Alerting his squad to the incident, Sgt Bruce went to administer aide to his injured comrade and triggered a second IED; the blast traumatically amputating both of his legs below the knees. Lifesaving measures prepared Robert and the other injured for medical evacuation by helicopter.
Treated at Camp Bastion, he was stabilized for transport to Landstuhl, Germany. Sgt Bruce arrived at Bethesda Naval Medical Center within days of his injuries and remained there for a month while enduring multiple surgeries before being transferred to Balboa Naval Medical Center where he was fitted for his prosthetics and began his physical therapy. Robert continues receiving treatments and therapies as an outpatient at this time.
Sgt Bruce enjoys spending time with his wife Megan and they are pleased to be planning their future, living in their hometown. Robert loves movies and video games, and enjoys camping and hosting BBQ’s. An NRA Member and Instructor, Robert enjoys recreational target shooting. With plans to go back to school, Robert would like to find employment as a firearms and small unit tactics instructor for a government agency.
Sgt Bruce is looking forward to living in a specially adapted home where he will not need to worry about accessing all areas independently. He says, “Thank you for all you do to support our injured veterans…addressing each of their individual needs in the features of the homes you provide. Your support really means a lot to me.”
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