"Knowing you're doing something for somebody else, for something greater than yourself – that's what I get out of the Legion. It's a feeling I just can't describe."

Branch of Service: Army

Years: 16 (eight active, eight reserve)

MOS: 68S Preventive Medicine Sergeant /
15P Aviation Operations Sergeant /
12B Combat Engineer

Rank at Discharge: Staff sergeant (E-6)

Decorations

• Army Commendation Medal (2)
• Army Achievement Medal (2)
• Good Conduct Medal (2)
• Military Outstanding Volunteer

Service Medal

• Armed Forces Reserve Medal with mobilization device and 10-year hourglass (2)
• Overseas Service Ribbon (3)
• Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal (2)
• Iraq Campaign Medal with campaign star
• Aviation Badge
• Driver Badge

American Legion Post: Earl C. Hill Post 550, Bloomington, Minn.

Number of Years in the Legion: Six

Offices

• Post 581 commander (2007)
• Post 550 adjutant (2012)
• 10th District vice commander (2012)
• District employment chairman (2010-2012)
• National American Legion College graduate (2010)
• Legion Riders chapter director (2010)