Nicknamed “Gunny” from his time in the Marines, Barreras’ career included 22 years as an Army Ranger, totaling 31 years of service, said Col. Christopher Vanek, commander of the 75th Ranger ...

9/11 was a catalyst In 1999, LaBonte met his wife, Racheal, on a blind date to a Ranger ball in Savannah, Ga., where he was stationed. The following year, they married and he left the Army.