The Carl Brashear Foundation

OBJECTIVE: Our objective is to reach as many people as possible to share the story of Carl Brashear and his incredible achievements.

PURPOSE: The purpose of the Carl Brashear Foundation is to use his life as an example of Faith, Strength, Humility, and Dedication.

MISSION STATEMENT: To promote the life of Carl Brashear and to enhance the lives of others.

GOAL: Our goal is to give back to society, especially the veterans, the afflicted, and the youth in the form of presentations and monetary awards. Carl Brashear showed the world that Racism, Illiteracy, Poverty, Physical Disability, and Substance Abuse cannot defeat the Human Spirit.

These were the “Five Hurdles” that he overcame to become one of the most celebrated American Naval Sailors. In today’s world, the “Five Hurdles” are still present and affect every country.

Carl Brashear was pleased with the respect he earned from the United States Navy that he loved. Little did he know that he would be honored with a major Hollywood movie depicting his life (Men of Honor), a 700 foot Navy ship bearing his name (USNS Carl Brashear), a conference center at Joint Base Ft. Story-Little Creek Va., a watch made by the Oris Watch Company of Switzerland, a veteran’s center in his home state of Kentucky, a display in the nation’s top museum in Washington D.C., and many other tributes / honors / awards that have been bestowed upon him.My father is a legend in today’s world by his incredible life story. If it takes me to illustrate his story to the world for the rest of my life, I will continue to do so because I will never want my father to become a myth. He was a real person who lived his life with many ups and downs but was able to keep a smile on his face up to the day he died. I would know because I was there with him when he passed away. He and my mother Junetta were good people, born and raised in rural Kentucky with the hopes of raising a family and living a normal life in this world. Let it be said that their lives were not normal. I love and miss them both.
With God’s love upon us, no dream is impossible!

Phillip Brashear

• Mail: P.O.Box 293 Sandston Va. 23150
• eMail: phillip.brashear@carlbrashear.org

Dr. Glenda B. Arrington was appointed as a Board Member for the Carl Brashear Foundation in January 2011. Dr. Arrington was the creator and director of the Carl Brashear Life Celebration Event held at the Brashear Conference Center at Little Creek Amphibious Base in July 2011. As a board member, Dr. Arrington is delighted to be giving back to the community in support of the foundation to carry on the legacy of Mr. Carl M. Brashear.Dr. Arrington currently serves as the Inspector General within the Department of Defense. During her career, she has also served as the Inspector General for the Department of Navy throughout Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia. Dr. Arrington is a certified Inspector General with the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency, the Department of Defense Joint Inspectors General, and the Naval Inspectors General.Dr. Arrington continues to raise the profile and influence that Carl M. Brashear had on so many.

Tony Palm

Tony Palm is the Carl Brashear Foundation Special Relations and Development Officer. He is also president of Tony Palm & Associates LLC. He is also a retired Navy Chief and Navy Diver. His personal mission is to “LEAVE NO WARFIGHTER BEHIND, REGARDLESS OF THE BATTLEFIELD.”

Background

– Former Chief Warrant Officer Four and Blackhawk Maintenance Test Pilot in the Virginia Army National Guard
– Former Combat Veteran in Operation Iraqi Freedom from January 2006 through February 2007
– Former Combat Veteran of Stabilization Force Ten in Bosnia-Herzegovina from October 2001 through April 2002
– 1999 graduate of Bluefield College with a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Organizational Management Development
– Former Army National Guard Technician Sandston Va. from April 1994 through May 2001 1991 graduate of Army Warrant Officer Flight School Program
– Former Naval Aviation Depot employee from Sep 1987 through March 1994
– Former Norfolk Naval Shipyard employee from Dec 1983 through Sep 1987
– Former Engine Mechanic (VAW 78) and Helicopter Aircrewman (HM-18) in the United States Naval -Reserves from Sep 1981 through Sep 1989
– Wrestling Scholarship Athlete at Old Dominion University September 1980 through June 1981
– 1980 graduate of I.C. Norcom High School Portsmouth Va.