Operation Watts Is Worth It, Platoon Leader, LA Platoon

In 2009, Sherman Watson Jr. started the Compton Veterans with a fellow Marine veteran. They were focused on helping veterans navigate their transitions post-military service. Through the Compton Veterans, Sherman learned about The Mission Continues and joined the platoon in southern California as a crew member in 2016. He enjoyed the work and started to participate in projects all over Los Angeles and Orange County.

Sherman has taken his drive to serve his community as a full-time job. He now works as a veterans’ housing and peer support specialist in Los Angeles, where he finds himself working non-stop to help veterans to find permanent housing. Recently, Sherman also assumed the role of platoon leader of the Los Angeles 3rd platoon. Sherman strives to lead the platoon to help in any way possible while promoting the great work The Mission Continues does throughout the nation.

During this time of COVID-19, Sherman, along with many parents across the nation, is dividing his time between educating his children and working full time. “I have now realized how the people that I serve rely heavily on the work that I do. Housing veterans have been especially vital for me to continue during this pandemic, doing my best to work around the limitations that shelter in place has on people. Being able to do this as a father, a veteran housing specialist, and a platoon leader, I am proud and grateful to have various outlets to do my part and remain active in my community.”