I joined the U.S. Marines in July of 2006 as rifleman. At first, I was attached to MARSOC and cross-trained as a machine gunner. I completed my first deployment with MARSOC in 2007-2008 in the Helmand Province of Afghanistan. After returning from my first deployment, I, again, deployed with 3rd Battalion 8th Marines back to the Helmand River Valley from 2008-2009. In 2010, I left the Marine Corps and for the following decade I pursued my doctorate in psychology at West Virginia University. My academic and clinical practice has focused on Veterans issues of PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, and Moral Injury. Specifically, my dissertation for my doctorate program was on Morally Injurious experiences of combat exposed Veterans. During my academic studies, I have received multiple awards in the area of research/presentation on Veterans issues and combat related trauma. My Firebase: solo.to/wm2podcast