134: Damian Orslene's Life Was Saved By Sports. From War To Suicide To Sports Again, The Retired US Air Force Chief Master Sargeant Is A Paralympic Seated Shotput & Discus Thrower Going For Gold In The Rio 2016 Games

Damian Orslene is a 28 year US Air Force Chief Master Sergeant, life long lover of Leadership and Honor, was medically retired from wounds received following his third deployment, this one to Kirkuk Iraq. Despite many physical limitations, and suffering from both Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome and a Traumatic Brain Injury, Damian has dedicated his life to reaching into the darkest corners caused by PTSD/TBI and shine a saving light. Through his Motivational Speeches he helps save veteran's lives everyday through involving them and their families in sports. Damian is a Paralympic Athlete, Seated Shot Putt and Discus Thrower and is in Team USA's Emerging Athlete Program. He is training full time in hopes to make the National Team and go to the Paralympic Games in Rio 2016.