Persian Gulf War Veteran
Anthony O'Brien
Interviewed by:
Nate Walsh and Liam McNulty
circa 1986 during his time in the Military
2016 in his home in Pembroke
"We get done what we need to get done, and I'm here, we're here, and they're not"
~ Anthony O'Brien 12:49
Name:
Anthony O'Brien
Date of Birth:
Branch of Service:
Marine Corps, Navy SEALS
Dates of Service:
1981 - 2002
Locations of Military Service:
Kuwait, Kosovo and Korea
Residence at Time of Interview:
Pembroke, MA
Anthony O'Brian's Story:
Anthony O’Brien is a man who fought for his country on numerous occasions. He has served in many branches of the military such as The Marine Corps and The Navy Seals. But before all of that he was just a kid from a military family who wanted to uphold the family tradition.
Anthony O'Brien was born and raised in Pembroke Mass and had plans to join the military since as long as he can remember. But he could never expect the success he would achieve during his service.
Anthony served 7 years with the Marines and became a Captain during his service with them, he would also go on to serve 14 years with Seal teams 2 and 6 and became a Lieutenant Commander among their ranks. He served in Kosovo, Kuwait and Korea during his time in the military. 2 of which he served as a SEAL and one as a Marine.
He became very close to his comrades while serving, as most soldiers do but after he returned stateside he went even further to serve his country by participating in veterans services such as serving as a board member of VFW.
Anthony has served his country in more ways than some people have in their entire lives. Anthony O'Brien has done a lot for our country and in our eyes and hopefully yours too, Anthony is hero.
Navy Seal Insignia
Marine Corps Insignia
Lieutenant Commander Memorabilia
Marine Captain Patch
Locations of Service
Kuwait
Kosovo
Korea