Damion McAlister is a native of Clinton, MS. “I am twenty-one years old and currently serving in the United States Navy Reserves. As I do enjoy serving my country, my new found love is modeling. Being a model takes dedication, confidence, and tough skin. Submitting to hundreds of casting calls and getting rejected isn’t easy, and one must continue to push forward and be willing to face adversity. It all began: At the age of 20 when I participated in my first fashion show here in Jackson, Mississippi (Rock the Runway).