7/1/26

Marine Veteran Frank Byers Shares His Iraq, Fallujah & Hurricane Katrina Story

Join us for another interview from the Warrior Exhibit in Fayetteville, Tennessee, as we sit down with U.S. Marine Corps veteran Frank Byers. Frank shares his journey from growing up on a Lincoln County farm to making a spontaneous decision to join the Marines while attending college. He takes us through boot camp at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, artillery training, and his deployments to Iraq during the Battle of Fallujah. He also recounts his service during the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, helping rescue flood victims in Louisiana. Today, Frank serves his community as a prosecutor, and he reflects on how his time in the Marines shaped his leadership, resilience, and career. He also offers encouraging advice for young people considering military service. Thank you, Frank, for your service to our country and for preserving your story as part of the Warrior Exhibit.

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