'The Real World': Ryan Conklin talks about getting called back to Iraq
07:46 AM PT, Mar 18 2009
"The Real World: Brooklyn's" Ryan Conklin is only 23, but he's preparing to serve his second tour of duty in Iraq. He first enlisted after 9/11, when he was just 17, and several times since has narrowly escaped with his life. He also experienced the death of a close friend.
On tonight's episode, Conklin will get the call back into action, which he describes as devastating. (He's scheduled to go back on April 15.) Last week, he phoned in from Camp Shelby, Miss., where he's training with other military members of the Individual Ready Reserve, to explain how he's adjusted to the unexpected situation and why he feels lucky to have been selected to be on the umpteenth iteration of an MTV reality show.
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is there any way to get and email to him. i just feel i need to let him know how much an isperation for me. nobody on a tv show has ever inspired me so much. i am a 17 year old who is going to be enlisting in the national guard in a few months. i have pulled strength to keep my dream alive from watching him. he is a great role model. well if there is anyway please let me know.
ReplyDeletethank you,
robert
Hi Robert,
ReplyDeleteHe is amazing and I'm happy you want to serve in the National Guard.
The only thing I can suggest is that you email the show and I'm sure they will get your email to him.