Veteran Tribute Week: Meet Navy Veteran Andy Damin From Evansville

Meet Navy Veteran Andy Damin From Evansville

I've learned a lot of crazy things about our local Veterans this week, but nothing rang more true than the care package Andy Damin used to receive on his Navy ship. The thing he wanted most from home? Ski and Grippos, the most Westside thing you could have, but he shared this magic with his Navy brothers and enjoyed some of their favorites as well. At least this is what he was doing when he wasn't chilling in the air conditioning of the Calibration Lab. Check out the full interview with Andy below for more on the AC.

All The Cool Places Being A Shellback Can Take You

Andy has had the opportunity to travel the world during his service, which he recommends as the highlight to anyone considering joining up. Andy thoroughly enjoyed his tour with the Air Force and says that if you are young and want the opportunity to see things in this world you otherwise would not, you should definitely consider joining the military. In the full interview, you'll hear Andy talk about all the port cities he visited, his favorites, and why, as well as the explanation for a Shellback. Like every branch in the military, hazing is common for the preverbial rookies. As a seaman, you do not become a Shellback until you have crossed the equator. Check out the interview with Navy Veteran Scott Gebhart for a more in-depth look at becoming a Shellback. Check out the full interview with Andy Damin below.