About Your Veterans' Agent

Please see bio from Stephen Bassett, our Veterans' Agent.

I was enlisted in the United States Air Force from 1993-1997. I served in the US Airforce Special Operations Command as an MC-130 Crew Chief. I was assigned to the 16th Maintenance Squadron and the 9th Special Operations Squadron Eglin Air Force Base Florida. I was deployed to Middle East in support of Operation Provide Comfort II. I am the recipient of the Air Force Good Conduct Medal and the Air Force Achievement Medal for distinguished service while deployed to Middle East in support of Operation Provide Comfort II and Operation Eagle Guard.  

I am a 19-year resident of Gardner. I am a 2012 honors graduate of Mount Wachusett Community College with an Associate Degree in Human Services. I have been serving the veterans of Worcester County since graduating. I am certified in veterans peer mediation.

I am the proud parent of two sons. My oldest son is a Petty Officer Third class in the US. Navy and is in training at the Navy Nuclear Power Training School in Goose Creek South Carolina. My youngest son is a junior at Gardner High School and plans to attend college upon graduation.