Chatting with Marine and Purple Heart recipient, Jimmy Gentile

 Jimmy Gentile — a retired U.S. Marine who served with Golf Company, 3rd Platoon, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines out of Camp Pendleton, California. During his deployment to Ramadi, Iraq, Jimmy faced the harsh realities of combat and proved his courage under fire, earning the Purple Heart for wounds sustained in the line of duty. His time in service is marked by honor, sacrifice, and a deep brotherhood forged in one of the most dangerous places on earth.

Since leaving the battlefield, Jimmy has embraced a new mission — that of an amazing husband, devoted father, and fierce martial artist. As an active MMA and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner, he continues to sharpen his warrior spirit, channeling the same discipline and grit that defined his military career. Whether on the mats or at home, Jimmy leads with strength, heart, and resilience. He's a Marine that never stopped fighting!