Tran 's family has a history of service in the military . His great uncle , Tran Van Chon , was chief of naval operations and counterpart to Admiral Elmo Zumwalt . His father had also served in the military there . His brother , Hoa Tran , enlisted in the Marine Corps after the September 11 attacks . The family history of military service , along with the a desire to serve inspired by a conversation with friends about effecting change , led Tran to enlist in the military
September 11 attacks
September 11 attacks
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