Ever since high school Mark Alaimo always knew he wanted to be a Soldier in the Army. The devotion to his country put him all over the globe; however, Iraq became the pinnacle for his distain to th...view moreEver since high school Mark Alaimo always knew he wanted to be a Soldier in the Army. The devotion to his country put him all over the globe; however, Iraq became the pinnacle for his distain to those appointed over him.
Born and raised in Upstate New York his parents signed his initial enlistment paperwork at the age of seventeen, and he never looked back.
From the Cold War to the War on Terrorism, Mark witnessed the change and degradation of an institution that once served as a bright light in his future. With his pride crushed and his wings clipped, his soaring career was extinguished by leaders who failed to understand his unique leadership style.view less