Sgt. Marco Martinez

Sgt. Marco Martinez went from being a gang member as a teen to a hero in the United States Marine Corps. Sgt. Martinez tells Gene about his unconventional path to becoming the first Hispanic American during Operation Iraqi Freedom to earn the Navy Cross - second only to the Medal of Honor.

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Hear firsthand stories from America’s military heroes on Veterans Chronicles. From D-Day, Iwo Jima, and Khe Sanh to Baghdad, Fallujah, and Afghanistan, this podcast features exclusive interviews with eyewitnesses to history’s greatest battles. Rare archival recordings and segments like “Heroes of the Air” and “World War II Chronicles” bring their courage to life. Subscribe for gripping tales of bravery and sacrifice.For more information, visit radioamerica.com/veterans-chronicles/