Name:Evan Hunt, Sergeant, USMC
Graduation Year: 2005
High School: Bellevue West
In what branch(es) of the military did you serve? U.S. Marine Corps
Military Years of Service: 10
War Service: Operation Iraqi Freedom

How did your experiences as a student prepare you for your military career?
Being from a military community like Bellevue brought a sense of service to me. Being involved with other military kids and programs such as as JROTC further supplanted my desire to one day serve my country.

What advice would you give current students and/or fellow alumni who are considering a career in the military?
Serving your country brings much more than a sense of pride. It’s an obligation that will forever change your mindset sense of service. The military offers so many routes to find a lifelong career or set you up for success after your service ends. Serving in the U.S. military also offers many options and routes to support furthering your education or training certifications.