BUNKER BRIEFING
OCTOBER 2023
The Coffee Bunker is a place for military and veterans of all eras and branches of service. It is a place for officers and enlisted. It is a place for veterans of all races, religious preferences, cultures, education levels, and discharge status.
The Coffee Bunker Welcomes Dr. Robby Hedrick
The Bunker is delighted to welcome to our staff Dr. Robby Hedrick as Transition Services Director. Robby is a veteran of both the Air Force and the Army with experiences ranging from artillery to public affairs to Olympic wrestling. He comes to us after recently earning his doctorate in Learning and Organizational Change from Baylor University. We also welcome his wife, Lacy, and their two sons. The focus of his work is helping veterans meet their employment and/or education goals through collaboration with the Tulsa area employment community, local academic and technical schools of higher education, and military installations in the Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas, and Texas region.
New Collaborations
The strength of the Bunker’s work is in large part attributable to the relationships we have with those with whom we collaborate. The following list are collaborators who have recently come on board with us.
- Soldier for Life
- USO Leadership Tulsa
- inTulsa
- Joint Base San Antonio
Coffee Bunker Breakaways
Join with other Bunker travelers to our inaugural Bunker Breakaway to Waikiki and Pearl Harbor, Jan 29 - Feb 5, 2024. Thanks to Honor Flights from Dr. Michael Horton Recently I was able to participate in an Honor Flight with 65 other veterans, four WWII, 13 Korean War, and the remainder Vietnam era, for a very meaningful and inspirational trip to see all the monuments in Washington D.C. My sincere appreciation to all those who support Honor Flights with your time and finances.
Thanks to Honor Flights from Dr. Michael Horton
Recently I was able to participate in an Honor Flight with 65 other veterans, four WWII, 13 Korean War, and the remainder Vietnam era, for a very meaningful and inspirational trip to see all the monuments in Washington D.C. My sincere appreciation to all those who support Honor Flights with your time and finances.
Transition Services
Coffee Bunker Forges Key Partnerships and Empowers Veterans
In a remarkable stride towards aiding veterans in their transition to civilian life, the Coffee Bunker has successfully established vital connections with the Chief Social Worker of the Veterans Affairs Office Theresa Williams. This collaboration aims to enhance support for veterans and smoothen their reintegration into society. The Bunker’s unwavering commitment to veterans' well-being is evident in our recent accomplishments. We have played a pivotal role in assisting veterans in securing employment within our extensive alliance network. Our ever-growing employer's alliance recently added Tulsa Public Schools and Transcontinental Packaging. Here is the current list of members:
- Webco
- Hideaway Pizza
- Magellan
- Omni Air
- Bama
- Aaon
- Tulsa Public Schools
- Seneca Companies
- Tinker Federal Credit Union
- Transcontinental Packaging
- Coulter Companies
Recognizing the importance of digital networking, we launched a professional LinkedIn series, providing veterans with resources, insights, and connections to boost their professional profiles and insights, and connections to boost their professional profiles and opportunities. All of our videos can be on our social media platforms such as Facebook, YouTube, and LinkedIn. Please like, share, and comment to help us spread the word!
Furthermore, our dedication to professional development is evident in our graduation of a Six Sigma class, empowering veterans with sought-after skills and opening doors to a world of career possibilities.
We also joined forces with the Military Transition Roundtable based in San Antonio. This strategic collaboration promises to further strengthen the support network available to veterans and ensure their successful integration into civilian life. Our first round had participants from ORU student veterans.
The Bunker’s remarkable achievements underscore their unwavering commitment to the well-being and success of veterans. Ultimately, none of this could have been accomplished without your encouragement and support. Thank you and please let us know if there is anything you would like to see us do to help our veterans.
Coffee Bunker Education Services
Coffee Bunker graduated four veterans who completed their yellow belt certification in Six Sigma. Cordney McLain, our Board of Directors intern, taught the class which completed on October 17th.
Six Sigma is a continuous improvement methodology used to improve business processes by using analysis rather than guesswork. Processes are improved by controlling variables and understanding the particulars within them. This results in more predictable and profitable business within them. This results in more predictable and profitable business processes. Six Sigma is more than “training;” it is an approach based on data and geared toward projects with quantifiable business outcomes. This approach has been implemented within a wide range of industries to achieve both hard and soft money savings, while increasing customer satisfaction. For instance, in 1999 GE Capital was able to save $2 Billion with Six Sigma.
