Photo By Senior Chief Petty Officer Anastasia McCarroll | Photo courtesy of Christopher Itrube Norfolk, Va. (Nov. 30, 2018) Itrube brothers...... read more read more
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“It’s kind of cool being a twin,” said Operations Specialist Seaman Christopher Itrube, a Cape Coral, Florida native, “Sometimes we say the same thing at the same time or even wear the same clothes on occasion without ever planning it.”
Itrube is a Sailor in the Navy and a Soldier in the Army. Brothers, Christopher and Christian Itrube joined the service together.
“Both of us went in at the same time, just different paths,” explained Itrube. “We wanted to make a difference and serve our country. At the same time, we wanted to make a name for ourselves, him [Christian] in the Army and me in the Navy.”
Both brothers are stationed in Virginia, Christian is an infantryman at Camp Allen. Even if they are in different branches of the Armed Forces, it seems not even that can stop sibling rivalry.
“We definitely always compete when it comes to physical things like working out,” Itrube explained. “We love to push each other beyond our limits and be able to call our self the better Sailor or the better Soldier. The inter-branch rivalry just makes it more fun.”
Christopher was inspired to join the service because of his oldest brother Julio who is a Chief Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling).
“Growing up, I saw how independent and responsible he was as a result of being a Sailor. It was amazing,” Itrube said. “Seeing how being a Sailor in the Navy makes you a role model for those around you, it was just astounding.”
Christopher expressed his thoughts on being a Sailor with pride.
“I just flat out love the fact I am able to become a better Sailor each and every day,” stated Itrube, “I want to be a role model for friends and family.”
Even with him a Sailor and his brother being a Soldier, they still talk about the same passions they have since they were little.
“It doesn’t matter how long it’s been since we have been together, or if we just talked about it,” said Itrube, “The one thing we always go back to is soccer. We talk a lot about soccer, tons. We share the same fiery passion for the sport and we are both very competitive with each other about it. Whether it’s a big game or a small one, the team we love or not, we always come back to soccer. That has been one constant since we both joined the service.”
Despite his brother being in another branch of service and the rivalry that comes with it, Christopher is hopeful for his twin.
“I feel very excited for Christian because he is definitely happy and I know he’s working hard as he can. The funny thing is that he actually plans on finishing his contract and switching to the Navy. We’ll have all three Itrube brothers under one banner, Julio as a Chief and me and Christian wherever we are on that ladder at the time.”
As most twins are; they stay very close to this day.
"Growing up with my brother was interesting, said Itrube. We did everything together. We had the same friends, played the same sports and even had the same part-time job. We were definitely close as kids and still are. With him being stationed here with me, we live together and that lets us spend a lot of time together."
The brothers retain a strong bond despite that which separates them showing no matter the distance; their bond keeps them close.
| Date Taken: | 02.20.2019 |
| Date Posted: | 02.20.2019 15:34 |
| Story ID: | 311309 |
| Location: | NORFOLK, VA, US |
| Hometown: | CAPE CORAL, FL, US |
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