Justin S. Straughan – U.S Air Force 2009-13
Jimmy Jackson joined the Army in 2003 right after his 17th birthday and was deployed for Operation Iraqi Freedom. He was part of the 2nd Infantry Division,3rd Brigade, 23rd Infantry and stationed mostly in Mosul. After leaving the military in 2007, with the rank of Specialist E4, Jimmy wrestled with PTSD but discovered a new mission by founding a non-profit organization called “Do You Give a Ruck?’ that organizes ruck marches to fundraise for veterans causes and to raise awareness of the problems veterans face adjusting back into civilian life.
To learn more visit https://www.doyougivearuck.com
This video was produced for USA Warrior Stories by The Rowlinson Media Group, VERO BEACH, FL.
Justin S. Straughan – U.S Air Force 2009-13
Justin grew up in Deltona Florida and joined the U.S. Air Force in 2009 originally training as a radar technician and serving with the 53rd Combat Communications Squadron before serving as an Honor Guard at Robins Air Force Base. After his time in the Air Force Justin used the GI Bill to attend Community College and eventually graduated from Columbia University in NY. Justin currently works as an Advanced Clinical Associate but his ultimate goal is to work in politics.
