Gary Kidd, a native of Yelm, Washington, proudly served in the United States Air Force from January 1999 to January 2003. During his service, he specialized in Fire Protection/Medic duties at several key stations, including Anderson Air Force Base in Guam, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in North Carolina, Malmstrom Air Force Base in Great Falls, Montana, and Eielson Air Force Base in Fairbanks, Alaska.