#357 - Nick Lavery - Green Beret Is First Above The Knee Amputee To Return To Combat After Injury
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.
