Mike Kellum, CTE & Workforce Development Major
- Army Reserves: May 1995 - May 2001
- NC National Guard in 2007- 2014.
My wife was pregnant when 9/11 happened and I delayed rejoining right away. Already having started my life’s work as a police officer, I joined the NC National Guard in 2007 and deployed to Iraq shortly after. I threw in the towel the second time in 2014.
I learned many things such as leadership and selflessness, but probably the most important thing was perspective. I served in Iraq beside Iraqis. I was able to get a glimpse of the world through their eyes. I lost friends. I experienced combat. I grew as a human being. It’s that different perspective that make veterans a valuable part of any work group or team.
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