Daniel J. Lakemacher is an active-duty sailor who currently bears the title of petty officer second class, USN. On May 4, 2009, he filed a request to be classified as a conscientious objector and discharged. Daniel does not claim to speak on behalf of the Navy, nor does he wish to continue his non-consensual employment as a member of the Armed Forces. He posts regular updates on the progress of his request at his blog.