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Tad Blankenburg was born and raised in the great State of Michigan. After graduating from New Lothrop High School he joined the United States Marine Corps, serving in Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. Since receiving an honorable discharge from the military, Tad has worked in the private business sector. His Military and business activities have allowed him to regularly travel around the world, which has guided him to weave global issues and the modern human condition within his stories. Tad is a graduate of Baker College, Indiana University, and Oakland University. He resides in Michigan with his wife.

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