Amputee Soldier Recounts Fighting Al Qaeda in the Streets of Iraq

In this episode of Urban Valor, we sit down with retired Army Staff Sergeant Kyle Kelly, who has gone from a troubled childhood in Northeast Texas to the frontlines in Iraq. Kyle shares his experiences as a Combat Engineer battling Al Qaeda in intense warfare. He remembers surviving a gunshot wound, barely escaping an RPG, and enduring a devastating blast that led to amputation. Kyle opens up about his struggles transitioning to civilian life, including time spent in jail for aggravated assault while still on active duty. Despite these challenges, Kyle found a new purpose in serving his fellow veterans. Watch now to learn how Kyle turned his experiences into a force for good, founding the non-profit organization Open Water. 👍 Remember to LIKE this video if you found it informative, enjoyable, or just to show your support to Kyle and/or us at 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: 00:35 Early Life 11:23 Boot Camp 15:03 Airborne School 16:19 1st Cav 21:57 First Deployment 34:57 Sadness & Anger 36:54 Back to the Field 43:12 Greater Loss 44:23 Bradly Gunner 49:17 Turn & Burn 55:17 Counter Sniper 1:00:00 Invincible 1:15:00 Road to Recovery 1:18:22 Scars 1:24:03 Red, White & Blue 1:26:34 Crashing Down 1:30:24 Open Waters #military #urbanvalor #warstories #usarmy #armyveteran