Eric Patton

Master Sgt. Eric Patton has more than 30 years of service between the Army and the Idaho Army National Guard with a tour in Schweinfurt, Germany. He is currently serving in the National Guard. In 2004, he deployed to Iraq with the 145th Support Battalion; in 2019, he supported a two-week partnership program mission in Cambodia, and in 2024, he deployed to Kosovo, where he began experiencing significant neck and shoulder pain and loss of mobility. After returning from deployment, Patton was assigned to the Soldier Recovery Unit in Fort Carson. While in recovery, he participated in multiple SRU activities and volunteered to support others whenever possible. This is Patton’s first Warrior Games and sees the opportunity as a meaningful milestone and a source of pride in representing Team Army. He thanks his wife, Cheryl, and their children for their support, and his cadre, teammates at the SRU, and all who serve in defense of the nation.