Machinist Mate Andy served his country in the United States Navy for eight years, working on highly advanced nuclear-powered submarines. Honorably discharged, he attended school, working towards certifications on HVAC systems. Furthering his education and attaining an industry certification helped Andy secure a well-paying job after leaving the military. However, he had depleted all of his military education benefits and needed to obtain additional certifications that were just out of his financial reach.