Serving America with Honor: Becoming a US Marine and Going into Combat

Coming to America from Ecuador was a dream come true since I was a child. It was how everyone portrayed it--the way of life--and that no matter who you are or where you came from, you can achieve your goals if you set your mind to it, known as the American dream. After I obtained my bachelor of science in marine engineering with a coast guard license from Massachusetts Maritime Academy, I started shipping with steam and diesel ships all over the world, carrying containers, military equipmen...