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From family in Georgia to leading a convoy in Iraq, I faced relentless danger, executing missions under fire, enduring IED attacks, and surviving a severe injury that required evacuation. My journey reflects resilience and commitment in a war zone. Leaving behind my loved ones, I embarked on a mission that would test my limits and redefine my understanding of courage. As I led the first heavy truck convoy from Kuwait to Baghdad in May 2003, I was thrust into the heart of Operation Iraqi Freedom. The mission was not just about transporting supplies; it was about establishing a foothold in a country on the brink of transformation. Over the next few months, I executed suburban missions, escorting personnel and equipment five times a week, playing a crucial role in the startup of the Organization for Reconstruction and Humanitarian Assistance (ORHA). By July 2003, my responsibilities expanded as I collaborated with the army, running multiple missions daily from the Green Zone to Baghdad International Airport. Each journey was fraught with peril, as I navigated through a landscape riddled with IEDs, ambushes, and RPG attacks. The constant threat of indirect fire loomed over us, yet we pressed on, driven by a sense of duty and purpose. The culmination of my service came on September 3, 2004, when a devastating IED explosion changed my life forever. Severely wounded, I was evacuated through Germany, ultimately returning to Georgia with a new perspective on sacrifice and survival. My story is a testament to the strength of the human spirit in the face of adversity, capturing the essence of what it means to serve in a conflict zone.

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Michael Todd Green was born in the early sixties in Rome, Georgia, a picturesque town in the Appalachian foothills. Growing up during the Vietnam era, he witnessed the impact of war on his community. At 18, he joined the Navy, serving two West Pacs and spending 102 days on station during the Iranian Hostage Crisis. Aboard the USS Coral Sea, he experienced the 40th anniversary of Pearl Harbor. After his service, he worked as a heavy equipment operator on PGA Championship golf courses and later as a military contractor in Iraq, earning a Defense of Freedom Medal and various performance awards.

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