Hall of Heroes

Hero recognition "in action"

Lt. Col. Ronald Hollenbaugh

Rank: Lieutenant Colonel Branch: Air Force

Hometown: Pittsburg, Pennsylvania

Veteran of: Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan)

Tampa VetNet honored retired Lt. Col Ronald Hollenbaugh at the Hula Bay

networking event for transitioning veterans at MacDill AFB on 12 March, 2021. The Jacobs Veterans Network plans to honor a veteran at each of our annual events (4-5 per year).

It is a special honor to with our non-profit friends at Gratitude Professor Foundation to be able to tangibly honor and recognize our American Heroes. “The Jacobs Veterans Network" has honored an incredibly special Veteran in Lt.Col. Ronald Hollenbaugh.

Thank you for your service, Lt. Col. Ronald Hollenbaugh!

Sgt. John Krotec

Rank: Sgt. E-5 Branch: Army

Hometown: Sarasota, Florida

Served: 1986-1989.

Sgt. Krotec served in the 31st Chemical Company, 4th Nuclear Biological Chemical Battalion, 4th Infantry Division from 1986-1989. While stationed at Fort Carson, the 4th Infantry Division was considered the largest mechanized infantry unit in the World.

Thank you for your service, Sgt. John Krotec!

Specialist Peter C.F. Castellani

Rank: SPC5 (Specialist)

Branch: Army

Hometown: Putnam Valley, New York

Veteran of War(s): Served in the Army from 1974-1977 as a SPC5 and then served in the New York National Guard for an additional five years.

Thank you for your service, Specialist Peter Castellani!

Sgt. John B. Robinson IV

Name: Sergeant Robinson

Rank: Sergeant Branch: Marine Corps

Hometown: Tampa, Fl

Veteran of War(s): Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan)

"I have always in some way or form served our country or most recently our community. While in the Marine Corps, I was quickly promoted to the rank of Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) and was honorably discharged as a Sergeant.

As President of the Post 9/11 Veterans Corp I have completely immersed myself into our community and constantly striving to find new ways to bridge the gap between our returning veterans and the Tampa Bay community."

Thank you for your service, Sgt. John B. Robinson IV!