Iván Castro
Blind officer in the United States Army Rangers / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Captain Iván Castro[1] (born 1967)[2] is a U.S. Army officer who did not leave the Special Forces after becoming blind. He is one of three blind officers who currently serve in the U.S. Army and the only blind officer in the United States Army Special Forces.[3] Castro believes in helping wounded fighters return to a normal life, and has talked to Congress about this. He takes part in marathons and other races.
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Iván Castro | |
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Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/branch | United States Army |
Years of service | 1988-present |
Rank | - Captain |
Unit | Special forces |
Battles/wars | Operations Desert Storm and others |
Awards | Purple Heart Meritorious Service Medal Army Commendation Medal |
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