From 9/11 to Afghanistan with Matt Amos | Wichita News

After 9/11, patriotism surged across America, sparking over 180,000 new enlistments and tens of thousands more in reserves. Matt Amos, inspired by his grandfather’s WWII service and galvanized by the attacks, joined the military in 2003—just before Iraq’s invasion. He deployed twice to Iraq, surviving an IED blast that left lasting scars, then returned to Afghanistan in 2011 for another harrowing IED incident requiring prosthetic legs. His recovery was powered by unwavering community support. Now, Amos champions the unity and duty born after 9/11, hoping it can be revived without another tragedy. He finds peace in nature, using quiet moments to reflect on resilience and rebuild his future. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c555ba30ae9ed0c0