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Gary grew up in the Fifth Ward, Houston, Texas. He served four years in the United States Marine Corps, where he was deployed to the Persian Gulf War and Operation Restore Hope in Mogadishu, Somalia. He has received numerous awards while serving his country, including the Navy Achievement Medal, Kuwait Liberation Medal, and a Combat Action Ribbon. During his enlistment, he completed his bachelor’s degree in business from Chapman University in San Bernardino, California. He is a martial arts enthusiast and certified scuba diver.