From Immigrant to Marine Lieutenant Colonel with Jose L. Montalvan

by Theresa Carpenter

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73 Minutes

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January 12, 2024

At the age of 11, Jose was sent on a 2,000-mile, month-long journey through three countries to come to America. He left behind the only family he ever knew to escape conscription in the Nicaraguan military and have a chance at a better life.

This is one of those stories that illustrates why Theresa started this podcast. It’s about overcoming immeasurable odds and making things happen no matter what life throws at us.