So it should come as no surprise to you that we share a strong and lifelong bond based on the military experiences and values we have in common. I understand that bond better than anyone. I have built a network of veterans who deepen and strengthen that bond day in and day out. A personal and professional network comprised of retired officers and noncommissioned officers who dedicate themselves as advocates for those who are currently serving in our military, all those who have honorably served in the past and their families.