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Ensuring Veterans’ Stories Are Told
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Kenneth Glenn joined the Board of Directors of the Missouri Korean War Veterans Memorial in 2023.
A Marine veteran, Glenn joined the United States Marine Corps in 1992 and was stationed with the 3rd Marine Division in Okinawa, Japan for two years. During this time Glenn was assigned to I Marine Expeditionary Force in December of 1992 and was deployed to Somalia during Operation Restore Hope where he was awarded the United Nations Medal.
The Somalia peacekeeping deployment especially focused on protecting and transporting dignitaries and embassy personnel who were vulnerable to kidnappings, ransom negotiations and other violence where warlords controlled large swaths of land.
After returning to the United States in October of 1994, Glenn was stationed with the Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing until he was honorably discharged from active duty in December of 1998. During his time with MAG-39, Glenn was awarded 2 Navy Achievement Medals and multiple commendations for superior performance of duty.
When his military service ended Glenn started a career in Information Technology that has been his passion for the last 24 years with multiple software patents to his name. He relocated to Olathe, Kansas, in 2001 and believes strongly in giving back to the community and local small businesses.
“The virtues and values the military taught me contributed to any success I have in life today,” Glenn said. “I have a real passion for the military and want to do what I can to give back.”
Glenn has met some of Kansas City’s Korean War veterans who inspired a special interest in the Korean War and the Missouri Korean War Veterans Memorial honoring Missourians who served in that war.
“ Just knowing some of these Vets and what they went through is an inspiration,” he said. “The courage it took to sign up for Korea. It wasn’t like you could stand way back and fire a laser-guided missile in combat. Korea was up close and personal fighting. Marines knew they might not go home. I have nothing but respect for what they did in Korea.
“I want to be sure their story continues to be told,” Glenn said. “Whatever we can do as a community, we should do.”
Before joining the MKWVM Board, Glenn spearheaded the rigorous social media campaign credited with significantly increasing visibility and awareness to help secure Missouri Legislature approval and the Governor’s signature in 2020 designating the Kansas City memorial the official Missouri Korean War Veterans Memorial for the state.
Glenn has also donated social media capabilities and expertise to ensure success of the Marines’ Kansas City Toys for Tots holiday program. He has served as an executive board member for several non-profit organizations including Olathe Youth Baseball, Marine Corps League Detachment Simpson-Hoggatt 984 and The Kansas City Food Truck Association.
Written By: Martha Walker
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Kenneth Glenn joined the Board of Directors of the Missouri Korean War Veterans Memorial in 2023.
A Marine veteran, Glenn joined the United States Marine Corps in 1992 and was stationed with the 3rd Marine Division in Okinawa, Japan for two years. During this time Glenn was assigned to I Marine Expeditionary Force in December of 1992 and was deployed to Somalia during Operation Restore Hope where he was awarded the United Nations Medal.
The Somalia peacekeeping deployment especially focused on protecting and transporting dignitaries and embassy personnel who were vulnerable to kidnappings, ransom negotiations and other violence where warlords controlled large swaths of land.
After returning to the United States in October of 1994, Glenn was stationed with the Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing until he was honorably discharged from active duty in December of 1998. During his time with MAG-39, Glenn was awarded 2 Navy Achievement Medals and multiple commendations for superior performance of duty.
When his military service ended Glenn started a career in Information Technology that has been his passion for the last 24 years with multiple software patents to his name. He relocated to Olathe, Kansas, in 2001 and believes strongly in giving back to the community and local small businesses.
“The virtues and values the military taught me contributed to any success I have in life today,” Glenn said. “I have a real passion for the military and want to do what I can to give back.”
Glenn has met some of Kansas City’s Korean War veterans who inspired a special interest in the Korean War and the Missouri Korean War Veterans Memorial honoring Missourians who served in that war.
“ Just knowing some of these Vets and what they went through is an inspiration,” he said. “The courage it took to sign up for Korea. It wasn’t like you could stand way back and fire a laser-guided missile in combat. Korea was up close and personal fighting. Marines knew they might not go home. I have nothing but respect for what they did in Korea.
“I want to be sure their story continues to be told,” Glenn said. “Whatever we can do as a community, we should do.”
Before joining the MKWVM Board, Glenn spearheaded the rigorous social media campaign credited with significantly increasing visibility and awareness to help secure Missouri Legislature approval and the Governor’s signature in 2020 designating the Kansas City memorial the official Missouri Korean War Veterans Memorial for the state.
Glenn has also donated social media capabilities and expertise to ensure success of the Marines’ Kansas City Toys for Tots holiday program. He has served as an executive board member for several non-profit organizations including Olathe Youth Baseball, Marine Corps League Detachment Simpson-Hoggatt 984 and The Kansas City Food Truck Association.
Written By: Martha Walker
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