Power Prosthetics Propel Service Members to Better Lives

Power Prosthetics Propel Service Members to Better Lives

By Terri Moon Cronk
American Forces Press Service

BETHESDA, Md., April 27, 2012 – Marine Corps Cpl. Garrett Carnes was on a clearing mission in Afghanistan‘s southern Helmand province in February when he stepped on a pressure plate that exploded and cost him both legs.

Marine Corps Cpl. Garrett Carnes walks the length of a slightly elevated ramp one day after wearing his new prosthetic legs for no more than 10 minutes at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, Md., April 24, 2012. DOD photo by Terri Moon Cronk. Related Entries Algae to the People! Solazyme and Propel Launcy Algae Biofuel Retail Project How Energy Efficient Can Your Building Be? WegoWise and Melon Power Have the Answer Four U.S. Service Members Killed in Afghanistan Helicopter Crash Panetta Makes Holiday Calls to Deployed Service Members Recent Entries Courtney Love Sticks Up For LeAnn Rimes, Will Beat Brandi Glanville’s Ass If Need Be Air Force Structure Commission Slates June 4 Meeting 129th Airmen Achieve Milestone 1,000th Save Backstreet Boys’ Nick Carter Will Tell All About His Drug Addiction If You Buy His Book Speaking of Books, Lea Michele’s “Writing” One And I’m Jumping Out My Window Featured Video Twitter Updates follow Elites TV on Twitter Elites TV • a KBC Media Company • Copyright © 2009 • All Rights Reserved • Editor: Chris Barrett • Fitness: Fit Lizzy • PR: PRserve