My name is Hector
Cortes I was born in Madera, California on November 11, 1991. I have two
sisters and two brothers. I had a normal childhood, I lived in a good neighborhood,
had lots of friends, and went to a good elementary school. Most of my memories
are from visiting Mexico. As a child, we visited Mexico every two years. I remember
eating Mexican candy so much that it made me sick. I attended Madera South High
School and graduated in 2009. After high school I attended college while
working full time at Chukchansi Casino. While I was working there, I met a
beautiful woman, and we got married. A few
months after I decided to join the Navy.
I
am currently 22 years old and stationed in Port Hueneme. I work as a logistics
specialist. I’m in charge of supplying the battalion with all the essential
equipment that is needed. I love being in the navy because it’s very rewarding.
It gives me the opportunity to travel, and support my family. Being in the navy
and going to school full time is challenging, but at the same time, motivating.
In
the future I want to obtain my bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering. I plan
on using my degree to become a naval officer. I want to retire from the
military as a lieutenant or higher. I also plan on buying a house and raising a
family with my wife.
Congratulations on your first post! Welcome to the class.
ReplyDeleteI have many friends and family members who are in the military, and from what I have seen it can be very difficult, but also very rewarding. Good luck in your studies and your work!
ReplyDeleteI respect anybody who is in the military because it is a tough process physically and mentally. It's good that you love what you do.
ReplyDeleteI have the same problem with Mexican candy, so good it's hard to stop eating. I also plan to major in mechanical engineering, good luck to you.
ReplyDeleteThat is great that you are in the Navy. Most of my friends are in the Navy and they tell me all the great adventures they go through. It’s great what you do. Keep working hard and you will accomplish everything you set yourself.
ReplyDeleteThat's great that you joined the navy and have such ambitious goals for your future and the military has a lot of rewarding benefits.
ReplyDeleteMexican candy can be so good but then the sickness sucks. Also work hard for goals. Always stay motivated!
ReplyDeleteI have to agree about the navy being very rewarding. They have great benefits and nice retirement! Best of luck on moving up the ranks, I'm sure you can accomplish it if you have the right mind set and the desire for it!
ReplyDeletevery inspirational! keep moving forward, you have a good head on your shoulders. It will all pay off for you and your family.
ReplyDeleteThank you for serving our country! It must be hard to maintain that kind of career and go to school full time. Good luck with getting your Bachelor's Degree, seems like you're on the right path.
ReplyDeleteThe fact that you have so much drive to be a Fire Fighter, means you'll have a much better chance. I hear Oxnard College has an amazing program, good luck.
ReplyDeleteI go to Mexico every two years too with my family and when I get their I always get sick on something. When it's not candy it's hotdogs or tamales.
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