Teri McCans: Artist, Veteran, Deputy Sheriff

  Teri McCans first approached us about becoming a colleague back in 2011. We admit we were a little skeptical. At the time she had already served two tours with the Army in Iraq, was working as a firefighter in New Jersey and she was focused on her growth as an artist. It seemed like she was too young to be that … Read More

USVAA Colleague of the Month, Michael Naranjo (US Army)

 Vision, Sculpture and the Spirit Inside Michael Naranjo is a US Army Vietnam war veteran and sculptor from New Mexico. He was badly wounded in Vietnam and returned home blind and with limited use of his right arm. Undaunted by his injuries, he is now an extraordinarily successful sculptor with work in Aspen and Santa Fe galleries, numerous public spaces … Read More

USVAA Colleague of the Month, Alicia Dietz (US Army)

USVAA is proud to announce a new program, the USVAA Colleague of the Month as a means of our continuing efforts to highlight the talent level of the military veterans we work with in the arts, humanities and entertainment industry. This month we’re featuring the work of woodworker Alicia Dietz (US Army). The following is an excerpt from the Richmond Times-Dispatch, used … Read More

USVAA Colleague of the Month, Christopher Sweeney (USMC)

Christopher Sweeney and Dave Bald Eagle in Neither Wolf Nor Dog.

USVAA is proud to announce a new program, the USVAA Colleague of the Month as a means of our continuing efforts to highlight the talent level of the military veterans we work with in the arts, humanities and entertainment industry. This month we’re featuring the work of actor and fine artist Christopher Sweeney (USMC). Of Hats and Hat Makers, Christopher … Read More