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Gregory Alexander Chinama
In 1979, Gregory Alexander Chinama was born in Harlem, New York City to Percy
and Brenda Chinama. He is the youngest of three children. After graduating from the
High School of Art...view moreIn 1979, Gregory Alexander Chinama was born in Harlem, New York City to Percy
and Brenda Chinama. He is the youngest of three children. After graduating from the
High School of Arts and Design in 1997, Mr. Chinama enlisted in the United States
Marine Corps and served from August 25, 1997, to September 24, 2001, obtaining the
rank of Corporal. Upon completion of his service in the United States Marines Corps,
Mr. Chinama immediately enlisted into the United States Army. In 2006, Mr. Chinama
was deployed in Operation Iraqi Freedom for a total of fifteen months. In the year
2010, Mr. Chinama medically retired from the Army due to illness sustained while in
Iraq and retired with the rank of Staff Sergeant. Mr. Chinama has been awarded (3)
Army Commendation Medals, Joint Service Achievement Medal, Army Achievement
Medal, Navy Unit Commendation, (3) Army Good Conduct Medals, Marine Corps
Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism
Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal/with Campaign Star, Non-Commissioned Officer
Professional Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon,
Combat Action Badge, Driver and Mechanic Badge, and Meritorious Mast.
Mr. Chinama returned home to his parents who are living in Florida. With love and patience,
they helped him to adapt to civilian life. Mr. Chinama is married to Leanda S. Caruthers
and has one son from his first and failed marriage. In addition, Mr. Chinama has studied in
Political Science from the College of Central Florida and is currently furthering his education.view less
Books by Gregory Alexander Chinama
Living in the Age of Apathy: A Collection of Short Writings Depicting Apathy as the Silent Killer of Humanity