Hey John,
I joined the United States Marine Corps at the age of 17, and after my first enlistment I came home to further my education.
But life has a way of shaping us, and the tragedy of 9/11 was one of those events that made a lifelong difference in mine.
On September 12, 2001, I raised my right hand and bought a ticket straight to the frontlines to fight for our country.
After nearly 18 years of service, I made the decision to return home to my family, but my fight for the future of America is ongoing.