

In September 2002, Martinez enlisted in the Army and underwent Basic and Advanced Training at Fort Benning, Georgia, where, upon his graduation, was assigned the Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) of 11B ( Infantryman). ( October 2012) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message) Please help to improve this section, except for two footnotes at the end, by introducing more precise citations. This section, except for two footnotes at the end, includes a list of references, related reading, or external links, but its sources remain unclear because it lacks inline citations. At 17, just prior to his senior year of high school, they moved to Dalton, Georgia. At a young age, he moved with his mother to Hope, Arkansas. His sister Anabel died before Martinez ever had the chance to meet her. He has two sisters who were raised with his mother's family in El Salvador. Martinez was born in Shreveport, Louisiana, to Maria Zavala. Since his recovery, he has traveled around the country speaking about his experiences to corporations, veterans groups, schools, and other organizations. In 2003, Martinez sustained severe burns to over 34 percent of his body while serving as an Army infantryman in Iraq. He is currently costarring on the syndicated action series SAF3. Martinez served as the Grand Marshal of the 2012 Rose Parade. He is the winner of Season 13 of ABC's Dancing with the Stars. Starting in 2008, he played the role of Brot Monroe on the ABC daytime drama All My Children.

Jose Rene Martinez (born June 14, 1983) is an American actor, motivational speaker, and former U.S.

Combat Action Ribbon (Needs Review – Awarded by United States Navy – United States Marine Corps – United States Coast Guard)
