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Andrew Patterson, a lieutenant commander in the U.S. Navy Reserve, completed a nine-month deployment in Kabul, serving as branch chief of Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Plans and Operations in Afghanistan. A 12-year veteran of the reserves, he led intelligence collection operations against the Taliban throughout Afghanistan. “It is an honor to serve my country and to serve alongside so many dedicated professionals,” said Andrew in a story released by the Navy. “I’m proud of my team and, on a personal level, proud to continue my family’s long-standing military service to our nation.”