Johnny Walker: Fighting Alongside the Navy SEALs Is My Legacy | Stories of Us

Why would a native Iraqi risk everything to help America? After the U.S. invaded Iraq in 2003, “Johnny Walker” (a pseudonym to protect his identity) became an invaluable asset to an elite unit of the U.S. Navy SEALs, serving as an interpreter. He completed thousands of missions and saved countless lives. His extraordinary bravery not only changed his own destiny but also secured a future for his family in the United States—a move that Johnny calls “the best thing that’s happened to me.”