Military Personnel
The Resume
(July 10, 1984- )
Born in Pike County, Kentucky
Charlie Company
8th Marine Regiment
United States Marine Corps (2002-2005)
Subject of the 2004 Luis Sinco photograph 'The Marlboro Marine'
Why he might be annoying
As a child, he was ordained as a minister.
He smoked.
After his discharge from the military, he joined an outlaw motorcycle gang.
Why he might not be annoying
His unit took part in the Second Battle of Fallujah, encountering heavy fire (November 2004).
After his photo gained worldwide attention, he was offered the chance to return to the United States, but refused, not wanting to leave behind his unit.
He suffered Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), including nightmares, blackouts, depression, violent outbursts, suicidal thoughts and depression.
He represented the mental turmoil tackled by soldiers fighting the Second Iraq War.
Credit: Black Chic
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