JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. –
What's your full name, job title and unit?
- Matthew Ratchford, Military Working Dog Trainer/Handler, 11 Security Support Squadron
What's your hometown city and state?
- Williston, Florida
What has being in the military allowed you to do that you wouldn’t have otherwise allowed you to do?
- The military has allowed me to travel the world to see different countries.
What's the coolest thing you’ve done in the military?
- I provided explosive detection capabilities for the President of the United States during the Hanoi summit meeting with Kim Jong Un.
What hobbies do you have/what do you do in your spare time?
- I enjoy shooting, off road driving and camping.
What is the Biggest challenge you’ve faced in your life?
Being separated from my family due to the military life has been a big challenge.
What are two interesting facts about yourself?
- I married my high school sweet heart and I have two sons.