SSG Smith joined the Army Reserves in 2002, and then transferred onto active duty in 2004. In 2007, SSG Smith volunteered for the Special Operations Command Psychological Operations Course and is currently assigned to the 6th PSYOP BN (Airborne). He has been deployed to Afghanistan three times and worked with 1st and 3rd Special Forces Groups, conducting village stability operations. SSG Smith suffered a TBI and a back injury during a combat mission. He will be competing in Swimming, Indoor Rowing, Cycling and Athletics.