He completed five combat deployments between Iraq and Afghanistan as both an infantry Marine and Marine Special Operator. He has been awarded the Silver Star and Bronze Star for Valor for actions on the battlefield during those deployments. He has seen the hellish, unlucky, and simply chaotic side of war, and lived to tell about it. After eight years of service, he left the Marine Corps to become a writer. Now Elliot Ackerman is an accomplished author, who has plenty of life experience to keep the pen on paper for years and years to come. And out of all of the living that he has done, and accolades earned, he approaches life with a humility unexpected from someone so accomplished. And that\u2019s what makes his story a must-listen. Hear all about it on this episode of HAZARD GROUND!\n\u201cDark at the Crossing\u201d |\xa0\u201cGreen on Blue: A Novel\u201d\nThis week\u2019s episode is brought to you by our newest sponsor,\xa0Onnit! Looking for Total Human Optimization? Head over to\xa0www.hazardground.com/sponsors, and click on the Onnit banner and check out all the great products Onnit has to offer. Think clearer, train better, perform at your peak\u2026Get Onnit. Remember, support for our sponsors goes right back into making Hazard Ground the best show it can possibly be!\nSupport the podcast by supporting our sponsors at\xa0www.hazardground.com/sponsors!\nHelp grow the show! Spread the word, tell a friend!! Subscribe, rate, and review on iTunes!\n\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices