Vic Harrelson

As a young boy, I was fascinated as I listened to my father and uncles tell stories about the places they had been and the things they had seen while serving in our nation’s military over the course of three wars. It instilled in me a strong sense of service, and I knew from an early age that I, also, wanted to serve. I am not sure I understood exactly what I was in for when I enlisted at age 17, but serving our nation as an Electrician’s Mate in the United States Navy has been one of the most rewarding and satisfying experiences of my life. Teamwork, trust, loyalty and leadership are just a...