SGT Robert Delgado served in the United States Army from 2000 to 2008 and fought alongside LTC (R) Allen West from 2002 to 2004 in Taji, Iraq. In addition to 4 years of active duty in the Army, Delgado spent 3 active years with the Texas Army National Guard. During his service, Delgado was awarded the Purple Heart, 1 Army Commendation Medal, 6 Army Achievement medals, a Good Conduct Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal and Expeditionary, Iraq Campaign Medal, and the National Guard Achievement Medal. Delgado also achieved the honorable rank of E-5 (SSgt.).