Mazin Mozan

Mazin Mozan is one of the few Iraqi-born coalition interpreters, who that made it out. Mazin was fluent in English and Arabic when the Iraq War started in 2003, so he worked as a part time interpreter while completing his senior year in college. Upon graduating, he focused completely on being a linguist for Coalition Forces.

His family was under constant threat and extreme risk by insurgents and Mazin was forced to stay on base with the troops because every time he traveled home, insurgents attempted to kill him. His U.S. teammates convinced him to apply for a Special Immigrant Visa. On September 17, 2007, he arrived in Huntsville, Ala., where Col.Jim Bowie, his former commander in Iraq, and Col. Dustin Awtrey, Bowie’s deputy, welcomed him with open arms. He was offered a job as an Arabic linguist and deployed to Iraq once again, eventually deciding to enlist in the U.S. Army.

Cpt. Mozan enlisted in the US Army as an Automated Logistical Specialist (92A) in June 2010 and was then sent to his first duty station at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, assigned to the 45th Sustainment BDE. After spending four years on active duty, Cpt. Mozan joined the Army Reserves as a Cardiovascular Specialist (68N), where he was trained at Ft. Sam Houston, Texas in 2015. He was selected through the direct commissioning board as a Health Services Administration Officer (70B) in December 2018 and was formally commissioned in July 2019. His recent assignments include 7303rd HHD CDR, BN S3 OIC with the 341st Medical Battalion, Multifunctional (MMB), Seagoville, Texas, and Executive Officer of the 628th FRSD JBSA, where he deployed with the FRSD Syria in support of Operation Inherent Resolve.

Cpt. Mozan’s military awards and decorations include the National Defense Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Overseas Service Ribbon, NCO Professional Development Ribbon, Army Achievement Medal (4th award), Army Good Conduct Medal, Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal (3rd award), Operation Inherent Resolve Campaign Medal with Star, Armed Forces Reserve Medal-M device and Bronze Hourglass, Army Commendation Medal-C Device, Army Commendation Medal (2nd award), Meritorious Service Medal, the Joint Meritorious Unit Award, and the Combat Medical Badge.

Cpt. Mozan’s civilian education includes a Master of Science in Management-Leadership and Organizational Effectiveness from Troy University, a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, a B.A. in Liberal Studies, and an A.S. in Applied Science-Invasive Cardiovascular Studies. He works for Johnson & Johnson as a Key Account Manager in his civilian career.

Cpt. Mozan has been married for 14 years to his wife Sarah. They have two children, Mariam (13) and Youssif (11) and currently reside in Round Rock, TX.