American Legion Beaufort Post 207 brings you Jake Marcaio, 38, who joined the U.S. Army in Monmouth, N.J., in 2009. After Basic Training at Fort Benning, Ga., he transferred to the 10th Mountain Infantry at Fort Polk, La., from which he deployed to Afghanistan. While on that deployment he was seriously wounded by an IED, receiving a Purple Heart Medal. After recovery, he transferred to Fort Drum, N.Y., from which he deployed to Baghdad, Iraq where he was on the security team at the main gate to the city and on the Quick Reaction Force. He separated in 2016 as a Sergeant and used the GI Bill to earn a BS degree in Information Science and Technology from USC Beaufort. Today he works with a government contractor evaluating data that helps improve soldier efficiency.
Compiled by John Chubb, American Legion Post 207. For Veteran Of The Week nominations, contact jechubb1@gmail.com.
