Mr. Christoper Rick served 30 years as an enlisted Soldier and as an officer in the Army in the National Guard, Reserves, and mobilized Army. He always wanted to be in the military, and it helped him pay for college. Mr. Rick was deployed to Afghanistan, Kuwait, Hurricane Katrina, and taught at the Latvian National Defense Academy in Riga, Latvia. The most appealing part of being in the Army was the opportunity to make money. There were always challenges but working with my team was the best way to work past the problems. My family supported me because they were happy not to have to pay for college. As a Guardsman, you bring the perspective of having to manage a family and a civilian career. A lot of Active Duty officers have never worked a real job other than the military. As a teacher, he wants to show the students the value and benefits of doing what you are told. He wants to ensure the students resumes are completed before they graduate high school. Most of the values and duties of a teacher are needed as a military leader. Ultimately, his long-term goals and aspirations are to make a difference in the lives of his students.