presidio Institute Cross Sector Leadership Fellow.[16]
Got Your 6
Chris Marvin is the founder and former executive director of the national veteran campaign Got Your 6.[17] The organization was founded in 2012 as a coalition of entertainment industry companies,[18] and nonprofit organizations focused on veterans and military families,.[19]
In 2015, Marvin departed Got Your 6 to launch a consulting practice focused on veteran-related strategy and communication.
Awards and Honors
Chris Marvin’s military awards include the Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal, and the Air Medal.[20] His work with Got Your 6 has been recognized with awards from the National Conference on Citizenship,[21] Points of Light,[22] Goodwill Industries,[23] and the Clinton Global Initiative.[24][25]
References
- ^ Lenore Sobota “CCHS grad leads civilian-veteran outreach effort”, “The Pantagraph”, November 10, 2013
- ^ Matthew Brodsky, “Challenge Not Charity”, “Wharton Magazine”, November 11, 2013
- ^ Chris Marvin, “A Veteran’s Request: Ask Me About Combat”, “Parade”, November 11, 2013
- ^ Matthew Brodsky, “Alumni Impact Story: Chris Marvin, WG’11”, “Wharton Social Impact Initiatives”, November 11, 2013
- ^ “Chris Marvin”, “National Conference on Citizenship’, Retrieved February 7, 2014
- ^ "Afghanistan Veteran to be Rep. Tulsi Gabbard's Honored Guest at Presidential Inaugural Ball" (Press release). Washington D.C. & Honolulu, Hawaii: Office of Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard. January 18, 2013. Archived from the original on February 21, 2013. Retrieved February 7, 2014.
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- ^ Chris Marvin, “A Veteran's Perspective: What Makes a Hero?”, “Huffington Post Impact”, April 6, 2014
- ^ Randy LoBasso, “Q&A: Philly Resident and Veteran Chris Marvin Talks His Role in ‘National Conversations on American Unity’” Archived February 22, 2014, at the Wayback Machine, “Philadelphia Weekly”, March 5, 2013
- ^ Joe Klein, “Can Service Save Us?”, “TIME”, June 20, 2013
- ^ Chris Marvin (Dec 16, 2009). Chris Marvin-Mission Continues Fellow.flv (YouTube Video). The Mission Continues. Retrieved February 7, 2014.
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(help)CS1 maint: year (link) - ^ ServiceNation, “About Mission Serve”, “Mission Serve.org”, Retrieved March 28, 2014
- ^ Jennifer Homcy, “11/11/11 Service Projects-Hawaii”, “Sierra Club,” November 30, 2011
- ^ Randy LoBasso, “Q&A: Philly Resident and Veteran Chris Marvin Talks His Role in ‘National Conversations on American Unity’” Archived February 22, 2014, at the Wayback Machine, “Philadelphia Weekly”, March 5, 2013
- ^ Chris Marvin, “A Veteran's Response to Pentagon Plan to Reduce Size of Military”, “Parade”, March 7, 2014
- ^ Presidio Institute, “2014 Cross Sector Leadership Fellows”, “Presidio Institute”, Retrieved March 31, 2014
- ^ Joe Myxter, “Entertainment industry unites around 'Got Your 6' to help veterans return to civilian life”, “NBC News”, May 10, 2012
- ^ Stuart Levine “Biz teams with military to help vets”, “Variety”, May 9, 2012
- ^ Teresa Fausey, “Building Bridges with Got Your 6”, “Profiles in Diversity Journal”, February 10, 2014
- ^ "goodworks" (PDF). Goodwill Southern California. Archived from the original (PDF) on 13 February 2014. Retrieved 6 February 2014.
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suggested) (help) - ^ National Conference on Citizenship, “Presentation of the HOOAH Award to Capt Chris Marvin”, “National Conference on Citizenship”, September 18, 2012
- ^ Points of Light, “Award Number: 4764”, “Points of Light”, May 11, 2012
- ^ Goodwill Southern California, “2013 Goodwill Gala for Heroes”, “Goodwill Southern California”, September 20, 2103
- ^ CGI America, “President Clinton announces progress of Got Your Six Campaign” Archived May 8, 2014, at the Wayback Machine, “CGIAmerica.org”, June 7, 2012
- ^ Clinton Global Initiative, “Honoring the Ongoing Leadership of America's Veterans”, “Clinton Global Initiative”, November 11, 2013