John Nelson:  

Served in the US Army for over 29 years. Have 24 months of combat time. Medically retired due to suicide bombing in Mosul, Iraq December 21, 2004. Suffered a traumatic brain injury and changed my life. I was trained by the military in medicine and was a board certified ER Physician Assistant and served as a Battalion and Brigade Medical Officer and Flight Surgeon for 18 years. I am currently divorced but have 5 children, all are grown and out on their own. Thanks to the military I have lived in Colorado Springs, North Carolina, Texas, Georgia, California, Alaska and now reside in Lincoln, Maine. Having traveled in 26 countries I have realized that there is no place like home. Back in the mountains of Southwest Virginia would be nice but we have four seasons here in Maine. Four of my 5 children have or are serving in the military with two of them serving in combat. I am very proud of my children. Retired as a Major, Battalion Surgeon, US Army. Earned 5 degrees, Forestry, Civil Engineering, Business Management, MBA, Med...Expand for more