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A COVID diagnosis saves a Soldier’s life and the Soldier Recovery Unit helps him recover.
May 21, 2024
— Staff Sgt. Todd Summers, an active-duty soldier from Fort Riley, Kansas, faced a life-threatening battle with COVID-19 after returning from a deployment to Korea in 2020. Hospitalized and placed on a ventilator, he struggled with severe lung issues and discovered an unrelated but critical colon condition that required multiple surgeries. Following a difficult recovery, including a significant weight gain and a diabetes diagnosis, Summers transferred to the Soldier Recovery Unit (SRU) at Fort Belvoir. There, he underwent further medical treatment and adaptive reconditioning therapy, which helped him regain his health and fitness. Remarkably, Summers lost 70 pounds, reversed his diabetes, and was declared fit for duty. Grateful for the support of his family, medical staff, and the SRU, he encourages others to persevere and utilize the resources available to them, embodying a champion's spirit throughout his recovery journey...
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