Troy Green

Troy Green enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in May 1989 and served for 27 years, 15 of those years on active duty.

In April 2012, while deployed to Afghanistan as part of Operation Enduring Freedom, Green was stationed at FOB Finely-Shields when it came under attack from a vehicular-borne suicide bomb and small arms fire. During the attack, Green suffered a head injury.

In addition to his Purple Heart, Green received numerous commendations and awards, including two Army Commendation Medals, the Army Combat Action Badge and more. During his career, Green served as a Combat Arms Instructor, a Security Force Investigator, and a Missouri Army-National Guard MP.

Outside of his service, Green manages a BMX racing team, known as Purple Heart Racing, and has he previously organized the “Ruck Between Rivers” walk across Missouri, which has raised about $20, 000 to support his local veterans’ home. Green and his wife, Audrey, have five children. Troy Green was nominated for this recognition by Madi Pickman, a U.S. Air Force medic and supporter of Green’s Purple Heart Racing team.