The Mayor of Menifee, California, is taking time away from office, but not for a typical reason.
Mayor Ricky Estrada took to Instagram to inform his constituents that, in addition to being their mayor, he is also a teacher — and an Air Force Reservist.
Now, Estrada has been called into action.
“It is important that I inform you that I have been called to serve our country abroad. I have been activated by the U.S. Air Force and will serve a 6-month deployment that is expected to start this October,” he said on Instagram.
In the meantime, Estrada will continue to serve the community. Upon his deployment, Mayor Pro Tempore Bob Karwin will assume Estrada’s duties.
Once his deployment ends, Estrada said he looks forward to “continuing all the great momentum [the] city has accomplished.”
Many in the comments section of the post were quick to commend Estrada for his bravery and service to the country.
Estrada did not disclose where he was being deployed.