Step One Automotive Group honors ‘horse soldiers’

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FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. – 

Step One Automotive Group recently held a night of appreciation and fellowship in honor of the special operations team known as the “horse soldiers”, which rose to well-deserved fame after feats shortly following the 9/11 terrorist attacks on Americal soil. 

The dealer group recently hosted perhaps its most inspirational  “Whiskey & War Stories” night yet, presented by Will Summers from Horse Soldier Bourbon on Sept. 15 at The Place on Beal in Fort Walton Beach, Fla. 

Summers is one of the 12 soldiers from the U.S. Army Special Operations team (ODA595) that overthrew the Taliban stronghold of Mazar-i-Sharif while riding horseback through the inhospitable, mountainous terrain of Northern Afghanistan in the first days after the 9/11 attacks, earning them the nickname “Horse Soldiers,” the dealer group explained. 

The dealer group says military-owned businesses, such as Horse Soldier Bourbon, hold a specal place in their hearts. And Step One’s Forever Warriors initative is designed to symboloize the long-term committment the company has to assisting military members and their families in their transition into civilian life after service.

“The Forever Warriors initiative helps close the gap between these transitioning warriors and our local partners to aid in employment and education opportunities, and physical and mental wellness and awareness,” the press release covering the recent event said.. 

And these aren’t just empty words. The company currently employs several retired and disabled military members and actively works in creating necessary corporate positions based around the skillsets many retired members possess, the dealer group said.



Source : AutoFinanceNews