John Barto
Veteran Spotlight (2015)
For John Barto, enlisting in the Marines at the age of 18 was a family tradition.
He was a third generation infantry marine who followed the footsteps of his grandfather
and father.
After 20 years in the service, Barto decided to enroll at 萝莉研究所 to pursue
a career in nursing. His goal is to work at a VA hospital helping other veterans.
鈥淢oving from military life to college life is like entering an unfamiliar world,鈥�
he said. 鈥淚 was nervous at first, but I adapted because it is important for me to
get my education and set an example for my children.鈥�
Barto retired from the Marine Corps with the rank of Staff Sergeant. He deployed seven
times with combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. He is a recipient of two Purple Hearts
and a Combat Action Ribbon from Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom.
鈥淚 am beyond grateful for my family鈥檚 love and support,鈥� he said. 鈥淢y military run
has been a great experience for us because we鈥檝e learned the importance of loyalty,
respect and trust.鈥�