Dan Arcand
Gunnery Sergeant Dan Arcand was born in St. Paul, MN in 1985 and embarked on his journey as a Marine in 2002. After completing his recruit training at MCRD San Diego, he went on to become a skilled infantryman. GySgt Arcand first assignment was 3rd BN 4th Marines, where he served multiple tours in Iraq. Following this, he became a combat instructor at the School of Infantry. He was also recognized by members of Congress for his founding a non-profit organization named American Spartan, Inc., which supports wounded veterans. After fulfilling his duty as a combat instructor, GySgt Arcand served with 3rd BN 7th Marines. He then embarked on an independent duty assignment in Liberia, Africa, where he advised the Liberian Armed Forces. Upon his return to the United States, he prepared for deployment to Afghanistan. Following this mission, he participated in another deployment in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. Upon completing his final tour in Iraq, GySgt Arcand transitioned to recruiting duty. In 2023, he retired from Camp Pendleton. Post-retirement, Daniel co-founded Peace for Warriors, a non-profit organization that is dedicated to aiding veterans with PTSD through international volunteering missions, designed to emulate the structure and camaraderie of military deployments. Currently, he resides in Minnesota with his son, Gabriel. His exceptional service has been recognized through notable military and congressional awards.
