(Family Series) When thinking of a military dad, what are your honest thoughts? Do you think loving, open communication, and a testament of respect to his wife for her role? Or, cold, unemotional, and mission first? Who will this military service member be to you?

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Dads are a big deal! For some, we never know how big of a deal they are until we feel the full absence of their presence. Whether that's because they’re never around or because their presence is missed when it counts the most. Either way, fathers are always teaching lessons. 

So, what does it mean to be dad and to be dad in the military? Well, U.S. military service member Jordan Hamilton answers this question in his own way and has some very interesting things to say.

Jordan’s story as a dad goes much deeper than deployments and 15 years of military leadership. He is also the spouse of someone who serves in the military, and they navigate life together, parenting not only one, but three children. How is it all possible?

He unpacks the peculiar way how he and his spouse met, and how his recent visit to the role of Mr. Mom has taught him a lot about wearing both pants in the family. So, what is his biggest epiphany?

Jordan really pulls in #thediversityduo when he has a profound moment with his own father, leaving Dr. Loren Michaels Harris and Cowboy Jax speechless for a moment in self-reflection towards their own relationships. 

The heartbeat in this conversation is strong! If you ever had any judgment on military dads and the relationship with their children, ask yourself now, if you have changed your mind after this awesome moment with a G.I. Dad.