“The Unlikely Hero”

I served in the Marine Corps from 1998 to 2002. I always felt the need to serve my country, but after seeing the impact that the Marine Corps had on several of my friends that joined before I did; I become passionate about becoming a Marine.

During my military career I worked in the administration office and I was also a Marital Arts Instructor. I started my career in Michigan but moved several times (North Carolina, South Carolina, California).

My impression is that the USO provides military personnel with much needed services; especially to those service members who are deployed and overseas. I only used the USO services at the airport when I was traveling. There’s a lounge in most airports that provide an area to relax, be around other military personnel and contact friends & family. I am aware of the Kroger Co.’s support of the USO. It makes me feel proud to work for a company that sees the value in the services that the USO provides to our service members.

Transition from the military to civilian life was difficult, but I got reacquainted with family and enrolled in school (I used the GI Bill) which help ease the transition because it kept me busy. Veterans have the skills and work ethic to be the best employees. More often than not they just need an opportunity and Kroger is giving that to them. I am proud to work for a company that is committed to hiring veterans.