General, Guest Voz, Politics Guest Voz: Former Marine feels his patriotism was exploited for political gain May 15, 2009, 4:50 PM 17 LatinaLista — Rick Reyes joined the Marine Corps in 2000. He served in Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan in 2001 and Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003 as an Infantry Rifle Man. He returned from duty early 2004 and went…