Today, I salute Army Veteran Jeffrey Mittman. The Indianapolis-based veteran has worn many hats — Army service member, survivor, leader, and now, a freshly appointed member of the U.S. AbilityOne Commission. Mittman served in the Army for over 20 years before a tragic incident during combat in Iraq in 2005 left him blind and changed the trajectory of his life. After battling his own trauma and dealing with the loss of his eyesight, he eventually turned it around and started helping others. The Virginia-based AbilityOne Commission is an independent federal agency that oversees the AbilityOne Program, which creates meaningful employment opportunities for people who are blind or have significant disabilities. Thank you for helping other Veterans, Jeffrey, and THANK YOU for your service.
