Randy Dillow served in the United States Navy as a PR3, Parachute rigger aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln CVN-72 .  During his service he was awarded the Navy/Marine Corps Achievement Medal, Navy “E” Ribbon, Navy Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal and the Sea Service Deployment Ribbon.  He received his discharge from active duty while serving with Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron Seven Seven (HSM-77), Naval Base Coronado, Calif.