Flagler County Veteran of the week: Marcos Cabrera

Cabrera spent 20 years in the Army and worked at Embry-Riddle for many years before retiring.

By David Lydon, Flagler County Veterans Services Officer
| 10:00 a.m. May 9, 2024

Marcos Cabrera spent 15 of his 20 years in the Army on overseas assignments. Courtesy photo

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Branch of Military: U.S. Army
Dates of Service: 1970-1990
Rank / Occupation: Sergeant First Class / Cook / Accounting
Hometown: Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico

Marcos Cabrera is a Vietnam veteran. Courtesy photo

Marcos Cabrera was a career soldier and a veteran of the Vietnam War where he earned the Bronze Star Medal.

He spent 15 of his 20 years in the Army on overseas assignments. In addition to the Bronze Star Medal, he earned the Army Service Ribbon, Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm, Army Commendation Medal with first oak leaf cluster, Meritorious Service Medal with first oak leaf cluster and Army Achievement Medal with first oakleaf cluster among others.

Cabrera worked at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach for many years before retiring. He resides in Palm Coast.

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