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What’s in your trophy case?
What’s in your trophy case? This is a very simple question on the surface; however, it requires a very in-depth reflection and great evaluation. Many of us know what a trophy case is, we have all been down the halls of our schools and have seen many accolades displayed. Not many of us have an actual trophy case in our homes but we still display our accomplishments just the same. If you were to walk in my office in my home, you would see the walls and bookshelves lined with the many accomplishments of my life thus far. Mounted on the walls are many of my military retirement plaques that are extremely large. Scattered around them are smaller versions of the achievements that I collected throughout my military career of 20 years. My bookshelves have hundreds of coins that were presented to me for a job well done. I have trophies, plaques, statues and pictures that demonstrate how brilliant my military career was. On the wall behind my computer are all my certifications and licenses that allow me to operate my business. My house is covered in wonderful family photos that paint a picture of great times. In my bedroom I have a binder that is 4 inches thick that contain all the awards and training that I collected in my military career. Everywhere you go in my home there are items that broadcast the marvelous ME! Even when I leave the house in my military uniform you can see my accomplishments by the visible high rank in the middle of my chest and the multiple badges on my upper left chest. Even my car has disable veteran license plates mounted on it. I am a walking and driving advertisement…