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Stacy L. Pearsall

Robert “Bobby” Henline, also known as the “Burnt Comedian,” originally joined the Army in 1989. After his first enlistment he separated from service, only to be drawn back in October 2001. During the surge in Iraq, Staff Sergeant Henline deployed to Diyala Province as a transportation specialist. On April 7, 2007, an improvised explosive device struck Henline’s vehicle killing everyone but him. To best cope with the enormity of the situation, Henline turned to humor. He retired from the Army in January 2011 and is now a stand-up comedian.

Robert G. Henline
Army
E-6
Transportation
1989 - 1992
Oct. 2001 - Jan. 2011
Desert Storm, OIF

Veterans Portrait Project
San Antonio, TX

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Robert “Bobby” Henline, also known as the “Burnt Comedian,” originally joined the Army in 1989. After his first enlistment he separated from service, only to be drawn back in October 2001. During the surge in Iraq, Staff Sergeant Henline deployed to Diyala Province as a transportation specialist. On April 7, 2007, an improvised explosive device struck Henline’s vehicle killing everyone but him. To best cope with the enormity of the situation, Henline turned to humor. He retired from the Army in January 2011 and is now a stand-up comedian.<br /> <br /> Robert G. Henline<br /> Army<br /> E-6<br /> Transportation<br /> 1989 - 1992<br /> Oct. 2001 - Jan. 2011<br /> Desert Storm, OIF<br /> <br /> Veterans Portrait Project<br /> San Antonio, TX
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