(June 25, 2019) -  Clayton State alumnus Larry Richardson ’15 has always had a desire to serve his fellow man. After graduating high school, Larry joined the Marine Corps where he served for five years. In that time, he was stationed in Okinawa, Japan, which he recalled was an amazing experience to be exposed to the world through a different culture.

“I wanted to be part of something bigger than myself,” Larry says. “Defending this country is a great honor, and I feel fortunate to be able to say I did that.”

By 2000, Larry left the Marine Corps, but still felt the desire to serve. He joined the Fire Service for a brief period until after September 11, 2001 when he decided to begin his career in emergency management and homeland security.