First enlisted in 1988, stationed in Germany and then Fort Riley
Joined California Army National Guard in 1992, went to Panama to assist with the construction of irrigation systems on roads between villages. Two weeks in Alaska for cold weather training and assist with the Winter Special Olympics in 2001. Reclaased as a 68W in 2007-2008, returned to Active Duty in late 2008. Assigned to 3ID Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfiled until October 2015. Received Combat Medic Badge during deployment to Iraq in 2010.