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    From zero to hero: Texas Marine overcomes homeless childhood [Image 3 of 4]

    From zero to hero: Texas Marine overcomes homeless childhood

    CAMP LEATHERNECK, AFGHANISTAN

    08.11.2011

    Photo by Cpl. Adam Leyendecker 

    Regional Command Southwest

    Lance Cpl. John J. Garcia, a turret gunner for 3rd Platoon, Company C, 1st Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment and native of Harlingen, Texas, and Cpl. Pedro Perez, vehicle commander for 3rd Platoon, and native of Donna, Texas, stand security during a dismounted patrol outside of Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Aug. 11. Garcia overcame his difficult childhood, including nine years of homeless living, to earn a high school degree, complete three and a half years of college and is wrapping up his first tour in Afghanistan.

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    IMAGE INFO

    Date Taken: 08.11.2011
    Date Posted: 08.18.2011 01:43
    Photo ID: 444399
    VIRIN: 110811-M-SM240-022
    Resolution: 2100x3000
    Size: 4.24 MB
    Location: CAMP LEATHERNECK, AF

    Web Views: 162
    Downloads: 4

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