Raised by a single mother in Nebraska, Dan joined the United States Army at age 18 to escape his family's crushing poverty. He has a natural tendency to smile in the face of adversity and distinguished himself as a member of the Special Forces, where he earned the nickname "Survivor."
He was extended an offer to join the IRTA and since then, he has participated in many high-risk international Spec Ops missions.
His nickname, Survivor, is well-known within the IRTA. He has been in the Rust Crew for four years, and has the rank of First Sergeant.
