At 17, after finishing high school, he enlisted in the Army and was swiftly dispatched to Kuwait and then Iraq. Reflecting on his military journey, he expresses gratitude for the invaluable lessons it bestowed upon him.
Departing from the armed forces, he embraced life with a newfound sense of self-discipline and integrity. "A person's word carries weight, and accountability for others is paramount," he reflects, citing the military's ethos of the 'buddy system' as a cornerstone of his values. His deployment from 2004 to 2007 as a radio operator in Iraq marked a significant chapter in his life.