Resolve to Win

Core Participant: Marc Breslow

Wednesday, January 30, 2008 at 05:35 PM

by BlogMasters

I was born in Santa Monica, California in 1951 and grew up around Hollywood since my father was a TV producer and director.  However, from an early age, I wanted to be an Army Officer.  I attended USC, taking ROTC at UCLA, graduating in 1974 and joining the Army as a 2LT.  I served for 26 years with seven years overseas in Asia, Europe and the Middle East.  My service includes two years at sea assigned to the Atlantic Fleet, one year at Marine Corps Schools, two tours as battalion commander and service with Special Ops and the 82d Airborne Division.    I have served in four combat zones including Bosnia, Lebanon, Dessert Storm and Operation Iraqi Freedom.  I retired in 2000 and taught Army Junior ROTC in California.  I was recalled after six years for a final tour with Multi-National Force, Iraq HQ.

  I am participating in the Resolve to Win March effort for two reasons, first to support my comrades from Iraq.  The second reason is more complicated.  After 9-11, I personally felt my 26 years of service had been a failure because we had not prevented an attack on the US.  After participation in the OIF from 2006-2007, I again gained a sense of victory and success.  We are achieving many goals in Iraq and definitely can win the campaign.  Our soldiers deserve the nations support and they deserve the victory that is achievable.  People must stand up and insure our political leadership demonstrates the same dedication and fortitude...

I am a Life member of the VFW an Annual member of the AM Legion,  a Life member of the AMVETS and a Life member of the 82nd Abn Division Association.

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Sunday, March 23, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Marc....We met you in 1972 when we worked with your father. We are so grateful that you are well....and thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your service.

Patricia and Peter Palmer
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