Today’s Star Spangled Salute honors Veteran Corwyn Collier. An IED exploded on the side of Corwyn’s truck, causing him to his fingers and most of my right leg. He almost died in Iraq while serving as a military police officer in the Ohio National Guard in May 2009. His near-death experience cost him half of his lower right leg and his four fingers on his right hand. He also has major muscle loss in both of his hamstrings – a devastating loss for a former collegiate track athlete at Southern Miss. Corwyn said he became depressed and had thoughts of taking his own life. After he recovered Corwyn says he was motivated by his faith, his wife and people telling him all the things he wasn’t going to be able to do.  Corwyn earned his master’s degree in education, becoming a teacher. The Purple Heart Veteran, track coach, fitness competitor and father of three boys just earned another accolade after being named the 2023 Men’s Health ‘Ultimate Guy’ Cover Athlete. Corwyn said, “When they showed me the magazine, it caught me off guard, I had so many different emotions, but I was so excited because my goal has always been to share my story and help people.” Corwyn is now using the platform he’s earned to advocate for mental health for young men and those who serve. Congratulations Corwyn, thank you for helping and THANK YOU for your service.