I'm not a veteran. I picked up a camera anyway.

I'm Mike, a videographer, commercial drone operator, and the owner of RECON Media.

I first got involved with Esprit de Corps by doing what I knew how to do: picking up a camera and helping tell the story.

I'm not a veteran, but I believe supporting the military community doesn't require having worn the uniform yourself. It requires being willing to show up and contribute what you can.

Since EDC's earliest events, I've had the opportunity to document the people, programs, and moments behind the mission. What started as volunteering my time and creative work became something I wanted to continue being part of.

Today, as Director of Storytelling, my role is to help capture what EDC is building and, more importantly, the people behind it. Through video, photography, aerial media, and visual storytelling, I want people who weren't in the room to still understand why the moment mattered.

Because good work deserves to be seen, and good stories can bring more people into the mission.

I S.E.R.V.E. because everyone has something they can bring to the table.

For me, that's storytelling.

I may not have served in the military, but I can use the skills I've built to support the people who have, help their stories reach further, and document a community that is still being built.

I've been able to watch EDC grow from its earliest events, and I've seen what happens when veterans, families, volunteers, businesses, and community members all contribute what they do best.

Sometimes service is leading from the front. Sometimes it's volunteering. Sometimes it's making an introduction. For me, sometimes it's standing behind a camera and making sure a moment worth remembering isn't lost.

That's how I choose to show up.

Storytelling · Video Production · Photography · Aerial Media · Event Coverage · Creative Direction · Brand Story · Community Stories