A calm, quiet morning is something Mike Russell does not take for granted after serving just over 21 years in the Army.
The Army led Russell to realize his love of nature, as he reflected on peaceful mornings.
“The Army gave me my love of the outdoors,” Russell said. “Peaceful moments on guard, … just before sunup— I’d sip coffee from my old Stanley thermos, and it was quiet. You’d see the forest come alive when the sun rose in the morning, and you’d see all sorts of critters would appear. I loved it. … I still love it.”
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