Gary Terranova

Gary Terranova was born and raised in Rochester, New York. He enlisted in the U.S. Army shortly after graduating High School serving 4 1/2 years active duty. He was stationed in Fort Wainwright, Alaska with the 172nd Stryker Brigade Support Battalion as a "Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic". He soon deployed to Mosul, Iraq with the "Arctic Wolves" of the 172nd for a 12 month tour and was extended for another 5 months to Baghdad. Through hard work and dedication he found himself promoted to position of Sergeant (E-5) shortly after his 3rd year in service. He continued to excel as a Team Leader, Fitness Trainer to the over weight soldiers, Weapons Specialist, and a certified Close Combat instructor for the Battalion. Due to an injury, Gary was forced to extend his military obligation an additional 6 months but later returned to his home of record in New York to finish his education with a degree in Science and Information Technology.