Born in New York City to Cuban parents raised in Miami Florida. Joined the Air Force in 1986 transfered to the Army in 1991 as an infantryman in a reconnaissance platoon. Came back into the Army after 9/11 deploying to Iraq in 2004. Started a blog in June 2004 that has lead to several media interviews including an essay on National Public Radio for Veteran's Day 2006. Currently working with a motion picture company to bring the apolitical stories of soldiers and their lives to the screen. Finishing a sociology degree with a minor in philosophy.