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Today's Poll!Lawmaker discusses how naval service helped shape his legislative perspective
Monday, August 13, 2012
“A large amount of work to do in a limited amount of time” — that is how state Rep. Rick Stream, R-Kirkwood, describes his obligations at the state Capitol. However, the lawmaker acknowledges the training received in the Navy strengthens his ability to prioritize the many legislative responsibilities he encounters.
A 1967 graduate of Kirkwood High School, Stream pursued a college education prior to enlisting in the service.
Following his graduation from University of Missouri-St. Louis in 1971, he was accepted into the Navy’s officer program.
“I always knew I would be in the military,” Stream said. His father had served as a naval officer in the Pacific during World War II.
During the 19 weeks of initial training, he received instruction focused on three primary areas: academics, athletics and military performance.
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