AJ is a retired Command Master Chief who has been through the claims process and understands the required level of support needed for veterans to get the VA disability rating they deserve. He joined the U.S. Navy in 1999 from Oakland, California, at the age of 18, as a hospital corpsman. For a quarter of a century, he served around the globe as an advocate for active-duty service members. While serving, he completed three combat tours in Afghanistan and one in Iraq in direct support of Operations Enduring and Iraqi Freedom.

AJ is a powerhouse leader with 25 years of experience serving the military community and their families. After his honorable service, he joined Just4Veterans in 2023 as a veteran coach. Today, he continues his profound efforts to assist other veterans in need of a VA rating increase. As a coach, AJ strives to bring the best out of his fellow veterans through dedicated partnership and counsel from beginning to end. This has been the hallmark of his success at Just4Veterans.

AJ is a loyal husband, father, and brother to those who served. He enjoys spending quality time with his family and friends, the great outdoors, and exploring new places.