My name is Allie Olmstead and I am one of the owners at Rogue. In my role, I have the opportunity to get to know many of our members and sometimes am blessed to hear their story. Last month, while talking to a new member she briefly mentioned why she had come to Rogue. This glimpse into her life reminded me, and the owners at Rogue, of the service and sacrifice that military families make. This is near and dear to my heart because I am an Army wife. My husband has been in the Army for over a decade. We have weathered deployments, PCS, training, and even disability following combat injuries. Hearing what this Rogue member was experiencing as a military wife instantly pulled at my heartstrings. I remember my husband returning from deployment unable to work due to injuries. He was discharged, as he was in the reserves at the time, and the military did nothing to help our family. I had to work to make ends meet, as he fought to recover. He was able to recover and return to work, but that was only our first deployment. The picture you see below was taken a few weeks before my husband again deployed. He deployed when Eme, our first born, was six weeks old. Eme spent the next 15 months getting to know her Dad through his voice on the phone, or the storybook he recorded for her before he left. The truth is, our family’s story is not special or different, it is a reality that many military families live with.
This Rogue member reminded me and the owners at Rogue how important it is to give back to those that serve. We were blessed to be able to offer this individual a seat in our course, and our study materials. Her story has inspired us to offer a Military Scholarship in future testing cycles. This scholarship will be awarded to one Rogue member who is currently serving, a veteran, or a spouse of a soldier/veteran. Included in the scholarship will be study materials, and a seat in one of our Rogue courses.
Members can be nominated by family and/or friends or can fill out an application themselves. Apply below.
Military Scholarship Application Form
We are looking forward to being able to give back to our Rogue community.
Love,
Sarah, Allie, Lindsey, & Josh
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