Jake graduated with distinction from the United States Naval Academy and served seven and a half years in the U.S. Marine Corps as a Platoon Commander in both the Infantry and Force Recon. Following his service, Jake enrolled at the Stanford Graduate School of Business. While at Stanford, he founded Nuru International to eradicate extreme poverty in the world’s most unstable, vulnerable regions to help end violent extremism. Jake played a vital role in drafting, introducing, and passing groundbreaking new legislation called the Global Fragility Act of 2019 that equips America with new authorities and resources to prevent conflict and stabilize some of the most fragile regions of the world.
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The most hilarious episode of them all. Malaria kills people, Jocko blood kills Malaria. Am sure should Jocko Willink hold the rood lightning would be struck by Jocko. 🙂 You would cry at start and die laughing at the end. Salute to Mr.Harriman.
p.s.: Is it possible you where east of Bubisa in june 2019? We drilled some wells and meet with guy … that sounds so much alike. Salute.
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Incredible story! Jake’s work with Nuru International and the Global Fragility Act is such an inspiring example of how service and leadership can make a real difference in the world. Respect for all he’s doing to build stronger, more united communities! 👏🌍