Veterans Day

Proud to be a warrior citizen, by Herman C. Brewer IV

November 10th, 2009 at Tue, 10th, 2009 at 1:47 pm by andyhobbs

It was been an honor and privilege for me to serve in the United States Army JAG Corps Reserves. There has been no better feeling in the world than to put on my country’s uniform and serve a nation at war.

Serving as a commissioned officer in the U.S. Army has opened many doors for me. It has also taken me many places I once only dreamed to visit. This experience has afforded me the opportunity to counsel, advise and defend soldiers of every branch across the globe during pre-deployment, mobilization and de-mobilization stages.

I’m continuously impressed by the selfless service our young men and women in uniform demonstrate as they prepare to leave their loved ones to enter battle. I’ve also come to appreciate the freedoms we sometime take for granted in the United States. As a citizen, I’m willing to do my part to help preserve those liberties.

I’m proud to call myself a warrior citizen.

andyhobbs

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