I joined the US Military at 17 as a combat medic in the 82nd Airborne where I had my first deployment. From there I transitioned to Ranger Regiment, then on to Special Forces. After I transitioned out of the military I worked for the U.S. State Department for close to 3 years. I entered university and eventually on to medical school. I am now a 3rd year E.D. Resident. 

After the events of October 7th I traveled to Israel and integrated into the healthcare system as well as became a foreign advisor for military units. I helped to provide direct support and training for multiple military units over the course of several months. My wife was a lone soldier then transitioned to being an officer in the Israeli Air Force. We are proud Zionists and have committed our lives to the improvement and growth of Israel.

Michael was born and raised in Los Angeles California. At 19 he enlisted as a lone soldier in the Israel Defense Forces where he served in the Nahal Brigade. After his service, he returned to Los Angeles where he has been working as a firefighter paramedic for the Los Angeles County Fire Dept. for the past 10 years. In addition to fighting fires and treating patients, he is a medical, rescue and  logistics specialist with CA-TF2 / USA02 Urban Search & Rescue Team and has deployed to both national and international disasters.

Originally from the United States, I've spent the last eight years living in Israel. After completing my service in Givati's recon unit, I pursued higher education and am currently a full-time student at the Hebrew University. Alongside my studies, I am an active Zionist and serve as a reservist combat medic in the 551st Field Hospital unit, where I've been actively serving since the onset of the war.