Brianna and Hunter first met in 2021 while working together as space systems operators in the U.S. Space Force, tracking satellites and monitoring objects in orbit. What started as a professional connection soon grew into a friendship grounded in shared experience and mutual respect. Their first date came in September 2023—just pizza and horror movies at home—but it felt easy and genuine. That night revealed how naturally they connected, and before long, their bond deepened into a meaningful relationship. On November 8th, 2023, Hunter asked Brianna to be his girlfriend. As their lives began to intertwine, they spent more time together, eventually welcoming a miniature dachshund, Pickle, into their growing little family. In 2024, their relationship was tested by distance. Brianna moved to Michigan for a SkillBridge internship as a veterinary technician, while Hunter remained in California. Though the time apart was challenging, they stayed committed—learning how to support each other from afar and growing even closer through the experience. By April 2025, Hunter knew it was time. After carefully studying Brianna’s favorite ring styles, he found one he knew she’d love and quietly began planning the proposal. He arranged a photoshoot under the pretense of supporting a local photographer, with their dachshunds Pickle and Dobby in tow. On June 25th, Hunter proposed. With a quiet, nervous voice, he asked, “Brianna, will you marry me?” The moment was surreal and deeply meaningful—marking the beginning of the next chapter in a journey they've already proven they can navigate together, no matter the distance.