The Heart of a Marine: Building a Legacy After the Explosions Have Stopped

Jared McGowen's time as a U.S. Marine consisted of some of the most tedious, miserable, exciting, and terrifying days of his life.

When his days of getting shot at ended, he hung up his boots and traded a rifle for a laptop. He had a lot of questions:

• Now what am I supposed to do?

• I don't have to shave?

• Can I put my hands in my pockets?

With a pat on the back and a certificate in hand, he was lost and wondering how he could translate his infantry skills to talents that would appeal...