Andrew Zinkievich served in the United States Army as an Infantryman from 2005-2010 with the 25th Infantry Division, 3rd Brigade, 2nd Battalion, 35th Infantry Regiment, Bravo Company.  He served overseas for 2 tours to Iraq and during his first deployment served in Kirkuk, Iraq as well as the Diyala River Region during the Battle of Baqubha (Operation Arrowhead Ripper). Later he would be sent to Samarra, Iraq briefly before his company was sent north to a small patrol base outside of Ad-Dawr, Iraq.

Andrew's awards include:  Meritorious Unit Commendation, Army Commendation Medal (3rd Award), Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal with Campaign Star, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon(3rd Award), Overseas Service Bar (4th Award), Combat Infantryman Badge, Expert Infantryman Badge, Parachutist Badge and Expert Marksmanship Badges for various weapons. 

Andrew along with his wife Kerri, son Andrew, and daughter Evelynn currently reside in Cary where they both are members of VFW Post 7383.