I have a master chief that always said, punch and run.

I’ve lived the literal meaning of the ‘land of the free’ and ‘home of the brave.’ It’s not corny for me. I feel it in my heart. I feel it in my chest. Even at a ball game, when someone talks during the anthem or doesn’t take off his hat, it pisses me off. I’m not one to be quiet about it, either.

The Navy credits me with more kills as a sniper than any other American service member, past or present.

I'm trying to raise the awareness of the troops that, when they deploy and go to war, it's not just them at war - it's also their family. Their family is having to go through all the hardships and the stresses.

War is hell. Hollywood fantasizes about it and makes it look good... war sucks.

I would love for people to be able to think of me as a guy who stood up for what he believed in and helped make a difference for the vets.

After I was discharged from the military, it was difficult trying to become a civilian.