This week’s #FirstieFriday is Ryan Jolton. He currently serves as 21st Company’s executive officer. Originally from Lakewood, Colorado, just over an hour from Colorado Springs, MIDN Jolton grew up learning what service meant to him. “My dad would take me down for Air Force Academy football and baseball games. From there, I fell in love with the idea of going to a service academy, where you and your peers have the same common goal in mind: to serve your country. My grandpa served in the Army as a tank commander in Korea, and hearing his stories, learning about the memories and friendships he made, and observing the life he led, I knew I wanted to go to a service academy. I really love the opportunity to be part of something bigger than myself and work with like-minded individuals. I am so thankful for this experience, and I cannot wait to get to the Fleet. As I’ve been here, it has become so much easier to appreciate everything we have and to really take it all in. We genuinely walk i...