Robert A. Domenici is a highly decorated military veteran, who served seven years in the U.S. Army including two tours of duty in Afghanistan. Following graduation, Domenici enlisted in the U.S. Army. His first assignment was to the 1/11th Armed Calvary Regiment, California.

During his first assignment, he trained hundreds of soldiers in the tactics, techniques and procedures of the potential adversaries that the units would face in Iraq and Afghanistan. After re-enlisting in the Amry, Sgt. Domenici was assigned to the 10th Mountain Division, serving in Afghanistan from 2009-2012.

During this time he was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received while conducting joint combat operations with the Afghan National Security Forces in the province of Kandahar. He and his unit conducted more than 100 military operations.

He was honorably discharged from the Army in March 2012, and was awarded the Army Commendation Medal. He earned numerous other awards during his service to America including the Combat Infantry Badge, Global War on Terrorism Medal, NATO Service Ribbon, Army Achievement Medal, Overseas Ribbons, National Defense Ribbon, Meritorious Unit Citation, Army Good Conduct Medal, and more.

Domenici plans on attending college in the fall, majoring in computer networking and/or studying to be a nurse or paramedic.