P.O.W. Network
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Dear Reader, As a veteran I am so proud to have served my country and know that I don't stand alone. Pownetwork.org has helped me realize that I am not alone and others do care of our sacrifice or death. I only know the Schantag's by phone and or internet. However, they are great Americans that are holding the torch that many don't care about anymore. This is proof that we may not agree with what is going on and that we can make a difference, and have. I gain nothing materialisticaly speaking being affiliated with pownetwork.org. Without the grunt work of the supporters it would be difficult to show the truth or deception. I consider the Schantag's a true friend in this war against terror/deception.
The Great!
I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
the Schantag's have assisted in varifying and proving the falsehood of two seperate alleged SEALs.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
I wouold like to assist in anyway that I can in a much larger way.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
knowing that we care about the same issues and assisting thier efforts and what they represent.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
I have talked with Mary and Chuck several times and receive and transmit several times a week.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
assist with other problems or teach other countries the same kind of issues and how to prevent expose the frauds.
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My experience has been great so far. I just hope that some day I can meet them face to face.
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
economics
One thing I'd also say is that...
they work hard and may wish to set up some schooling for those that wish to assist in a more office like enviroment.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every week
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
I was a registered paralegal and turned my life experiences into a tool to help with the vetting of wannabe's as an individual as well as, more oft than not, part of a group of volunteers, the later many times. I have also been involved with the PoW/MIA issue since the 1970's and was privileged to have the opportunity to meet and work with former PoW's who are ardent supporters of the PoW Networks efforts on behalf of former PoW's and the families of those listed MIA. You can visit some of those heroes here: http://hanoipow.ning.com In fine, it's the many working as one as volunteers and the seemingly endless hours Chuck & Mary Schantag are available for all who are seeking to be helped by their experience, at no cost to the client.
The Great!
I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
too many incidents to write in your limited space. A good example: Google Robert Levey, Mayor of Atlantic City disappears. Mr. Levey was posing as a Green Beret and in the end bilking the VA system of benefits he did not deserve.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Make Chuck and Mary immortal so they could carry on after my demise.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
RESULTS. That is the bottom line. Results.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
the best of the best from all over our nation as well as ex pat's living abroad.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
...wow what a fantasy, I can't imaging the results if there were a large amount of funds available to do what The PoW Network does.
Ways to make it better...
the Shantags and PoW Network had direct access to a database of those who served from all era's.. other than, I nor no one I know could ask for a better experience for information concerning PoW/MIA or the phony.
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
time and finances.
One thing I'd also say is that...
I hope I have thanked them enough for all the times I approached them as a client to use their experience on what ever issue was on my plate at the time.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
One time
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
My wife and I met Chuck and Mary some years ago in Branson, as they were at an event called the Veterans Command Center. This was during the Veterans week in November. I went to look at all the military things they had and to support my stepson Jason as he was in the military. I began to speak with Chuck and Mary in casual conversation and soon realized that these people knew their stuff and were very dedicated to POW/MIA’s in all wars, and being brought up in the military (Navy) this was close to my heart and life's experience anyway. I started to talk about my father who served in WWII, the Korean conflict, built the station at the South Pole, and was involved in the early years of Vietnam. My dad was suffering from cancer, and the military in it’s infinite wisdom said that my dad could not get all the benefits he was entitled too because after he had retired after serving 24 years then went back into civil service. Dad served in Italy for another 10 years and because of that they said it was double dipping. Chuck and Mary helped my family not only get the benefits for this great man but help extend his life for a few more years. Not only did they help us in finding our way around and through the military maze they also helped us present seven medals to my father that have been trying to find their way to him. They had them presented to this proud Sea Bee at one of their Military Galas. You would have never seen a prouder man stand of when the Admiral (after talking about this Sea Bee) called for Master Chief Lekander to come to the podium and be presented his medals. My father, passed less then a year later but he remembered that night with pride. Since then Chuck and Mary have shown us compassion and dignity with honor. Their organization is beyond approach by any person or organization including any governmental agency. I am proud to say that they are my true friends, and they can ask anything of this military brat and I will try my best to live up to their expectations.
The Great!
I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Command Centers and the Veterans Galas. I have seen the results of their work in protecting our military personnel and benefits in everyone they have come into contact.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
I have enjoyed the stories of all the military personnel and support for my stepson through their contacts.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
The Staff and Volunteers that work with the POW/MIA network are second to none in the world.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
The sky would be the limit with them after you see what they can do with nothing, you would believe that if they had 10 million they could almost have world peace.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every six months
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
I met Chuck and Mary several years ago and have come to know them personally. I can honestly say that I have never met anyone who is more dedicated to the POW/MIA issues, nor have I known anyone who is more knowledgable. They took a thought and developed one of the first(if not the first) Web Sites that the public could visit and get firsthand the status of a POW or an MIA. Including a Biography. Then, because of so many requests, Mary started helping people expose Phonies and Wannabees. Once again they were the first web site that not only exposed these lowlifes but created a special place for them on their web site for the whole world to see. So complete is their information that their site has been visited by government officials both foreign and domestic. This is because Mary spends countless hours updating the site. But it doesn't stop their, they spend a lot of windshield time taking this issue to the public and it shows. So complete and reliable is the POWNETWORK that they received the blessing of a congressional investigation into the exploitation of those who would use POW/MIA for personal gain.When it comes to dedication to the cause their just isn't words to describe Chuck and Mary. It takes a special kind of person to do what they do and they will always be special to me. Thank you for including me in your work. God Bless
The Great!
I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
their efforts to expose phonies by assisting in investigations.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Hire a full time staff to assist Mary. She probably would fire them the first day.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
Having the privelidge of meeting two of the most honest and dedicated people I know.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
Very eager to help in anyway they were needed at the Veterans Homecoming in Branson. Preparing fot the Gala Banquet is no easy task.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
Go to Viet Nam and conduct their own dig searches. Guarenteed they would get better results. Anyone knows it costs to keep and maintain a site like theirs
Ways to make it better...
I had more time to give.
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
Lack of funding.
One thing I'd also say is that...
Every penney the POWNETWORK brings in go to their Web Site. The biggest financial donors to this site, so far, id Chuck and Mary.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every week
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
Wonderful organization that helps promote POW/MIA accountability from our government, educates the public, and weeds out phonies that make a habit of claiming military service they did not perform. They have helped me out greatly by providing information needed to research military members for tributes on my own web site, and they also hold a Military Gala in Branson, Missouri, every year to honor our military veterans.
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If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
probably weed out every phony military veteran in the U.S.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every week
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
I have helped expose phony war heroes on occasion, and the one source I always seek out in order to do so, is the POW Network dot org, non-profit. They have the best records on not only phony war heroes, but real war heroes as well. They emphasize the sacrifice of our nation's missing, but they also equally protect the unparalleled valor of our nation's heroes, by keeping their legacy as pure and unencumbered by fraud and deceit. They are always immediately available, selfless, and unbending in their efforts. I often wonder if any of them ever sleep. Their only frailty is that they should promote themselves more, but hey are too humble and too busy to brag on themselves. The POWNetwork.org gets my highest, most enthusiastic recommendation and endorsement.
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The Great!
I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Primarily the exposition of fraudulent combat veterans and occasionally the comforting of families of POWs or MIAs.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
Their enthusiasm and tireless efforts to achieve their organizational mission and goals.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
Totally unselfish, hard-working, and enthusiastic.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
Effect much greater change by multiplying itself and the results of its tireless efforts.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every week
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
These folks give it everything they've got when it comes to exposing military phonies of all sorts. And they save the taxpayers beaucoups money when they expose a phony VA patient. They also play an important role in the political process at times, like when they recently exposed a town councilman in WI. He was forced to resign, because he had won election partly by claiming to be a Navy SEAL! And the women whose hearts are helped by the "outing" of scores of phony heroes are direct beneficiaries of the Network's efforts. Mary and Chuck Schantag are the best in the business.
The Great!
I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
...having been told the truth about phony Special Operations people--numerous times.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
...enable them to acquire more capability to track down and expose phony heroes.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
...the fact that they respond to EVERY request within hours.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
...American to the core!
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
...REALLY save the American taxpayers millions of dollars and discourage would-be phony heroes and POW's from adopting fake personas.
Ways to make it better...
...they were able to hire administrative help.
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
...an overabundance of workload!
One thing I'd also say is that...
..Chuck and Mary are totally devoted to their self-acquired task of keeping the world honest!
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every week
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
I have nouthing but praise for P.O.W. Network. They not only docuemnt all POW/MIA data but provide exceptional services in remembering our true heroes. The staff have always been courteous, helpful and prompt in responding to request for information. If you want facts, this is the organization to trust. I highly recommend P.O.W. Network to all. William B. Page Lafayette, LA A Vietnam Vet (1st Cav)
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The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
Excellent
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every week
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009