FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. (AFNS) --
(Editor's Note: From September 28 to October 4, more than 40 athletes representing the Air Force will be in Colorado Springs competing in the 2014 Warrior Games. This is a profile of one of those athletes, providing a behind-the-scenes look at who they are and the sport they represent. Note: Some profile information in the graphics may be outdated due to recent birthdays or events. The most current player information is below.)
WARRIOR GAMES: PLAYER PROFILE
Name: Staff Sgt. Seth Pena
Team: Warrior Games
Sports: Archery and Shooting
DOB: 10 July 1981
Birthplace: Hermiston, OR
Hometown: Hermiston, OR
Current Residence: Fort Sam Houston, TX Injury: Left leg amputation above the knee, TBI
Personal Profile:
SSgt Seth Pena joined the Air Force October 2005 and became a Tactical Air Control Party. He was injured while stationed in Ft Stewart, Georgia when a drunk driver hit him on his motorcycle. Currently, Seth is assigned to the 59th Patient Squadron at Lackland AFB, Texas as he completes his recovery at the Center for the Intrepid, Ft Sam Houston. SSgt Pena’s actively training in San Antonio with other Warriors preparing for the 2014 Warrior Games.
Personal/Professional Achievements:
3 Army Commendation Medals Bronze Star
Combat Action Medal