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    From zero to hero: Texas Marine overcomes homeless childhood [Image 4 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, stands 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 01:42
    Photo ID: 444400
    VIRIN: 110811-M-SM240-026
    Resolution: 3000x2100
    Size: 3.92 MB
    Location: CAMP LEATHERNECK, AF

    Web Views: 195
    Downloads: 5

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