Soldier Loses Arm and Leg to IED Blast in Afghanistan

In this episode of Urban Valor, we talk with US Army Veteran and double amputee Geoffrey Quevedo. Raised in Cutler, CA, in a traditional Mexican household where Spanish was his first language, Geoffrey was inspired to serve in the military by his brother-in-law, who was on active duty. He enlisted as a 19D Cavalry Scout and was deployed to Afghanistan with the 10th Mountain Division. Geoffrey shares the gripping reality of his deployment, describing the intense and unpredictable danger of patrolling as a mine sweeper. He recounts the day when an explosion changed his life forever, resulting in the loss of an arm and a leg. Sadly, Geoffrey also opens up about the devastating aftermath that his teammate faced, a journey that ended in tragedy.👍 Like this video to support to show appreciation for Geoffrey and/or Urban Valor.🗣️ Comment your support or ask any questions. Sometimes, our interviewees respond, and we at Urban Valor will do our best to respond as well!✅ SUBSCRIBE to support Urban Valor and the courageous Veterans who take the share and tell their story, AND so you NEVER miss a weekly episode of our veteran stories. New stories every Sunday!Your engagement greatly supports our mission to share authentic and impactful veteran stories.Video Chapters:01:30 - Introduction and Background03:16 - Family Business 06:04 - Childhood and Early Challenges14:14 - Joining the Army17:07 - Basic Training22:51 - Deployment and First Missions28:21 - Learning About IEDs37:00 - Article 15 Incident42:34 - Accepting Punishment48:38 - First Day in Combat Zone1:01:05 - Losing a Comrade1:07:55 - Learning from Rangers1:16:40 - Geoffrey's Own Injury1:34:23 - Leaving the Army1:47:53 - Honoring Fallen Comrades1:56:53 - Importance of Healthy Coping Mechanisms#military #urbanvalor #warstories #usarmyveteran #usarmy