An infantry officer in the U.S. Army serving in leadership positions from Platoon Leader to Deputy Commanding General and rising to the rank of Major General, David Haight provided 31 years of leadership to both Army Conventional and Joint Special Operations Forces. David Haight is also a life-time member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW).

1. David Haight, Army

2.  An infantry officer in the U.S. Army serving in leadership positions
from Platoon Leader to Deputy Commanding General and rising to
the rank of Major General, David Haight provided 31 years of
leadership to both Army Conventional and Joint Special Operations
Forces. David Haight is also a life-time member of the Veterans of
Foreign Wars (VFW).
The VFW’s mission is to foster friendship among veterans and
advocate on their behalf. In that spirit, the VFW established its
Unmet Needs program, which offers grants up to $5,000 to veterans,
service members, and their families experiencing financial
difficulties.
Currently serving members may apply whose hardship is due to
participation in military operations and other service activities, injury,
problems with pay, or a medical discharge.

3.  Those discharged after Sept. 11, 2001 are also eligible if their
hardship was due to military related injuries or illnesses. Veterans on
a fixed income discharged before that date or with an emergency
financial situation also qualify.
Unmet Needs pays for expenses ranging from rent and mortgages to
vehicle costs and food. Children’s needs, such as clothing, formula,
school, and daycare also qualify, as well as the patient portion of
medical expenses.
Not qualifying are credit cards, cable, the Internet, taxes, certain
medical procedures, and furniture. Also not covered are electronics,
car rental, and other expenses not deemed essential to daily life.
Since its beginning, Unmet Needs has provided $6 million to more
than 4,000 families. Nearly 50 percent of those funds went to
housing needs. Interested persons may visit www.vfw.org/.