“We got injured having a bad day; that’s how we got here,” said retired Staff Sgt. Michael Kacer. “It’s about moving on and progressing and not letting anything stop you.”He cannot explain where this love of sports and competitive nature originated, and nothing stops his drive—not even severe injuries sustained in a rocket attack in Afghanistan that resulted in the loss of his left arm. He represents the U.S. team in Athletics and Swimming at the Games. Throughout his recovery, Kacer channeled his drive into sports and used adaptive reconditioning activities as an outlet. He credits adaptive reconditioning activities with “helping find and define himself physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually.” Representing the United States in London is “the greatest honor I’ve had yet,” said Kacer. His next goals are to compete in the Rio de Janeiro Paralympics in 2016 and to start college.