LTC Cotty graduated from The Citadel in 1994, where he received his commission as an Infantry Officer. He served in the 82nd Airborne Division as an Infantry Platoon Leader, and as a Team Leader assigned to 7th and 3rd Special Forces Group. During his service, he suffered a Traumatic Brain Injury, Cranial Nerve Palsy, and endured ongoing shrapnel removal. He will be competing in Cycling