United States Marine Corps 1995-

Reported to first duty station on March 18th, 1996 at School of Infantry, H&S Bn, Camp Geiger NC. After being promoted to rank of Corporal on March 1st, 1998, became an instructor for Marine Combat Training Battalion. On January 2, 1999 reported to MCAS New River Air Station, H&HS, New River NC for duties as Chief Cook/Training NCO. Was promoted to the rank fo Sergeant on April 1st, 1999. After a year at the Air Station on March 5th, 2000 reported to Camp Smedley D. Butler (Camp Foster), Okinawa, Japan for duties as Chief Cook. When overseas tour was completed, received orders to MCB Quantico, VA, Base Food Service as a Quality Assurance Evaluator for civilian messhalls aboard base. Was selected for recruiting duty, and went to MCRD San Diego for Recruiter's School. On April 7th, 2004, upon completion of the course, received orders for 9th Marine Corps District, Recruiting Station, Milwaukee Wisconsin. Successfully completed recruiting duty tour and was honorably discharged on May 18th, 2007.