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The nation you served and the people you defended are grateful. Grateful for your Service. Sacrifice. Discipline. Courage.

HURRY UP AND WAIT... Less than a week since I checked in and I'm headed out to what's said to be the largest multi national force training in the past three decades. Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) and Marine Warfare Exercise (MWX). Back then it was CAACs, Mojave Viper... so many acronyms, yet the mission remains the same. Train and stay ready for the upcoming fight.  It’s past 0300, still waiting to leave... gotta love the timeline when you’re with the Marines.Not gonna lie, excited but nervous at the same time. Headed back to my first duty station in the Navy to train for a couple months.This time not as a young sailor, but now wearing these anchors, LEADING young sailors...

It was like any other morning, until my Dad called me into their room to see what was happening across the country. I was a Senior in High School when 9/11 happened. I didn’t know it then how much of an impact that day would have on my life. It changed my course and many others who served after. What I do remember is how we came together as one nation. We emerged stronger and united. One of the worst days in our history, brought us back together. In the face of adversity, tragedy and loss, all Americans brought out the best version of ourselves. We will always remember. We will never forget.

THERE’S ALWAYS SUNSHINE ON THE OTHER SIDE! Wherever you go, no matter the weather, always bring some sunshine in other peoples lives. It wasn’t the best conditions, but we got it done! First and foremost, thank you to God🙏🏽 for bringing us safely to the motherland🇵🇭 Secondly, thank you to my family and all the volunteers who dedicated their time in putting the plan into action. There was a lot of work behind the scenes and I just wanted to thank you all for your dedication in making this into a reality. Last but not least, all the participants who showed up despite the rainy🌧 weather. Seeing all the smiles and laughter gave me great joy in knowing we at least brought...

INDEPENDENCE DAY🇺🇸   Thankful to live in a land where I can enjoy a day like this, surrounded by people of different cultures and nationalities, with different political and religious views, because we have those rights.   Because there were... and there continues to be men and women who defend those rights and our freedom.   To the brave and faithful who swore an oath to defend this great nation, thank you.   We at Fortis Et Fidelis will always be thankful.   Happy Independence Day!