Michael R. Sweeney - U.S Navy 1986-96

Michael Sweeney served aboard the USS America (CV-66) as a Machinist's Mate. Michael served in both Desert Storm and Desert Shield as Machinist's Mate of the Watch (MMOW) well as during the evacuation of the American Embassy in Beirut, 1989. After falling on tough times Michael became homeless and was recommended by a friend to contact United Veterans Beacon House, a non-profit dedicated to finding housing for homeless Veterans.