John Joss Iii

Started: He liked hunting and shooting while he was growing up. He was encouraged to join the US Army shooting team in 2011 and earned a post in the Marksmanship Unit in 2012. (ssusa.org, 12 Jul 2021; teamusa.org, 09 Jul 2015) Reason: While attending a course at Fort Benning, GA, United States of America, he was told the US Army Marksmanship Unit had started a Paralympic programme and were recruiting new athletes. "I wasn't sure what it'd be like, but I tried out and it's been great since." (armywcap.com, 10 Apr 2019; teamusa.org, 09 Jul 2015) Awards: In 2013 he was named Paralympic Athlete of the Year by USA Shooting. (theoutdoorwire.com, 02 Jun 2014) Additional Info: US ARMY SERVICE He enlisted in the US Army in 2004 and has served as an infantryman. While deployed to Iraq in 2007, he lost his right lower leg due to an improvised explosive device. In 2012 he earned a post in the US Army Marksmanship Unit. (armywcap.com, 10 Apr 2019; US Army Marksmanship Unit Facebook page, 24 Apr 2018; usashooting.org, 15 Feb 2016; teamusa.org, 01 Oct 2016)