Colonel Greg Gadson

Colonel Greg Gadson is a distinguished retired United States Army officer, motivational speaker, and actor known for his resilience and advocacy. After graduating from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1989, Colonel Greg Gadson embarked on a distinguished 25-year career in the United States Army. He further honed his expertise by earning master’s degrees in Information Systems from Webster University and Policy Management from Georgetown University. His extensive service included critical deployments in Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm, Operation Joint Forge, Operation Enduring Freedom, and Operation Iraqi Freedom, where he held various pivotal roles.

On May 7, 2007, during a deployment in Baghdad, his vehicle was struck by an improvised explosive device, resulting in the loss of both his legs above the knee and a severe injury to his right arm. Following this life-altering injury, Colonel Gadson demonstrated exceptional resilience and became one of the first soldiers fitted with a next-generation powered prosthetic knee, enabling a more natural gait. Rather than pursuing medical retirement, he chose to remain on active duty, serving for nearly two years as Director of the Army Wounded Warrior Program before being selected to command the U.S. Army Garrison at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, in 2012.

His diverse career journey showcases a rare blend of military excellence, cinematic contributions, and dedicated entrepreneurial and advocacy efforts, making him a compelling voice across multiple platforms.