— Chapter 13 —

The Academy Begins

Black and white photo of five people in formal attire standing indoors, possibly at a formal event or ceremony. The text indicates they are officers and the photo was published in a newspaper.

The academy is more than training. It is the formal crossing from desire into duty, with all the nerves, sacrifice, and anticipation that come with finally stepping fully into the calling.

Black-and-white photo of a man in military uniform with medals, stripes, and insignia, looking directly at the camera.

John Hardy

A close-up photo of an older man with white hair and a beard, wearing a light-colored denim shirt, standing in front of a white wall with some wires visible.
Handwritten text describing a military experience, mentioning being sent to Ben Hoa in Vietnam, and using different types of rifles and weapons, including the M16 rifle and a rubber plant.

Jerry Breland

Jerry Breland Bio