CPL Kim Smith

Army | Mechanized Infantryman

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My name is Kim. Don't let the name fool ya I'm a guy. Joined the Army in 89. I was an 11M; Mechanized Infantry- Bradley's. I fought in Desert Storm with the 1st Cavalry. I ETS'd in 93. Joined the Indiana Army National Guard. Served in the 76th SIB as an 11B until I had a bad vehicle accident. I succumbed to PTSD, and got very intoxicated & tried to drive. I was in coma for 7 1/2 weeks & received a Traumatic Brain Injury. It took me a couple of years to recover enough to return to work.

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Sep 1993 - Dec 1998

A-Team Leader

A Co, 1-151 IN, 76th BCT, 38th ID | Linton, IN

As an 11B I served as 1st Platoon A-Team LDR. I was the point man for virtually the entire battalion. Due to complications of PTSD, I had a career ending car accident. Now, I'm about to graduate with my Masters in Mental Health Counseling. It is now a goal of mine to help other Vets deal with their demons, whether it be drugs or alcohol, with or without PTSD. I just want to help Vets.

Sep 1989 - Sep 1993

Bradley Gunner for XO

C Co, 1-5 CAV, 2nd BCT, 1st CAV | Fort Cavazos, TX

As a Bradley driver (11M) I was in Operation Desert Storm. I ETS'd as the Executive Officer's gunner. I once qualified on table 8 with only missing 2 targets in Bradley Gunnery.