Operation Stand Down TN Army Guard Veteran John Krenson

193: Operation Stand Down TN Army Guard Veteran John Krenson

In this episode, Joe Crane discusses Operation Stand Down TN Army Guard Veteran John Krenson. John is now the CEO of Operation Stand Down Tennessee, which focuses on helping veterans and their families connect with their communities. Tune in to learn about it!  

“Make sure to reach out and don’t isolate. You’re not doing yourself, your nation, or your family any service by choosing the path to destruction.” – John Krenson

In Army Guard Service

John served for 32 years in the Army Guard. After the 9/11, he was deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan. He’s also participated in disaster recovery operations.

The first half of his career focused on being a traditional guardsman, being a part of the strategic reserve, and the Cold War. In 2012, he graduated from the Army War College.

Transition and Disconnectedness

During his first deployment, John co-owned a chemical company. Later on, he sold his shares to his long time friend.

He became an independent contractor afterwards. He learned a lot of skills from his experiences overseas.

But, he came to a point when he had to start from scratch. It took him awhile to re-establish himself.

About Operation Stand Down TN

Operation Stand Down started in 1993 as a 3-day event for homeless veterans. They especially wanted to reach out to those who served in the Vietnam War.

Now, they have services built around all veterans and their families. Among them are career transitions, life skills programs, and volunteer opportunities.

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