Our first featured member of the military is Sergeant First Class Joe Irrthum (National Guard). Joe was nominated by his friend Kaila. Thank you for your service, Joe! 

Here's what Kayla wrote to us: "Joe has been a great friend of ours for the last eight years. He will hit his 20th year of service with the Minnesota National Guard in October of this year. Throughout his years of service, he's had three deployments. He's always put his soldiers above himself and without a doubt has dedicated himself to the Minnesota National Guard in the United States. Love you, buddy."