Anthony Pegouskie

Career Summary / Bio

Born in Tecumseh, Michigan, and raised in Carleton, Anthony “Goose” Pegouskie grew up in a family with a proud tradition of service. His grandfather served as an Air Force mechanic, and Anthony, along with two cousins, became the first in the family to earn the title of United States Marine.

A graduate of Milan High School in 2006, he answered the call to serve shortly thereafter, enlisting in the U.S. Marine Corps in January 2007 to join the fight in the Global War on Terrorism. Over the course of 14 years of active and reserve service, he held the primary MOS of 0341 Mortarman, earned the secondary MOS of 0571 Advanced Foreign Security Forces Advisor, and concluded his career as an 0369 Infantry Unit Leader.

His service included three deployments: to Iraq’s Al Anbar Province (2007–2008), to Africa as part of Special Purpose MAGTF Africa (2011–2012), and to Afghanistan with Task Force South West (2017–2018). For Anthony, military service was defined not only by duty to country but also by loyalty to the Marines at his side—a brotherhood built on sacrifice, trust, and unbreakable bonds. Though service meant years away from family and friends, it forged experiences and relationships that remain unmatched.

Following his military career, Anthony transitioned into public safety. For nearly 11 years, he has served in the fire service and is currently a Firefighter/Paramedic with the City of Romulus, Michigan, where he has worked for the past four years. His dedication extends beyond the fireground, as he actively supports nonprofit organizations, including Foundation 14, which provides Harley-Davidson motorcycles to combat veterans as a means of healing from PTSD, and American Legion Post 268 in Milan, Michigan.

Today, Anthony is married to his wife, Chante, and together they are raising two children — Reagan (8) and Maverick (5). Whether in uniform, on the fireground, or serving his fellow veterans, he continues to embody the values of duty, sacrifice, and service.