Meet SSG Eric Estabrook — 2015 Wounded Veteran
Staff Sergeant Eric Estabrook enlisted in the U.S. Army as a Combat Engineer in August 2007 and was stationed at Fort Bragg, NC until he was Honorably Discharged in January 2013 after two deployments to Afghanistan.
During his first tour, Estabrook participated in over 250 missions throughout Wardak Province, clearing more than 13,000 kms and logging more than 1,100 mission hours. He experienced the tragic loss of two team members during separate enemy engagements involving IEDs and direct fire.
Estabrook served as a Squad Leader for over 50 dismounted patrols in Logar Province during his second tour. The explosive hazards found and neutralized by his squad were vital in saving the lives of his fellow service members. His experience, composure and strong leadership under numerous heavy enemy fire engagements earned him the Bronze Star Medal.
SSG Estabrook is also a graduate of the Army's Sapper Leader Course and the United States Army Drill Sergeant School. He currently serves in the U.S. Army Reserve as a Drill Sergeant, training, building and mentoring future soldiers and officers.
Eric has been attending training classes with his future Service K9 Freedom. Freedom was purchased and completely funded by Warrior Thunder Foundation, a non-profit located in Millis, Massachusetts, dedicated to assisting Wounded Veterans around the country.
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Jeff Anderson
CEO/Founder, Rebuilding Warriors
