Eric Adkins

United States Marine Corps

How important teamwork is when striving to accomplish a mission.

Branch: United States Marine Corps

Rank: E-5 (Sgt)

Service Branch Role(s): 0331/8152 (Infantry Machine Gunner/Security Forces), Marksmanship Instructor (MCRD Parris Island, SC)

Current Civilian Role(s) (ITC): Leadership Development Manager (Kansas City, MO)

Favorite Duty Station (Perm or TDY): Margarita, Camp Pendleton, CA when serving with Weapons Company, 3/4, 1st Marine Division

Favorite Memorable Service Moment: It was always when returning home from deployments and stepping foot on U.S. soil.

Best Battle Buddy: Samuel “Sammy” Poolson

One Military Lifelong Lesson: How important teamwork is when striving to accomplish a mission.

Personal Interest: Huge Star Wars fan, a sneakerhead, men’s fashion over 40, mobile tech geek (Android), and an avid fan of the Kansas City Chiefs (win, lose or tie, I’m a Chiefs fan ’til I die).