In September of
2003, Brett began his active enlistment in the US Navy. The journey took him
from Medford, OR to Portland for the official swearing in, then on the plane to
Great Lakes Training Center, near Chicago
IL.
The Trip Swearing in Training Base Graduation Lackland AFB 1st Assignment, Gaeta Italy
He stayed at the training center through January of 2004, and then was assigned to A school (advanced training) at Lackland Air Force Base, near San Antonio TX. Brett has obtained the rate of Master At Arms with the ultimate goal to become a civilian police officer, after obtaining training and experience in the Navy, and is currently guarding the homeport base for the USS Mt. Whitney, the command ship for the 6th Fleet in Gaeta, Italy
Brett has been awarded ribbons in marksmanship for 9mm handgun and M16 rifle to date.
More of the Navy story here. Brett's Earned Awards
Follow this link to see the bracelet found metal detecting.