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One US military veteran is done worrying about how he’ll get to his appointments. The National Auto Body Council, which recently celebrated its 30th anniversary, gifted the marine vet a fifth-generation Honda CR-V to keep the formerly homeless service member on the road.  

The NABC gave a marine veteran a Honda CR-V as part of ‘Recycled Rides’

An Enfield, Connecticut, veteran is the latest recipient of the National Auto Body Council (NABC) “Recycled Rides” program. David Swift, a United States Marine Corps (USMC) veteran, took ownership of the white fifth-generation Honda CR-V. 

Wearing a USMC hat in olive-drab green and a “Nine Line Apparel” hoody, Swift looked pleased to receive the vehicle. Swift, who was previously homeless, complained that he had difficulty getting to and from his doctor’s appointments, per WWLP.

“It’s unbelievable It’s a life changer. It is, I’ve been cooped up for so long. So now I can get out, go to the store, Doctors appointments, and dog parks,” Swift told WWLP. We’re glad to hear that Swift is mobile again and looking forward to frequenting dog parks.

Frankly, Swift is going to need reliable and capable transportation to handle Connecticut winters. Fortunately, the second-generation Honda CR-V was available as either a front-wheel drive (FWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD) application. 

Moreover, this is far from the first time that the NABC’s “Recycled Rides” program has put those in need back in a car. The NABC says the “Recycled Rides” program has sourced and gifted over 3,500 vehicles in nearly 18 years to “veterans, military families, single mothers, and others in need of reliable transportation.”

Like Swift, the program’s previous recipients needed a vehicle to take care of their responsibilities, families, and communities. The program is especially helpful for veterans seeking to make and keep appointments with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

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Erik Sherman

Erik Sherman joined the MotorBiscuit team as an Autos Writer in 2022. An admitted petrolhead and an avid motorcyclist, Erik has owned everything from classic cars to motorcycles to modern driver’s cars. Erik also has extensive experience with military and emergency vehicles, ranging from ambulances and fire engines to MRAPs and Humvees. Erik is an eager car and motorcycle reviewer with expertise covering everything from sports cars and electric motorcycles to pontoon boats and jet skis.

Erik holds a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Texas at Austin. He also studied Chinese, Energy, and European Politics at the University of Glasgow in Scotland. Erik’s background is unorthodox; he is a United States Marine Corps (USMC) combat veteran, water survival practitioner, and a former firefighter/EMT. Additionally, Erik is a regular volunteer and former instructor with the American Red Cross (ARC). When he’s not working, you can find Erik on his motorcycle or out for a spirited drive.