In this week's Urban Valor episode, Army & Marine Corps Veteran Harry Martinez shares his incredible journey from growing up in New Brunswick, NJ, to serving in the Army National Guard and the Marines. 

With roots in Colombia, Harry’s upbringing instilled high standards that shaped his military career. He started with the Army National Guard, later becoming a Marine rifleman and joining the 1st Battalion 6th Marines Sniper Platoon as a PIG (Professional Instructed Gunman). 

After his honorable discharge, Harry served as a police sniper and instructor before deploying as a Sniper Section Leader to Ramadi, Iraq. In this episode, Harry opens up about his experiences and his sniper teams' impact in Iraq. Get ready for one of the most gripping, detailed interviews yet, packed with mind-blowing stories you won't want to miss.

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Video Chapters: 
00:55 Early Life
08:28 The Army
20:01 First Task Force
21:26 The Invasion
34:55 Becoming A Pig 
57:20 Ramadi & Back 
1:13:13 3rd ID 
2:01:47 Christmas in Ramadi 
2:34:53 Scars of Combat



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