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Video by Ricardo Reyes-Guevara

Why I Serve (Master Sgt. Michael Thomas)

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center

Aug. 7, 2024 | 0:33

Master Sgt. Michael Thomas, assigned to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, explains why he serves in the United States Army, as part of the Department of Defense, Why I Serve Campaign, Aug. 7, 2024. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, invites all service members, DoD civilians, and senior leaders to engage with his video message by recording a selfie video or a sit-down direct to camera, or by issuing a social media post with a quote and graphic, using the hashtag #WhyIServe to share their reasons for serving. (DOD video by Ricardo J. Reyes)