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FT2 Abdulrahman Ibn Asadullah Named Warrior of the Month

October 30, 2024 | Story by Alyssa Ross | Navy Wounded Warrior

Fire Control Technician Second Class Abdulrahman “Abdul” Ibn Asadullah was born and raised in San Diego, Calif. In a Cambodian-Mexican-American family. He joined the Navy to serve his country and add some stability to his life.

He served on the U.S.S. Kentucky submarine and went on multiple deployments and even participated in some launching system tests. Ibn Asadullah returned home to San Diego after a tragic accident resulted in the amputation of his left arm below the elbow.

"Adjusting to life as an arm amputee has been one of the toughest challenges I've ever faced," he said. "Through the difficulties, the support from Navy Wounded Warrior has made a huge difference in my recovery. When I first started dealing with my new reality, everything felt overwhelming. I struggled with the physical and emotional adjustments. Navigating all of the complexities of my recovery seemed like an endless task. My care team at Navy Wounded Warrior helped alleviate a lot of that stress."

He is still serving through the Southwest Regional Maintenance Center in Point Loma. He connected with the Navy Wounded Warrior office based in the Naval Medical Center San Diego and they helped his family create a plan to adjust to his new normal. His care pointed him to the adaptive sports program and he attended his first camp in November 2023. He went on to compete in the 2024 Department of Defense Warrior Games as part of Team Navy, competing in archery, field, sitting volleyball, and wheelchair rugby.

"One of the most impactful experiences was that they introduced me to adaptive sports," he said. "I've always been an active person, so finding new ways to stay engaged was crucial. These new sports didn't just help me stay fit, they also gave me a renewed sense of purpose and fun. They have become a big part of my life and participating in them helped me connect with others who understood what I was going through." 

Living with an amputation hasn't been easy for Ibn Asadullah, but he credits the support from Navy Wounded Warrior with showing him that there is alway hope and a way forward. 

Numquam Navigare Solus – Never to Sail Alone

Navy Wounded Warrior is an unbiased advocate that bridges the needs of commands, care teams, and service members in planning a way forward after a serious wound, illness, or injury. Staff guide Sailors and Coast Guardsmen, with their families and caregivers, to create a comprehensive recovery plan, which provides a holistic approach tailored to individual recovery, rehabilitation, and reintegration needs. The program allows service members and their families to feel empowered and supported as they adapt to their new normal. Tens of thousands of seriously wounded, ill, and injured service members located throughout the country received assistance from Navy Wounded Warrior.

Sailors and Coast Guardsmen may self-refer to Navy Wounded Warrior, or be referred by a family member, their command leadership or their medical team. Contact the Navy Wounded Warrior call center at 855-NAVY WWP / 855-628-9997, or email navywoundedwarrior.fct@navy.mil.

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