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Seargent Randy Camardelle was born and raised in Marrero, La, and is the oldest of 6 children. He joined the Marine Corps in Jan 2003 and was stationed at Camp Pendleton in Oceanside, Ca,. His MOS was Enlisted Aircrew and he served as a door gunner and helicopter mechanic on the CH-46E BATTLE PHROG during his time there. He deployed twice to the Al Anbar Province of Iraq to Al Taquadam Airbase providing CASEVAC (Casualty Evacuation) before EAS’ing in April of 2008. He served in the reserves for 1 year as an AH‑1 Cobra and UH‑1 Huey mechanic out of NAS Belle Chase, Louisiana. He graduated from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University with a Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics. He is Co-Founder and CEO of his inspection company, InServe Mechanical Integrity Group founded in 2018 and is also the Quartermaster of VFW Post 2130. He enjoys SCUBA diving, hanging out with friends, spending time with his family, and dropping it like its hot in his off time.
Katie was born and raised in Moreno Valley, Ca. She is the youngest of two children. Attending Riverside Community College in 2005, she was part of an internationally recognized College marching band traveling to perform in London England and Madrid Spain. Katie moved to Louisiana in the summer of 2006 to complete her schooling at McNeese State University’s school of education. She graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education in the spring of 2011. She worked for 5 years as a teacher at Southwest Louisiana Charter and Lake Charles Charter Academies teaching kindergarten and second grade, earning New Teacher of the Year award. She currently works for InServe Mechanical as HR Manager. She enjoys crafts, baking, and watching shitty crime drama’s.
Randy and Katie met in 2005 after which she stood him up for their first date, and they started dating in 2006 after Randy finally pinned her down. They married in October of 2009 and have 3 children together. Aiden (12), Colton (9) and Regina … I mean Addie (7).
Jason is a USMC Veteran and was a radio operator stationed at Camp at Lejeune. Jason was attached to 2nd Recon Battalion and later attached to headquarters Battalionn small craft co where he was deployed to OIF I & OIF II. After leaving the Marines Jason has worked in law enforcement, worked on airplanes, was a truck driver, has been working in the electrical field for the past 9 years and now is the owner of Mack Electrical. His hobbies include spending time outdoors with his family, Hunting, and hanging by a by a fire while drinking a smooth whiskey.
Jason has been married to his wife Randi going on 7 years and they currently reside in Lake Charles. Randi has worked in the hospital setting doing insurance verification and admitting for 7 years . She currently works at The Chamber of SWLA doing as the accounts receivable. Her hobbies at this time include putting up with Jason and Growing their baby. They have a 4yo son Grady and they’re currently expecting their second child due in August or September. (birth announcement to their family and friends)
Brandon & Nakita Lambert are both Air Force veterans. Brandon served from 2005–2013 and was part of the 2nd Communications squadron at Barksdale Air Force Base. He deployed from August 2010- February 2011 in support of Operation Enduring Freedom with the 101st Airborne which earned him the Army Achievement medal while being the only Air Force personnel on station. Brandon was also involved in numerous NATO and Humanitarian missions that strengthened U.S. and Afghan relations. Nakita served from 2009–2012 and was part of the 59th Surgical Operations Squadron at Lackland Air Force Base. She was part of a monumental team that helped in the transition of Willford Hall from being a level 1 trauma center to an ambulatory surgical center in preparation for Joint Base San Antonio.
Nakita and Brandon were married in July of 2011 and reside in Lake Charles, LA and have one son Killian who is 6. Brandon currently works for Citgo as a Technical Analyst. He received his associate in information technologies from Southern New Hampshire University in November 2021 and is currently working towards his bachelor’s in computer science. He is the Chaplin at VFW POST 2130 and has created a weekly support group for veterans in need. Brandon enjoys hunting, woodworking and watching LSU football. Nakita is currently the Lambert Household Administrator, Principle, and teacher at Springside Bayou Homeschool. She earned her bachelor’s in business administration from Southern New Hampshire University in 2021. She participates in the local veteran community via Krewe de Valhalla and VFW Post2130. She enjoys crafting, reading, baking and all things homesteading.
Shane is an Army Veteran and served with the Montana Army National Guard in the 1049TH Engineer Detachment Fire Fighting. Shane is currently serving in the Louisiana Air Guard as a Staff Sergeant with the 259TH Air Traffic Control Squadron out of Alexandria. Shane and Jennifer have been together for 20 years but married for 15 years. Shane is from Montana, but his crazy cajun wife from Westlake brought him down to Moss Bluff where they currently live.
Their blended family consists of four adult children: two boys and two girls, which are spread out from Montana, to Texas, to Louisiana. Shane and Jennifer have three wonderful grandchildren: two boys and one girl. Shane has been a general contractor/carpenter for over 18 years and is the owner of Royal Construction & Remodeling, Inc., which has been a past supporter of Krewe fundraisers and Whitetails Unlimited. Jennifer works from home as a paralegal for New American Funding.
Shane volunteers his time serving and his construction skills at his church, World Redemption Center, and the Ward 1 Fire Department.
SWLA's Veteran Only Mardi Gras Krewe
