#324 - John Edward - Amputee & Gay Former Staff Sergeant Opens Up About Life & Overcoming Obstacles

Published: Jan. 31, 2022, 1 p.m.

Guest Bio:

John Edward is a former military service member, Staff Sergeant and a Naval Academy Coach. John is an amputee having had his left leg amputated just below the knee. He participates in the Adaptive CrossFit Games and the Paralympics in weightlifting. In addition to his struggles as an amputee, John had difficulties in the military having joined the service as a gay man before “Don’t ask don’t tell” was repealed.