Army CPL Jesse Murphree

Missoula, MT

Inspired to fight the war on terrorism after the 9/11 attacks, Jesse Murphree enlisted in the Army in 2006.

On December 27, 2007, Corporal Murphree was serving as an Airborne Infantryman with the 2^nd Battalion, 503^rd Infantry Regiment, 173^rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team in the Korengal Valley, Afghanistan, when his vehicle drove over an improvised explosive device (IED). He was violently ejected from the vehicle, leading to above-the-knee amputations of his legs, right arm limb salvage, severe internal injuries, tinnitus, and traumatic brain injury (TBI).

CPL Murphree spent more than two years at Walter Reed Medical Center undergoing multiple surgeries and rehabilitation.

Jesse enjoys traveling, fishing, shooting, scuba, and skydiving. He is interested in starting a Veteran nonprofit focused on mental health.

Originally from Montana, Jesse is choosing to build in his home state.

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