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Mike Mendoza served over 8 years in the United States Marine Corps with multiple deployments overseas. On Mike’s deployments, he earned various awards, one of which was the Navy Cross during his time with 1st Recon Battalion. He also earned the Purple Heart for wounds received when a grenade exploded just feet from him while on a sniper mission with 2nd Battalion 8th Marines. After his time in the Marine Corps, Mike continued his service in Iraq and Afghanistan working under the state department where once again he was engaged with the enemy on numerous occasions. 

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After finally coming home, Mike found passion in continued service by giving back to his brothers and sisters in arms by volunteering countless hours and raising money for other veteran organizations. Mike grabbed the attention of donors by breaking the Guinness World Record for completing and breaking the record for the most 70.3 Ironmans completed in a year. Mike raced Ironmans to raise money for other injured and wounded service members, giving 100% of money raised to veterans.

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Mike is a proud graduate from the University of Illinois where he obtained his Master’s degree. He is also a proud husband to his wife Kelly who has been by his side well before he joined the Marines since 1997 and have two wonderful children. Mike and family is what you call a proud American Family supporting our nation's heroes any chance they can.