89 days below the ocean with 150 guys and no fresh air is a long time….

All Army soldiers are ingrained with the core values—Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless service, Honor, Integrity and Personal Courage.

I learned what hard work looks like and to remain flexible in both approach and attitude.

Life is not always easy. The hard challenges are usually the ones that are the most rewarding.

…be flexible, think outside the box, operate with a sense of urgency, precision, and accuracy, and how to have fun while remaining professional.

I learned that we are blessed to live in such a great country after going to Iraq from 2008 – 2009. I am a proud American and literally kissed the ground upon my return. I was a part of a Military Customs Border Patrol Unit in Balad. I acted as a Customs Border Patrol Agent.

I was initially a Combat Medic and re-classed to a SIGINT analyst. My prior Intel experience was very helpful to recruiting candidates in the Intel realm.