About this episode
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 Background 03:16 - Family Business 06:04 - Childhood and Early Challenges 14:14 - Joining the Army 17:07 - Basic Training 22:51 - Deployment and First Missions 28:21 - Learning About IEDs 37:00 - Article 15 Incident 42:34 - Accepting Punishment 48:38 - First Day in Combat Zone 1:01:05 - Losing a Comrade 1:07:55 - Learning from Rangers 1:16:40 - Geoffrey's Own Injury 1:34:23 - Leaving the Army 1:47:53 - Honoring Fallen Comrades 1:56:53 - Importance of Healthy Coping Mechanisms #military #urbanvalor #warstories #usarmyveteran #usarmy