About Kevin J. ( KJ) Carleo

Kevin J. (KJ) Carleo was born in the small town of Pearl River, New York, and went on to serve his country with distinction in the United States Marine Corps. Over his 20-year career, he rose through the ranks to become a highly respected Gunnery Sergeant.

During his service, he was selected as an Embassy Marine, representing the best of the Corps in high-profile diplomatic assignments in Athens, Greece, and Singapore. KJ is a veteran of the war in Afghanistan.

After retiring from active duty, KJ transformed his leadership experience into a new calling as an author. His story motivates audiences, embodying the values of dedication, resilience, and honor. Following a family legacy, both of his sons are Marines, and his father and grandfather were Navy (World War II) and Army (World War I) veterans, respectively. His twin sister, Desirae, served in the United States Army and was deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Beloved by his Marines, this book is his life’s work, dedicated to the same brothers and sisters he served so proudly beside.