**Skarlatos Alek**
**Social Media Details:**
* Twitter: @a_skarlatos
* Instagram: @a_skarlatos
**Recent Projects:**
* **2023:** Co-hosted the podcast "Beyond the Uniform" with Governor Mike Huckabee
* **2022:** Released his memoir, "15:17 to Paris: The True Story of a Terrorist, a Train, and Three American Heroes"
* **2020:** Ran for the U.S. House of Representatives in Oregon's 4th Congressional District
**Other Notable Information:**
* **Birthdate:** October 10, 1992
* **Birthplace:** Castro Valley, California
* **Childhood:** Grew up in Roseburg, Oregon
* **Education:** Graduated from Umpqua Community College
* **Military Service:** Served in the Oregon Army National Guard for six years
* **Heroism:** In 2015, he and two other American travelers thwarted a terrorist attack on a train in France, earning them the Legion of Honour from the French government
* **Political Affiliations:** Republican
* **Business Ventures:** Co-founded the non-profit organization "Honor and Respect" and the clothing line "15:17"
* **Personal Life:** Married to Kristin Kruzel
**Additional Notes:**
* In 2016, Skarlatos was awarded the Purple Heart for injuries sustained during his service in the Oregon Army National Guard.
* He is a vocal advocate for veterans' rights and mental health awareness.
* Skarlatos is known for his conservative political views and has been a supporter of former President Donald Trump.