Daniel E. Valdez is a former Infantry Marine who endured more than twelve years of intense hardships including homelessness, substance abuse, financial difficulties, and various me...ver maisDaniel E. Valdez is a former Infantry Marine who endured more than twelve years of intense hardships including homelessness, substance abuse, financial difficulties, and various mental health issues upon return home from service in the US Marine Corps. A psychology major at the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio, Texas, he helps veterans address the epidemic of veteran hardships, failures, and suicides.ver menos