In 2001 Ben Steele joined the RAF Regiment, guarding and protecting airfields including everything on them. In May 2009 he was transferred to the Military Provost Guard Service, a tri service unit responsible for the security of military sites within the UK. It was here, that Steele was involved in a motorcycle collision involving another motorcyclist; he was hit by an oncoming motorcycle seconds after he had lost control of his own motorcycle on a bend. This resulted in Steele losing his left leg through to the knee. Since the accident, he has progressed massively, not allowing his injury to take control of his life. Steel has taken part in many activities and sports including skiing and climbing, and will be representing the British Armed Forces team in Wheelchair Rugby.