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Marine Cpl Justin Tracy (Medically Retired)
"Justin suffers from service-connected injuries caused by seven attacks. Five were improvised explosive devices (IEDs), one an 82mm Mortar Attack on his sniper position, and one, an rocket-propelled grenades (RPG)that directly hit his lead vehicle during a night operation. All five IED's detonations disabled his Humvees and resulted in casualties. The last IED killed his turret gunner."
| Home: | (Mt. Washington)Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| Injuries: | Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD);traumatic brain injury (TBI),injuries to spine, shoulder and hip, ulcer (90% service-connected disability rating) |
| Operations: | Iraqi Freedom 1 and 2 (2 Tours) |
| Last Military Assignment: | 1st Battalion 2nd Marine Division Marine Special Purpose Force w/ Force Reconassaince (M.S.P.F) |
| Immediate Family: | Single |
| Personal Interests: | "Going to the Gym, Playing, watching, and attending just about all sports. Especially my Philadelphia Eagles and Phillies!! Also playing/walking my American Bulldog, TANK, he's just over a year old. Babysitting my nephew and nieces, love kids. Pursuing a Masters in Counterterrorism, aspire to work for NCIS upon graduation." |
| Current Situation: | The Veterans Administration recently reduced Justin's disability rating and compensation, cutting his monthly income by about $1000. He has been assured that this administrative error will be reversed and expects his income to be restored in about 5 months. |
| Current Requests: | Need: $1800 (basic living expenses for about 5 months) | Received: $1200 | Unmet Need: $600 | Donate Now |
Justin joined Rebuild Hope in April 2010.
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