Growing up, what did service mean to you, uh, before you took on these bigger forms while you started, uh, before you started the Marines or the medicine, and how did your upbringing, upbringing in spirituality influence your decision to join the Marines?

I think my foundation and service began very early, uh, largely through Mandir, our place of worship, and my family.

My mother introduced me to the concept of seva, an ability for me to give back to m- the community through service.

As a child, service served in different forms.

Sometimes it meant helping people meet basic needs, and that would be through food drives or cooking for others, supporting families who might need assistance, shelter, or nourishment.

It was very hands-on and felt very human- humane.

My father influenced me in a different but equally powerful way through his medical practice.

Yeah