(3/6) “I got blown up once. We hit an IED while driving to...

(3/6) “I got blown up once. We hit an IED while driving to pick up another truck that had broken down. The moment it happened, I just remember feeling really angry. The truck rose into the air and my head hit the ceiling and I remember thinking that this was the end and they’d got me. There was a big rush of adrenaline. When everything came to a stop and we realized that we were still alive, it felt awesome. All of us gathered around the truck and began taking pictures. Everyone was smiling and laughing. I didn’t realize until later how much it affected me. I don’t like to drive anymore. If I ever hit a pothole or a speed bump, I panic.”