Christopher Ferrell

Tech. Sgt. Chris Ferrell joined the Air Force in 2003 as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Airman. He
deployed five different times to Iraq and Afghanistan, executing more than 64 combat missions on
just one single deployment. Chris also earned the Bronze Star for his judgment under fire during
combat operations and a Purple Heart for wounds received in combat. Since his retirement he has
taken on the job of Combat Training Specialist at Cannon AFB, New Mexico. He has come a long
way since his first Warrior Games in 2016 at West Point and says every wounded warrior should
understand the challenges of recovery. “Recovery is not a sprint, it’s a marathon,” he said. “You are
going to have setbacks and may have more bad days than good. The key is to keep one foot moving in front of the other and to remember why you are doing this and who you are doing it for.”