Laura Moore is a full-time English instructor at Cape Fear Community College. After working in corporate America and for various newspapers, she knew she would rather do something to make a difference. She became a high school teacher which eventually led to her teaching at CFCC, which she calls, “the best job I’ve ever had.” …
Jeremy Heydon was stationed at Ft Stewart Ga at 3rd ID 1st BDE 3-69 Jeremy was born in Carrollton, Ga, and joined the Army in 2009 and served as a 12B Combat Engineer. Re AR E-Co, then deployed December 2009 – December 2010 to Iraq and did route clearance. Jeremy medically retired when he returned …
Jason Bocchino is originally from Poughkeepsie, NY and he enlisted in the Navy in October 1993 and has “not looked back since.” The Navy sent Jason all around the world for 24 + years. He was deployed to the Persian Gulf twice and Eastern Africa. Jason’s favorite place was Naval Submarine Base New London, CT. …
My name is Joseph N. Abadiotakis, I am originally from Freehold, NJ. In 2010, I enlisted in the United State Marine Corps and began my career as an Infantry Marine. In 2015, I transitioned to Marine Special Operations Command, where I would spend the next seven years. During this time, I was able to start …
James was born in Ro Chi Minh City, Vietnam and raised in Wilmington, North Carolina. Before graduating from high school, he went to boot camp during summer 2017. After graduating, James went to M1 Abrams tank school and shortly after joined the 30th Armored Brigade Combat Team and got attached with Charlie Company, 1/120th. After …
Thomas “Lawton” Smith II grew up in Cairo, Georgia. After high school, he focused on outdoor activities like whitewater rafting and conservation trail work. Re then worked for the USDA trying to get rid of a moth using biological control in Florida. While studying at Montana State, he worked on fire and occupancy surveys of …
Collin was born and raised just on the other side of the Cape Fear River in Leland NC, Re is a Marine who served with the ACE (Air Combat Element) at MALS-14 (Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron) in Cherry Point NC, Re was a 6414, which is an Aviation Electronics Technician, specializing in Communication/Navigation Equipment for …
Izzi Tetterton – U.S. Navy Veteran Family Member I can still feel the horror I felt that night. A nightmare that felt so real, I believed for many years that it really took place. If I close my eyes, I can practically embody my six-year-old self, in one of my first-ever nightmares where I …
Tyler is from Denver, Colorado, and served in the US Air Force. Re served at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs and at Tyndall Air Force Base in Panama City Beach as a Firefighter and Crew Chief. Re is currently enrolled at CFCC for emergency management, hoping to return to firefighting with the possibility …
Army veteran SPC Andreah Anderson entered the Army right out of high school. She attended basic training at Ft. Jackson, SC, graduated in March 2009, then continued her training AIT at Ft. Lee, VA for her MOS 92G. After she graduated AIT, she received her duty station of Ft. Campbell, Ky, and reported there in …
Travis Mitchell is from Burkburnett, Texas. Re served in the USMC from 2006-2009 as Combat Engineer 1371 (9TR ESB) before being medically separated. Travis used the GI Bill® from 2010-2013 to earn over 100 college credits. Re also graduated from the Police Academy in 2012 at Pasco Hernando Community College, FL. Travis moved to North …
Laura Figueroa was born and raised in Colombia. She has always been driven to painting and drawing, and she feels serving with the National Guard has given her the best of both worlds. Laura gets to attend to her daily activities and enjoy her family and friends while being part of something greater.
Flint was a machine gunner in the Marines from 2017-2022. He went on two deployments including Norway on his first deployment where the photograph was taken. In addition to Norway, he has been to Ukraine, Sweden, Greece, Afghanistan, and several other countries. Currently, he is working towards a degree in English.
Tiffany Fudge (formerly Dusterhoft) served 12 years in the Army as a 25V Combat Documentation Production Specialist also known as a Combat Camera. She served in Iraq from 2007-2008 with the 55th Combat Camera Company out of Fort Meade, Maryland. In Iraq, Tiffany served with many different units, including her most memorable 3rd Infantry division …