Honoring Veterans: Marine Corps Veteran Grant Rhine

Grant Rhine enlisted in the Marines Corps in October 2005 and was stationed in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. He served as a fire team leader and squad lead with 2nd Marine Division. After four years of service, he pursued higher education at North Carolina State University, where he received a bachelor’s degree in English Literature.

After working in the automotive quality control industry and starting a family, Rhine went back to school at East Carolina University (ECU) and achieved a graduate certificate in business. He is now currently enrolled in ECU’s Master of Business Administration program.

While remaining busy with family, work and school, Rhine still finds time to give back to the Veteran community through his involvement in the North Carolina contingent of “Irreverent Warriors,” a band of Veterans united by humor and camaraderie. Their mission aims at fostering mental wellness and curbing Veteran suicide through various outreach programs and community events.

We honor his service.

Nominate a Veteran for Honoring Veterans

Do you want to light up the face of a special Veteran? Have you been wondering how to tell your Veteran they are special to you? VA’s Honoring Veterans social media feature is an opportunity to highlight your Veteran and his/her service.

It’s easy to nominate a Veteran. All it takes is an email to newmedia@va.gov with as much information as you can put together, along with some good photos. Visit our blog post about nominating to learn how to create the best submission.

Writer: Marisa Bunton

Editors: Kinsey Spratt, James Bisceglia

Researchers: Jacoryn Whatley. Raphael Romea

Graphic Designers: Adeline Haynie