The Brigade received American and Allied units from around the world and expanded to more than 20 battalions and 13,000 troops, conducting full spectrum engineer operations across the breadth and depth of Iraq from 2003 to 2004.

He led a complex enterprise of four major schools that educated, trained and developed thousands of soldiers, marines, airmen, sailors and civilians for leadership roles in global operations as the Commanding General at the Maneuver Support Center of Excellence in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri from October 2008 to January 2010.

Major General Gregg Martin has become a prominent advocate for mental health awareness, drawing on his personal experiences with bipolar disorder to shed light on the challenges faced by individuals with the condition.

After a distinguished 36-year career in the United States Army, Martin's journey with undiagnosed mental illness culminated in a public battle that he has since turned into a platform for advocacy and education.

The memoir shares Martin's story of resilience and perseverance, detailing his life as a combat engineer and two-star general while coping with and overcoming the challenges of bipolar disorder.

In a Florida Today article dated November 29, 2022, Martin recalls the day he was asked to resign from his post prior to his bipolar diagnosis, a moment that highlights the often unseen struggles of mental health in high-pressure environments.

Additionally, Martin's narrative has been featured in Military Times on March 29, 2023, where he described bipolar disorder as both a curse and a blessing, reflecting on how it has shaped his perspectives on leadership and adversity.