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James Blake Miller, is a U.S. Iraq War veteran, who was dubbed "the Marlboro Man" after an iconic, close-up photograph of his dirt-smeared, battle-weary face, with a cigarette planted in his mouth, was published in more than 100 American newspapers in 2004.

Early Years

Miller grew up in rural Kentucky.

Fallujah

Miller's Marine unit took part in the November 2004 assault on Fallujah — an experience he avoids talking about. Since returning from Iraq, he has suffered many of the classic symptoms of PTSD: difficulty sleeping, recurring nightmares, startling easily, and serious flashbacks. He was diagnosed by a military psychiatrist in mid-2005.

Marlboro Man

Miller's photograph was taken by Los Angeles Times photographer Luis Sinco, and was published in more than 100 newspapers; it was also singled out by former anchor Dan Rather on the CBS Evening News.

PTSD

Since returning from Iraq, he has suffered many of the classic symptoms of PTSD: difficulty sleeping, recurring nightmares, startling easily, and serious flashbacks. He was diagnosed by a military psychiatrist in mid-2005.

"I want people to know that PTSD is not something people come down with because they are crazy. It's an anxiety disorder, where you've experienced something so traumatic that you're close to death."

Miller has also come to believes troops should have been withdrawn some time ago.

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