- Michael shares the moving account of his journey accompanying home the body of a marine who had been killed in Iraq.
- His story is featured in the critically acclaimed movie Taking Chance.
A Marine's Story: Taking Chance
A Marine's Story: Taking Chance
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Michael Strobl enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1983. He was commissioned a second lieutenant in December of 1987 and served around the world in various duties as a field artilleryman. He deployed with both the 15th and 13th Marine Expeditionary Units (Special Operations Capable) and served in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait as an artillery platoon commander during Desert Storm.
Retiring from the Marine Corps in 2007, he accepted a position as an Operations Research Analyst in the Office of the Secretary of Defense. After 9 years working in the Pentagon, in 2016 he was appointed to the Senior Executive Service (civilian equivalent to General Officer). He currently serves as the Assistant Deputy Commandant of the Marine Corps for Manpower & Reserve Affairs in Quantico, Virginia.
Lieutenant Colonel Strobl holds a Bachelor’s of Business Administration (BBA) degree from Colorado Mesa University, a Master’s of Business Administration (MBA) degree from Averett University, a Master’s of Science (MS) degree, with distinction, from the Naval Postgraduate School, and a Ph.D. in economics from George Mason University.
His personal memoir entitled “Taking Chance” (2004) has appeared in numerous books and was included in the 2007 documentary “Operation Homecoming” which was nominated for both an Academy Award and an Emmy Award. Lieutenant Colonel Strobl co-authored a screenplay based on his original story. In 2009 Home Box Office released the film which stars Kevin Bacon in the leading role as LtCol Strobl.
The HBO Film “Taking Chance” was nominated for two Golden Globe awards and ten Emmy awards including Outstanding Made for Television Movie and Outstanding Writing for a Mini- Series, Movie, or Dramatic Special. Lieutenant Colonel Strobl and his co-author won the 2009 Humanitas Award for their screenplay and the 2010 Writers Guild of America award for best adapted screenplay for a television movie.
“He was awesome!!!… Mike is a very humble yet engaging person, which comes through in his talk. It felt like he was sharing his experience not presenting to us. We had probably 50 people speak with him after the presentation as they were that moved by what he had to say… My compliments to Mike for taking the time, on his own, to learn about us and then integrate the learning into his presentation to really drive home the messages.”
“Mike took the time to get to know our audience. He was thoughtful, articulate, and engaging in his preparations. His delivery was excellent. Our audience moved with him through his talk and were encouraged, challenged, felt privileged to hear about Mike’s time with Chance Phelps and they were brought to tears at times. Mike is a fantastic presenter.”
“I would recommend him. He was very professional and his session was very well received.”
“CDM Caregiving Services was honored to bring Michael to town. His story of compassion, respect, honor and duty is delivered with a great amount of personal sacrifice. Our audience watched & listened with tears and respect and left with a renewed respect for our Nation and those that continue to protect our Freedoms.”
“Michael’s story is emotionally powerful and important, and he does an amazing job of sharing it with the audience through personal testimony, dynamic video, and wonderful photography. I encourage every association to share it with their members.”
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