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Other than the possibility that my uniform might not fit (due to medications identified later that caused weight issues), I have been very uncomfortable with the thought of wearing my Navy uniform at all.
I also don’t feel as much a part of the Navy team any longer because of the way I had to leave the Navy. I was part of the Navy team as soon as I joined the Navy in 2000, and enjoyed the connections I fostered for a majority of my career, until my medical needs overwhelmed my professional needs and I was forced to accept my path to medical retirement.
Jonathan's own pride in service is fully evident in his story below.
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