Military Info:

Branch :

Air Force

Rank:

Lt Col

Years of Service: 

29

MOS:

C-130 Navigator

Memorable Moment form the Military:

Earning my wings and then deploying to Iraq and Afghanistan soon after as a second lieutenant.  I was the most junior Navigator in my unit and flew more combat missions then I had non combat missions.  Being able to go from knowing nothing about flying to operating in a war zone in such a short amount of time gave me the confidence to know I can accomplish anything I put my mind to.

Number One Lesson Learned While Serving: 

Getting to know people from different backgrounds and appreciating what they have to offer to get the mission done.

What Was Your Inspiration for Serving: 

Wanted to serve my country and loved the idea of being part of a team of people with a similar desire to serve. 

Current Job:

Deputy Division Chief for Global Operations.  Still serving as a full time reservist planning airlift missions around the world.