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Background: Bellevue, WA-based Symetra Financial Corporation provides retirement plans, employee benefits, life insurance and annuities through a national network of independent advisors and agents. Together with SCAN, the organization created a salute to the Men and Women of America’s Armed Forces on Independence Day.

Profile: First Lieutenant Braden Coleman, Pilot C-17, based at Mc Chord Air Force Base. Braden is honored to serve in the military. Every time he wears the uniform in public he feels proud, especially when veterans or citizens say Thank You. He says it’s awesome to be in an organization with so many great people currently, that had served before him and that will serve after him. Braden wishes everyone a happy July 4th from the 4th Airlift Squad at Mc Chord Air Force Base. He ends with, “Go Mariners…enjoy the 4th.”

Senior Airmen John, Crew Chief at Mc Chord Air Force Base. John says Independence Day means freedom and liberty in this great land that God’s provided for us to enjoy. He believes that July 4th is a day for recreational activities, family and friends free of oppression from enemies. For John, patriotism is a passion.