Spc. Daniel Twomey, a native of Festus, Mo., is an infantry team leader with 3rd Platoon, Company A, 1st Battalion, 14th Infantry Regiment "Golden Dragons," 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, Multi-National Division – Baghdad. Twomey is awaiting promotion to become a sergeant and hopes that as he rises in rank, it will also help him progress in reaching his life's goals.