This chapter chronicles the speaker's challenging recovery from a knee operation and the unexpected news from their surgeon about a growth that required further surgery. It explores their transition from military service to civilian life, including stints in law enforcement and finance, while reflecting on the impact of the September 11 attacks and military deployments. The narrative emphasizes the importance of teamwork, communication, and adaptability in both military operations and personal journeys.
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Kopelman began his military career in the US Navy in 1985, training to become a Naval Aviator, and then transferred to the Marine Corps in 1992, where he continued to fly before becoming a forward air controller and earning his gold naval parachutist wings. His last assignment was as the Deputy Director for advisor training at Camp Pendleton.
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