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Despite finishing in the bottom third of his high school class, Dtori's story exemplifies that academic performance does not define capability. His military path—serving for 28 years—shaped him into a disciplined, analytical problem solver. Joining the Navy at 17, he initially targeted roles like machinist and nuclear operator before evolving into a specialist diver and submarine rescue expert. His early fascination with underwater environments was nurtured through childhood dives and a natural aptitude for aquatics, reinforced by rigorous Navy dive training that emphasized calmness and resourcefulness under pressure.