Ian Leavy

I am 32 years old. I served 4 years in the Marine Corps and one tour in Iraq during the 2003 invasion. I am now a single father of three and working towards a masters degree in geology. I think it is imperative to show support and solidarity for others like us. Many veterans realize that their service has been used for the private gain of a very few and untold suffering has resulted from that. I believe service members that feel this way are often marginalized or ridiculed, but I also believe there is an awakening taking place. Knowing how much support is out there helps me to speak out and I want others like us to feel the same.