Lily is one of Host Tess’s best friends from high school who has been serving the public since before she graduated high school. Lily is the 2nd child born out of 5 and has always had a passion for taking care of those around her. Lily’s first job was a lifeguard for the community pool, and her first schooling was for emergency medical training (EMT). She currently works as a Fire Control-man for the Norfolk Virginia Naval Base, the largest naval base in the country. Her flavor is Tomahawk missiles, integrity, faith, and family. Come along with us as Lily speaks honestly about the Navy, boot camp, deployments, suicide prevention, port of entry, and traveling the world with her ship full of sailors to keep our lands and seas safe.

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