Brad Colbert
| Brad Colbert | |
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Colbert giving a speech in September 2012
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| Nickname(s) | Iceman |
| Born | July 25, 1974 |
| Allegiance |
 United States of America
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| Service/branch |
 United States Marine Corps
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| Years of service | 1995–2016 |
| Rank |
 Master sergeant
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| Unit | 3rd Recon Company 1st Recon Company 1st Reconnaissance Battalion British Royal Marine Commandos 1st Force Recon Company Marine Detachment, Fort Benning GA Marine Corps Systems Command |
| Battles/wars | |
| Awards |  Navy and Marine CorpsCommendation Medal |
Brad Colbert (born July 25, 1974) is a United States Marine, best known for his platoon's role in and perception of the 2003 invasion of Iraq which was featured in a series of articles in Rolling Stone by Evan Wright. Wright was an embedded reporter who rode in the backseat of Colbert's vehicle during this time until his departure on May 4, 2003. Wright later expanded these articles into the book Generation Kill which was turned into a HBO miniseries of the same name in which Colbert was portrayed by Alexander Skarsgård.
A U.S. Reconnaissance Marine, Colbert is nicknamed the "Iceman" by his colleagues, for his ability to stay calm in battle and his overall military competency. During the War in Afghanistan, he was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal for valor for his role in taking out an enemy missile battery. In the Iraq War, his platoon, the 2nd Platoon of Bravo Company of the 1st Reconnaissance Battalion led by Lieutenant Nathaniel Fick, was often at the spearhead of the initial invasion, with his team, of which he was team leader, often on point.
For his efforts during the Iraq War, Colbert received a combat meritorious promotion to Staff Sergeant and went on to serve two years with the Royal Marine Commandos. He was later promoted again to Gunnery Sergeant and served as the Company Gunnery Sergeant of H&S Company of 1st Recon. He served two additional tours in Iraq and left the Reconnaissance community in 2010.
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