Joining the Navy was one of the best decisions I ever made. From 2011-2012 I was in a General Practice Residency at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda. There I would receive additional training in the dental specialties, and various rotations in medicine. My following tour was spent at the Naval Branch Health Clinic in Bahrain, a country in the Persian Gulf about the size of Flathead Lake! My last 3 years I enjoyed the most, at Marine Corps Base Hawaii. There I earned my Fleet Marine Force officer qualification, and would end up competing on the MCBH Shooting Team. That would eventually take me to the National Rifle and Pistol Championships at Camp Perry, Ohio. By the conclusion of my time on active duty, I received excellent training, traveled the world and made friendships that will last a lifetime.
Seems like there is never a shortage of things to do in Montana. The seasons don't quite last as long as we expect them to, but there is always something to look forward to just around the corner. I like spending my time outside when I can; snowboarding, hiking, competitive shooting, fishing, hunting and camping. I even enjoy getting humbled on the golf course periodically. I also write, sing and play music on the guitar and harmonica. Hard to believe I've been playing for over 20 years!
