Our co-founders Eric, Thomas, and Herb founded Chariots of Honor because we care about our military veterans.
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Founded in April 2021 in Ashburn, Virginia, Chariots of Honor is a nonpartisan, 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, community-based, veteran-owned, all-volunteer organization whose mission is to honor our military veterans through honorary procession.
On May 1, 2021, Chariots of Honor hosted their first Celebratory Procession for COL Carl C. Johnson, Tuskegee Airman, U.S. Army, Retired.
Mission: We are committed to “Carrying Honor Through Procession." We support veterans from the Armed Forces with honorary vehicle processions in their communities and to honor our veteran's service and sacrifice.
Eric Holland served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1983-2011, and he retired as a Mastery Gunnery Sergeant from Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton.
During his military service, he served as an Aviation Operations Specialist (7041).
Eric served on the U.S. Presidential Helicopter Squadron One during U.S. President Bush, Sr and President Clinton administrations; American Embassy Detachment Commander in Lome, Togo (West Africa) and Tel Aviv, Israel; and Combat Veteran Operations Enduring Freedom (2005-2007). Eric also served U.S. Embassy duty from 1996-1999.
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Herbert, a native of Upper Marlboro, Maryland, is a distinguished U.S. Navy academic collegiate scholarship recipient and a graduate of the U.S. Navy Officer Candidate School. With a notable service record that includes Desert Shield/Desert Storm, Herbert played a pivotal role in establishing the Afloat Training Group Atlantic organization at Commander, Atlantic Training Command.
Throughout his military career, Herbert earned the National Defense Service Medal, Southwest Asian Service Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, and the Navy Sea Service Deployment Ribbon.
Transitioning into the civilian sector, he has excelled as a management consultant in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, providing systems engineering and technical assistance expertise for major federal organizations and programs.
Notably, Herbert's dedication to our nation's defense was further exemplified during the tragic events of 9/11, where he survived the attack at the Pentagon. Since that day, Herbert has remained steadfast in his commitment to supporting the U.S. military and veterans through unwavering selfless service.
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Like the Chariots of Honor co-founders, Herb is passionate about volunteering. As a Certified Tourism Ambassador, Herb serves in numerous organizations, including the USO, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), American Legion, Marine Corps League, Knights of Columbus, Warriors to Lourdes, Honor Flight Capital Region, Blue Star Mothers, Wreaths Across America, Vets Rally 4 Vets, Pentagon 9/11 Memorial, National Mall volunteer at the WWII Memorial, National Museum of the Marine Corps, Elks Lodge, Moose Lodge, Travis Manion Foundation, Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS)and the Microsoft Alumni Network.
Herb is also an alumnus of the FBI Citizens Academy Washington Field Office, Loudoun County Sheriff's Office Citizens Academy, and the Fairfax County Citizens Police Academy.
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With a long history of U.S. military service in the Setnor family since WWI, Thomas continued the tradition and proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps. During his service, Thomas served as field MP and conducted convoy security operations in Iraq. Thomas led advisory teams during two deployments to Afghanistan, where he earned the Marine Corps Combat Action Ribbon.
Since his military service, Thomas has served as a defense contractor for multiple U.S. intelligence agencies.
Thomas currently serves as a Corporal in the U.S. Treasury Bureau of Engraving and Printing Police force.
As passionate as he is about the military and our veterans, Thomas is also an honor guard member, firearms instructor, and a sitting member of the D.C. Special Olympics Law Enforcement Council.
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On Friday, July 12, 2024, Chariots of Honor celebrated the John Rossman's 100th birthday in Ashburn, Virginia, and we honored him for his military service. John served in the U.S. Army 1st Army, 4th Division on D-Day in Normandy.
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