Born in NY City, NY, and raised in Aibonito, Puerto Rico. Hector Rivera is a retired US Army Non-commissioned Officer with 27 years of service. During his late deployment to Afghanistan, he was dedicated to ensuring the prompt return home of all Fallen Heroes. His passion in life is his family and the military service. Photography is his talent, developed early in his life. He is a graduate of "Casa Aboy" Photography Academy and has participated in numerous photographic art exhibitions in Puerto Rico, the US, Spain, Canada, Germany, India, and other countries.