By Tina M. Smith Originally published in The Front Porch Magazine, Fall–Winter 2026–2027, page 51. Serving in the military gave me the opportunity to see a lot of the world and to live in different countries. It opened my eyes to the world with an appreciation of diversity, but also deepened my appreciation and connection to the country I call home. Honestly, I would never choose to live anywhere but here. I am so blessed to have been born in this country where opportunity ab