Cpl. John Mevey was inspired to serve by his grandfather, a World War II veteran. John enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, where he served with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines. He completed two combat deployments. First to Saqlwiyah, Iraq in 2007, and then to Nowzad, Afghanistan in 2008. His battalion was tasked with a massive area of operations spanning over 10,000 square miles. The Afghanistan deployment was among the deadliest of the war, with 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines (2/7) suffering 20 Marines and Corpsmen killed in action, and over 150 wounded—more than 30 of whom lost limbs.

John Mevey during his deployment in Iraq—serving with courage and commitment on behalf of all Americans.

Fox Company was assigned to Nowzad, a town that had been abandoned by its residents due to the overwhelming Taliban presence. The area was riddled with improvised explosive devices and was fiercely defended by insurgents. Despite logistical and support challenges, at one point running out of ammunition and forced to halt offensive operations, Fox Company more than held their own. With the nearest friendly unit hours away and only sporadic air support, the Marines inflicted heavy casualties and strategic losses on the Taliban, paving the way for civilians to begin returning to Nowzad in the years that followed. During a night operation, Cpl. Mevey stepped on a landmine. The explosion took his right leg below the knee, caused extensive soft tissue damage on both limbs, and left his left leg partially paralyzed.
 

U.S. Army Corporal John Mevey with his wife and children—reminding us that when we support a veteran, we support a family.

He was evacuated and spent months recovering at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, where he underwent multiple surgeries and began the long path of rehabilitation. Despite the hardships, Cpl. Mevey remained resilient. Today, he lives in Wichita, Kansas with his wife and their two children. He has a business in the defense industry and assists his wife with the logistics of hers. They both hope to open their own veteran focused charity in the future. While his injuries changed the course of his life, they have not defined it. "John would like to thank the donors, supporters, and members of Wounded Warriors Family Support for this amazing and generous gift." 
 

This is the vehicle we’ll be modifying to restore John’s independence and mobility—thanks to your support.