Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Shane Mields.
Shane served in the Navy from 1991 to 1999 as a Damage Controlman.
He served in Japan and Washington state. While deployed, Shane visited ports in Japan, Korea, Singapore, the Philippines, Australia, Abu Dahbi, Honk Kong, and more.
He was awarded a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for his service.
Thank you for your service, Shane!
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