Macylea Ruberg is not just my twin sister, but also my closest friend. We've shared countless memories growing up together, from jumping out of second story windows to jumping off of dangerously high cliffs. Feels like there might be a pattern. Kylea's confidence and bravery have been defining traits. Her support and encouragement have been invaluable to me, and I'm incredibly grateful to have her standing by my side on this special day.

Isabella Henry and I have been friends since fifth grade. Where she'd try and break the sound barrier with me in wheelchair. Later we bonded over our love for swimming and spent countless hours training together in high school. Even after she moved to Texas for college, we've stayed in touch regularly, continuing to support each other though all of life's ups and downs. Belle's reliability and good character have always been her standout qualities, and I'm thrilled to have her as part of my special day.

Alana Reid and I have known each other for about eight years, having worked together at Central Peninsula Hospital, then Alaska Regional Hospital, and now at Central Mat-Su Fire Department. Alana has always been a team player, looking for ways to be helpful and supportive in every situation. Her reliability and happy outlook have made her not just a coworker but an amazing friend.

Better known to me as Ozzie, I met this guy when we both arrived to our first duty station in Anchorage, Alaska circa 2014. Little did we know it would go from young 18 year old's getting our start in life to old dudes that visit each other across the country (and play video games like teenagers 24/7). I asked Jacob to be my best man when i realized he was probably my longest closest friend at this point in my life and I am thankful to call Jacob and Kaila dear friends.

I've known Carlos since about 2012. We met in JRTOC where I chose him over many others to become a platoon commander and brought him under my wing. A friendship starting there, is one of three that have lasted this long in my life. In my experience its pretty rare to make a true life long friend but i did with Carlos.

Erik, like Carlos, I've known since JROTC and I've known him just as long. Erik was the level headed one when our group got up to shenanigans. Erik is a very kind person always asking about me and my family and ensuring things are going good in my life and I couldn't ask for a better friend. I'm also incredibly thankful he could make it here. I know we don't see each other often but I appreciate you so much.