The Perseverance Podcast

006 Randy Nantz

Mac Season 1 Episode 6

Randy Nantz
Prior to enlisting in the US Army at the age of 33 Randy served for many years as an EMT. Following the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001 Randy enlisted as an 11B (Infantry) and was assigned to 3rd Infantry Division and deployed with them during OIFI. After that deployment Randy attended the Special Forces Qualification Course at the age of 35 and upon being selected he was assigned to 5th Special Forces Group. While serving in Iraq with 5th Group in December 2006 his vehicle was struck by an EFMP, suffering multiple injuries to his lower body and 3rd degree burns. Randy currently works with the Special Forces Foundation and Adaptive Training Foundation in Dallas, TX