Paulie Larocco served in the U.S. Navy from 2009 to 2017, stationed in San Diego, California. During Operation Enduring Freedom, Paulie served on the visit, board, search and seizure team and took part in boarding operations in the Strait of Hormuz. Concluding these operations, the strike group he was assigned to returned to the North Arabian Sea in support of coalition ground operations in Afghanistan.

Today, Paulie is proud to serve as an officer of VFW Post 4927, where he continues his lifelong commitment to camaraderie, service, and supporting his fellow veterans.