Nicanor Mendoza III

Nicanor mostly uses his nickname, Nick, to make it easier for people. Nick is the third generation, following his father and grandfather, to join the military. His father, Nicanor II, served in the US Navy, retiring as a Corpsman Chief. His grandfather, Nicanor I, served in the US Army, retiring as a 1st Lieutenant during WWII. With this said, it makes Nick a pre-destined military brat. Nick grew up in the city of Orange, California. He joined the military late in life because he had many goals he wanted to achieve before making such a life sacrifice. After graduating high school in 1998, Nick went off to Culinary School in Portland, Oregon, receiving his first degree in Culinary Arts, majoring in Pastry Arts. After Culinary School, while working as a pastry chef, Nick decided to go back to college at The University College of Los Angeles wanting to achieve another Major in his life. Nick enrolled in Fire Administration, to become a municipal firefighter. As Nick was attending school f