Lt Col Damon Friedman is a decorated special forces combat veteran who served multiple tours in Afghanistan. He has been awarded three Bronze Stars (including one with Valor) along with the Spirit of Hope Award for his work with veterans. But his story of fight and survival began long before he ever stepped foot onto the battlefield. 

Growing up on the streets of Los Angeles, Damon and his twin brother Ray, were raised by a single mother who worked tirelessly to give her boys every opportunity to be successful in life. Unfortunately, that meant constantly running away from their abusive father. Damon and Ray turned to crime to survive and one day, found themselves sitting in a juvenile detention facility. It was here that Damon heard a voice that would change the trajectory of his life for good.

After successfully completing college, Damon enlisted in the Marine Corps and would eventually become an officer in the United States Air Force as a Combat Controller. It was during a fateful mission to the Korengal Valley in Afghanistan that that voice would come back, and Damon’s path would become clear. He was not just a combat soldier; he was a warrior of God.

 Today, Dr Damon Friedman is the founder of the SOF Mission, and serves to help millions of veterans suffering from PTSD and other mental health issues find their path to health and faith. 

Learn more about SOF Missions at: www.sofmissions.org 

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