Honoring American Heroes
Combat Wounded Veterans
According to Defense Department accounting, more than 50,000 Americans have been wounded in combat, in Iraq or Afghanistan, since 2001.
Firefighters
According to data collected in the U.S. Fire Administration’s (USFA’s) National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS), from 2010 to 2012, an estimated 70,450 firefighter injuries occur annually.
Law Enforcement
According to data from National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, on average, there are 58,930 assaults against law enforcement each year, resulting in 15,404 injuries.
Outdoor Adventures
Americans who enjoy outdoor activities are experiencing the benefits of “outdoor therapy”. American Heroes In Action provides therapeutic outdoor adventures to American heroes including combat wounded veterans, injured firefighters, injured members of law enforcement and other first responders. Our outdoor adventures include, but are not limited to; fishing trips, hunting trips, jeep trail rides, hiking, boating, and more.
American Heroes In Action needs your support.
Our Board of Directors
President & Founder
Outdoor enthusiast, Dave enjoys hunting, fishing, hiking, skiing, etc. Dave spent one year in Iraq as a contractor, working with the troops everyday. Part of the job in the APO (Army Post Office) was inspecting outgoing mail, searching for guns, bullets and hand sanitizer.
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In Iraq, Dave met many young men and even young women, who were mailing home the Purple Heart Medals they had received after being injured in combat. Now, American Heroes In Action honors these brave men and women.
COL Chris McKee
COL Christopher McKee is the current Commander of the 169th Artillery Brigade, His previous assignment was the Deputy Chief Of Staff for Personnel for the Colorado Army National Guard. COL McKee enlisted in the Colorado Army National Guard in A BTRY 2-157th Field Artillery in 1990 as a 13E, Field Artillery Fire Direction Specialist. COL McKee completed OCS in 1996 and commissioned as a Field Artillery Second Lieutenant assigned to A BTRY 1-157th Field Artillery as a Battery Fire Direction Officer and a follow-on assignment as Platoon Leader.
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In 2001 he joined the AGR full time force as the 1-157th Battalion Training Officer and Fire Direction Officer with a follow-on assignment as Commander of B BTRY 1-157th Field Artillery. While Commander of B BTRY, he deployed in support of Operation Noble Eagle to Fort Carson. He was promoted to Major and deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. COL McKee was deployed to Iraq for 16 months. COL McKee was selected as the Commander of the Operational Mentorship and Liaison Team 3, and deployed the team to Afghanistan from 2011-2012. He became the 169th Fires BDE Executive Officer upon his return, and promoted to LTC. COL McKee became Deputy Commander of 89th Troop Command and served as the Deputy Commander over Special Forces, Aviation, Military Police, Infantry and Space Battalions and was selected for the U.S. Army War College. COL McKee was promoted to the rank of Colonel in the G3 as the Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations in 2017 where he served for 14 months prior to being assigned to the G1 as Deputy Chief of Staff for Personnel. COL McKee graduated from the US Army War College in July of 2019. He holds a bachelor’s of Arts Degree from the University of Northern Colorado and a Master’s Degree from Webster University and an additional Master’s in Strategic Studies from the U.S. Army War College.
COL McKee is the recipient of several awards, including the Bronze Star Medal, the Meritorious Service Medals, five Army Commendation Medals, the Air Force Commendation Medal, the Army Achievement Medal, the Air Force Achievement Medal, Six Army Reserve Component Achievement Medals, the National Defense Service Medal, the Humanitarian Service Medal, Six Armed Forces Reserve Medals with 3 M devices, the NATO Medal, the Army Service Ribbon, three Overseas Service Ribbons, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the Iraqi Campaign Medal, the Afghanistan Campaign Medal, three Colorado Long Service Medals, the Colorado Achievement Ribbon, three Colorado State Emergency, Service Ribbons, the Colorado Active Service Medal, five Colorado Foreign Deployment Service Ribbons, and the Louisiana Emergency Service Medal.
Honorable order of Saint Barbara, Honorable & Distinguished order of Saint Martin. COL McKee lives in Greeley with his wife Heather, and daughter Kara, his son Colin is a senor this year at the Citadel in South Carolina. COL McKee has been an instructor for much of his career and he is looking forward to instructing our veterans how to catch fish.
Mykel
Mykel is a patriot who has a heart for those who have served our nation, and a passion for AHIA. She has had a love for her country as long as she can remember, even her first leotard in gymnastics, when she was five, boasted the American flag in sequins. She’s had the privilege of growing up with men and women who have served as LEO’s, first responders, and military, strengthening her adoration for our country being surrounded by heroes.
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As a sales person at QED, an electrical distributor in Denver, she has the opportunity to interact with Veterans, which she finds is a bonus to her career. She enjoys the chance to share the AHIA story and encourage people to join or contribute. Mykel enjoys spending time in her beautiful backyard, the mountains of Colorado. As a Colorado native, she enjoys hiking 14ers, fishing, camping, getting out on a lake, or another outdoor adventure. She recognizes the power and importance of therapeutic outings and looks forward to furthering AHIA’s mission and growing the organization.
Alan Wilson
Alan Wilson with the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office has joined the American Heroes in Action Board of Directors. Photo and bio coming soon.
American Heroes in Action is currently searching for a new Board Member to help us grow the organization.
Denver, Colorado
dave@americanheroesinaction.org
(303) 931-3639
Get in Touch.
Get in Touch.
Denver, Colorado
dave@americanheroesinaction.org
(303) 931-3639