Veterans Day: Krist Recognizes Company Members Who Served
This Veterans Day, let us recognize the members of our company who served our great country.
To say thank you could never be enough.
Robert Njust
Master Sergeant, First Sergeant (Retired)
Robert served for 20 years in Europe and the United States. He retired as Squadron First Sergeant from Travis Air Force Base California in 2001.
Cortney Schaefer
Senior Airman
Cortney served in the United States Air Force as a Medical Technician in Alaska and Texas. Her service included working in the Multi-Service Unit, Post-Operative Unit, Intensive Care Unit Emergency Room, and the Pediatric Unit.
Adrienne Thompson
E2 Electrical/Mechanical Repairman US Navy
David Stark
USMC Corporal
Tim Derfus
E-5 Staff Sergeant USAF
Wesley Amerson
Command Sergeant Major
Wes is currently the Command Sergeant Major of the 507 Engineer Battalion in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He has served with the Michigan Army National Guard since 2002, and participated in multiple conflicts involving OIF and OEF.
Emerich F Chromick II
Combat veteran
Joseph Eagle
Senior Chief (Retired) Joseph Eagle
Joseph served in the United States Navy from October 2004 until his retirement in October of 2024. During his time, he was stationed onboard 5 fast attack class submarines, the USS Augusta, USS Hawaii, USS New Hampshire, USS Virginia and the USS Idaho. He was deployed 5 times and was involved in the execution of 12 missions vital to national security. He is authorized to wear the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (4 Awards), and the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (7 awards). However, he is most proud of his Battle Efficiency Awards earned while serving aboard top performing submarines with his shipmates. Senior Chief (Retired) Eagle resides in Gladstone, Michigan with his wife Kellie, daughters Autumn (11), Everly (2) and son Anthony (2 months).
& every other Veteran who wished to not be named.
At every Krist location, Veterans will always receive a 3% discount* on all eligible transactions. In addition, all Veterans shall receive FREE coffee and soft drinks–any size, any time. Please provide proof of service or a military ID at check out. Active military members may also receive free coffee and soft drinks with proof of service or a military ID.
*Discount excludes fuel, cigarettes, other tobacco items, beer, wine, liquor, publications, lottery, scratch tickets, gift cards and store services (Ski Brule ALT’s, trash bags, and Snowmobile Permits).
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