Max, originally from Orange County, California, served as a lone soldier in the IDF from 2013-15. Max’s service in the paratroopers brigade took him to the Gaza war in 2014, where he served on the front lines in a direct combat role as a sharpshooter. Today, Max works in the medical device space, bringing pregnancy care into the home. He is a proud father and husband, and remains involved in Israel education and PTSD awareness efforts.