FAST FIVE: Damon Darakjy: A hero for veterans at the Cd'A American Legion
Meet Damon Darakjy, commander of the Coeur d'Alene American Legion Post 14.
1) What motivated you to enter the armed forces, and what did you enjoy/what was most interesting about working in military intelligence?
I joined the United States Marine Corps Reserves in 1991 after completing two years at North Idaho College. I was inspired to join the Marine Corps because I was very active in high school sports and I wanted a physical challenge. I ran cross country and track at NIC. Basically, the Marine Corps commercials just got me! However, later in my career, I would transfer over to the Army, eventually retiring out of the United States Army as a chief warrant officer 4. I stuck with joining in USMC Reserves so I could finish out my degree at the University of Idaho, which I did in 1995. I spent a few years in the Army National Guard in both Idaho and Washington after completing my obligation to the Marine Corps Reserves in the year of 2000 and I attended the counterintelligence special agent course at Fort Huachuca , Ariz. I am forever blessed to be part of our military intelligence community because of the diversity within its ranks. A blend of all religions, sexual orientations, genders, ethnicities, a truly rewarding career in military intelligence. I had to learn different cultures and languages. It was very mentally stimulating!
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