Episode #357
Nick Lavery
Green Beret Is First Above The Knee Amputee To Return To Combat After Injury
Guest Bio:
Nick is an active duty member of The United States Army Special Forces as a Green Beret. On his second combat rotation to Afghanistan, he and his Detachment fell victim to an insider attack ultimately resulting in the loss of his leg. Following a year of surgeries and initial recovery including the use of a prosthetic, he refused a military medical retirement and returned to his unit. Nick is the first Green Beret to return to combat as an above the knee amputee.
Show Notes:
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Intro
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Getting into the military
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Combat
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Injury
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Deciding to go back to service
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Getting past hard things quickly
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Why are some people extraordinary and others are not
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Building the warriors mindset
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