MEMORANDUM **

Ramon Gonsalez-Reyes appeals from the 144-month sentence imposed following his guilty-plea conviction for possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, in violation of 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a)(1), (b)(1)(A), and 18 U.S.C. § 2. We have jurisdiction pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1291, and we affirm.

Gonsalez-Reyes contends that his sentence is unreasonable because the district court placed undue emphasis on the nature and circumstance of his offense and failed to adequately consider other 18 U.S.C. § 3553(a) factors, including the need to avoid sentencing disparities under § 3553(a)(6). The record, however, shows that the district court considered and properly applied the factors in imposing a below-the-Guidelines sentence. See 18 U.S.C. §§ 3553(a)(1) & (a)(2); United States v. Knows His Gun, 438 F.3d 913, 918 (9th Cir. 2006) (noting that the requirement to consider the § 3553(a) factors “does not necessitate a specific articulation of each factor separately, but rather a showing that the district court considered the statutorily-designated factors in imposing a sentence.”).

*644Gonsalez-Reyes also contends that the district court failed to consider his lack of a prior criminal history. We disagree. The district specifically discussed and commended Gonsalez-Reyes for his lack of a prior criminal history. See id.

Gonsalez-Reyes further contends that the district court did not adequately explain the reasons for the sentence. This is belied by the record. See id.

AFFIRMED.