SFC Jacque Keeslar Fallbrook, CA Mission Accomplished on Nov. 19, 2011 On June 27, 2006, while on a mission to eliminate a local terrorist cell in Al Anbar Province, Army Sergeant First Class Jacque Keeslar was thirty days from the completion of his 12-month tour in Iraq when he was severely injured by an explosion. The improvised explosive device (IED) that was detonated directly underneath his Stryker, pinned him in the vehicle’s gun station and pulverized his legs. After an…
SSG MAURICE CRAFT Fayetteville, NC Mission Accomplished on Feb. 27, 2010 Army Staff Sergeant Maurice Craft was serving in Iraq with the 82nd Airborne Division when he sustained severe injuries as a result of an explosion in November 2003. An improvised explosive device (IED) was detonated in close proximity to SSG Craft, severing his left leg above the knee and causing multiple injuries to his right leg. Unable to be airlifted from the blast zone due to the ensuing…
…I can relax and recoup at night,” he says. The freedom and independence Quentin regained in his home allows him to further his education and career. He and Stefanie are working toward opening their own RV storage business, and expanding their hobby of making American flags out of reclaimed wood. Most importantly, Quentin can help Stefanie in caring for their children in and around the home. Originally from Iowa, Quentin chose to build his home in Texas. Quentin and Stefanie…
SGT CHARLES DOUGLAS HARRIS Romney, WV Mission Accomplished on Dec. 19, 2015 On May 30, 2012, Army Sergeant Charles “Doug” Harris was on patrol with 5-20 Infantry, 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team (SBCT), 2nd Infantry Division in Afghanistan clearing the route for another unit when he stepped on an improvised explosive device (IED). The subsequent blast resulted in the amputation of both legs and severe injuries to his right arm. Regaining consciousness after the initial explosion, SGT Harris recalls…
SSgt Hans Blum Redlands, CA Mission Accomplished on Sept. 25, 2016 On Feb. 10, 2012 Marine Staff Sergeant Hans Blum and his team from the 2nd EOD Company were sent to conduct a Post Blast Analysis (PBA) in an area where a Marine was struck by an improvised explosive device (IED) in Kajaki, Afghanistan. Upon completion of the mission, SSgt Blum was walking toward the designated safe area when he stepped on a secondary IED. The blast caused the…
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