This chapter chronicles the author’s journey writing 'From Baghdad to America,' highlighting the struggles veterans face and the metaphorical role of a dog in dealing with PTSD and TBI. It also covers the author’s personal battle with prostate cancer, the healthcare challenges encountered, and the emotional strain of a marital separation during treatment.
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Kopelman began his military career in the US Navy in 1985, training to become a Naval Aviator, and then transferred to the Marine Corps in 1992, where he continued to fly before becoming a forward air controller and earning his gold naval parachutist wings. His last assignment was as the Deputy Director for advisor training at Camp Pendleton.
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