- Name: Gunnery Sgt. Andrew Slater
- Hometown: Terre Haute, IN
- Time in service: 16 years
- MOS: 2311 - Ammunition Technician
- Crane Army title: Ammunition Liaison
Why did you join the military?
"I grew up in a small town and didn't leave the state until I was 24. I had a son when I was young, and I eventually joined the Marine Corps in order to provide for him. The Marine Corps provided me an opportunity to build a life and a career, and now I'm a better man, father and leader. It has challenged me to live life as a modern day warrior."
What are your hobbies?
"I've been drawing since I was four, which led me to also become a tattoo artist. I love to tinker with vehicles - I built a Cadillac CTS with Lamborghini-style doors and other cool upgrades. Remodeling homes is also a hobby of mine."
Where was your favorite place to travel?
"I have been to 38 countries since I first left Indiana at 24. I loved visiting Thailand, but my other favorite would have to be Hawaii. It was my first duty station after I finished training at Redstone Arsenal. I was really living my best life there."
About Crane Army
Crane Army Ammunition Activity produces and provides conventional munitions in support of U.S. Army and Joint Force readiness. It is part of the Joint Munitions Command and the U.S. Army Materiel Command, which include arsenals, depots, activities and ammunition plants. Established Oct. 1977, it is located on Naval Support Activity Crane.
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