Wayne L. Miller, M.A., MSW

301-589-1073

wayne.miller3@med.va.gov

I was born August 17, 1950 in Washington, D.C. Graduated from Albert Einstein high school (1968). I enlisted in the United States Marine Corps (1968).  I was assigned to combat duty in Vietnam. On July 4, 1969, severely wounded, amputation of the left leg and multiple shrapnel wounds to the body, and was honorably discharged January 31, 1970. 100% Service Connected Disabled Combat Vietnam Veteran. I am married and the proud father of two (2) daughters.  I am a member of several Veteran Service Organizations (VVA, MOPH, DAV, VFW, American Legion, 40&8, Fraternities (Tao Kappa Epsilon, Kappa Zeta Chi), Knights of Columbus/Past Grand Knight  (4^th Degree) and K of C/Color Corps. My Granddad, Dad, and Uncles were all Combat Disabled Veteran.

                Received BS Ed. Frostburg State College, Md. (1976), Certificate Control Data Institute (1979), MA Ed. George Washington University, (1984), and MSW Catholic University, (1995). I taught Adapted Physical Education, (Lt. Joseph P. Kennedy Institute) and International Special Olympics coach 1981-85.  Recognized by, President (George Bush Sr.), for working with Special Olympics.  In 1985, supervised staff for (D.C. Community Services), and case managed developmentally disabled adults living in community based group homes.

December 1989, Readjustment Counseling Therapist/Team Leader/Supervisor Social Worker, with the DVA Readjustment Counseling Services/Vet Center program in the Maryland and Washington, D.C.       Provide counseling veterans and their families, about Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Drug and Alcohol abuse, bereavement, and several other readjustment issues. Also, provide supportive counseling for Local and national disaster and at several dedications of the different memorials in Washington, D.C.

Lead singer for Miss Allegany County and Miss Maryland Pageants (1975-80).  I performed at the D.A.R. Constitutional Hall in Washington D.C.  (2000) Performed for the American Veterans Awards in California (2000), USO functions (2001-05). Recognized as Vietnam Veteran of the Year (1983) for working with the disabled by the Vietnam Veterans Civic Council of Washington, D.C., the Angel Almedina Award of the year (2000) for working with healing war trauma Veterans, Olympic Torch bearer in Washington, D.C.  (2001), VA Medical Center/Outstanding Disabled Employee of the Year Award (2002), National Veterans Wheelchair Games/Spirit of the Games Award (2003), received several Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals in skiing, basketball, swimming, softball, Golf, discus throw, and javelin throw, and sang the National Anthem, American Solider and God Bless the USA for all four of the National Veterans Winter Sports, National Veterans Wheelchair Games, Golden Age Games, and the National Creative Arts Festival.

  I give motivational speeches and perform vocally for the Department of Veterans Affairs/Readjustment Counseling, Veteran Service Organizations, and Non-VA Organizations nation wide. 

Mark Beard

Mark was born and raised in the rural part of our nation's capitol "Washington, DC" and now resides in College Park, Maryland with son, Mitchell, and wife to be Judy and family. Mark grew up listening to a wide cross-section of music which included Gospel, R&B, Traditional Country and yes even the great WWVA Radio Station as well as the Grand Ole Opry. It is significant to note that Mark is a charismatic singer with a soulfully sincere delivery which makes him one of the industries most exciting new Country stars. At the early age of eight, Mark began his musical career with the influence of his cousins Ira & Elliott and has written or co-written over 300 songs to date, some of which he attributes to Roy Ownbey his Co-Writer . The most difficult song to sing was the song Mark wrote and dedicated to his parents (Doris & Samuel) that is also on his July 2002 CD debut; ..My Home Was My Training Ground for Life... Along with God, Mark's attributes the success for the release of his CD to his friend and Studio Sound Tech ..Johnnie Mills..; his Songwriting Teacher ..Ray Sanders.. (Ray Price's Band Leader); Guitar Teachers ..Rob Izzi &Tony Bonanno, Voice Teachers ..Jenny Wells & Jean Carstens, as well as his mentors who include (but are not limited to) Debrae (Crusader Records), Ernie Ashworth, George Hamilton IV, Bunnie Mills (Greenback Records), Mike Hanlon and to his friend Steve Butts in Central Florida who pushed to make this BIO possible. When you see Mark, ask him to show you his U.S. Army Special Forces "COIN" which was bestowed upon him for his dedication to Family, Friends, God and Country and yes for his GREAT Sounding Country Music too! also Mark served with honor in the US Army for 4 years 4/12 cav, 3rd armored Div and 2 years with 29th div national guard unit Mark also has recently the Honor of being Bestowed as Honorary Associate of the 75th Ranger Association and was bestowed a coin because Mark is dedicated to all the troops in the field and Supports the GREEN BERETS AND ARMY RANGERS Mark has never Lost his passion for serving his country or honoring his fellow service members.