Shane Gries

I'm a retired soldier, former diplomat, student of history and Dragon Award finalist. I've spent over eighteen years serving overseas in Europe, Asia and Oceania, and can order beer in several languages. I started my military career as a young enlisted man and then commissioned later on as an infantry officer. I'm a graduate of Airborne School, Ranger School, earned my Expert Infantryman Badge, and did some time in combat. I've even got a family around here someplace that continues to put up with my nonsense.