September 23, 2021
US Military with Andrew
Description
Former US Army Captain and captain of our hearts Andrew Lee discusses his journey from Cerritos to Afghanistan, sharing his experience as an Asian American at West Point and his love for wadis.
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Bio
Andrew Lee grew up in Cerritos, CA and attended the US Military Academy in West Point, New York. As a cadet, Andrew was part of the academy's water polo team, and eventually graduated with the rank of Lieutenant. After graduating, he was deployed to Afghanistan where he led a team of soldiers in infrastructure construction throughout the country, designing and managing the first web-based repair request system in Afghanistan and overseeing hundreds of construction and deconstruction projects throughout Afghanistan, eventually achieving the rank of Captain. After his military career, Andrew attended the UCLA Anderson School of Management, where he received his MBA degree, and has since worked as a senior product marketing manager at Microsoft.
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What Jason Learned
When dumping the waste after an RV trip, be sure to make sure the cap covering the waste tank is properly in place before disposal.
What Kelcey Learned
Bob Ross used to be a drill sergeant in the US Air Force.
Top Five Tips for Transitioning to Civilian Life From the Military

  1. It's okay to be yourself

  2. Leverage your strong military network connections

  3. Be proud that you are a veteran

Fact or Fiction: US Military Edition

  1. In the Army-Navy Game, Navy is currently ahead in the head-to-head record by 7 games, which is coincidentally, the same number of games both teams have tied since the game began in 1890 - FICTION (The record is 61-53-7 in favor of Navy)

  2. As of a 2013 DoD demographics report, Asians accounted for only 10% of enlisted men and women, and only 5% of officers - FICTION (3.8% of enlisted men and women, and 4.4% of officers are of Asian descent)

  3. The 442nd Infantry Regimental Combat Team, composed of almost entirely second-generation Americans of Japanese ancestry (Nisei), was the most decorated unit for its size and length of service in the entire history of the US Military - FACT (The regiment earned more than 9,000 Purple Hearts, 21 Medals of Honor, and 8 presidential citations)

  4. Much like our guest Andrew, famed Dodger Jackie Robinson joined the Army during World War II, and was honorably discharged as a captain, the same rank as Andrew - FICTION (Robinson was discharged as a second lieutenant)

Won't You, Haiku?
US Military

Waddies have hard stuff
David Kim is Cerritos
David Kim is hard