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Tammy Cobb U.S. Air Force vetspin Years of Service? 27 Who introduced you to the game of golf? One of my old softball buddies suggested we play and we started playing on the weekends which eventually replaced our softball tourneys. How old were you when you began playing? What does membership in the VGA do for you? 29 The VGA helps me meet other vets, to socialize and play this wonderful and frustrating game. The game has healing effects with PTSD, and many vets have told me VGA has helped them through tough times to include suicidal thoughts. If we can help one veteran, the VGA is successful. As the LA state director, we are just trying to get the word out to all vets and play some great courses. Do you have a civilian job? No, still on active duty. Best golf memory? Two years ago, I was able to play the Old Course at St. Andrews which was surreal as I walked where golf was born and legends had played. 37