Congrats -- and blessings -- to a United States Marine!

A good friend of mine, 2nd Lt. Brian Hanrahan, USMC, graduated from Basic School this morning and will be going to Pensacola, FL for flight training as he prepares to fly helicopters for the Corps. I am proud to know him. I am even more proud to count him as a friend. At the age of 25, prior to 9/11, Brian decided that he was called to serve his country as a Marine officer. He is a man of faith and conviction, and I wish there were more young men like him in our church and our world. We will be praying for you, Brian.

Semper Fi