My name's Joe, and I'm originally from Gaithersburg, MD. I'm a field medic in the Army, currently stationed at Fort Drum, NY. I love spending time with my family and friends when my job allows, and I love the outdoors, especially being at the beach or on the water.

I was raised and schooled to be a gentleman, and I know that's a bit old-fashioned, but it's who I strive to be all the time (most of the time at least ;) haha). Real men treat women right, pick up the check, hold open doors, walk ladies home, and put women's needs above their own. I'm a nice sweet guy, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't be ready for some teasing and banter. :)

Fitness has become a big part of my life in recent years. I ran my first marathon in 2012, and I'm training for a half iron-length triathlon this year and hopefully a full one in 2014. I like to stay active and be healthy, but I'm still a sucker for sleeping in on the weekends and munching on some junk food here and there.

I'm a senior line medic with an Army reconnaissance squadron. Like every job out there, it has its ups and downs, but I really do like what I do and being a part of the military. In the near future, I'll be joining an Army program to go back to college and finish my bachelor's degree and get commissioned as an officer, at which time, I'll put in my packet for medical school. So, long story short, Army medic now, future Army doctor/surgeon (hopefully).

Oh, I know - I'm really, really good with names. I have a good memory in general, but something about names and faces clicks with me. My friends apparently love it because we can go out anywhere and meet 20 new people, and I, sober or not, will remember each and every one of them. :)

You mean besides my charming personality and dashing good looks? Haha well ... then I'd have to say my smile and my eyes

Books: Gates of Fire, most stuff by Crichton, Clancy, and Tolkien
Movies: The Rock, Tommy Boy, Star Wars, Aliens, the Lord of the Rings, Indiana Jones, How to Train Your Dragon (yeah, I know, I'm a kid haha)
Shows: Seinfeld, The Office, Big Bang Theory, How I Met Your Mother, Shameless, Family Guy, and American Dad
Music: A little bit of everything
Food: Tex-Mex (enchiladas and burritos especially), Chinese, and a good-old fashioned American cheeseburger

Family, friends, fresh air, exercise, movies, and a hot shower.

What the bark on trees is made of. (Bonus points if you get the reference ladies)

Stuck on base looking for something to do besides go to the gym, watch movies, and play video games. But if I'm home, I'm out having a good time with my best friend.

The music on my iPod is wicked embarrassing.

You'd like to chat, get to know me, or whatever. I consider myself very approachable and I don't bite :). I could always use a few more people to chat with while I'm up here, and who knows, maybe we'll hit it off.