Gregory D. Gadson, a Chesapeake, VA native, served our nation in the United States Army for more than 26 years. He earned his master's degree from there. He is from United States. Filter by State in . ARLINGTON, Va. - Decorated Soldier, actor, artist, motivational speaker, and now retired U.S. Army Col. Gregory D. Gadson can add the 2017 Viscardi Achievement Award to the list of his honors. Visit ourblog post about nominatingto learn how to create the best submission. Discover today's celebrity birthdays and explore famous people who share your birthday. Gregory D Gadson returned to active duty to serve almost two years as director of the AW2 program before being selected to command Fort Belvoir. Wounded or ill service members often have a challenging recovery journey ahead of them that can take months, or even years. Col. Gregory D. Gadson assumed command June 25, 2012, of Fort Belvoir, Va., an 47,000-strong garrison currently in its 100th year of service. Battalion fire support officer, 1st Battalion. On 7th of May 2007, helost both his legs duringa roadside bomb in Baghdad. Col. Gregory D. Gadson became the first Army double amputee to command the garrison at Fort Belvoir, Va. Gadson, who lost his legs to an improvised explosive device in Iraq in 2007 asked to remain on active duty after receiving next-generation powere Col. Gregory D. Gadson accepts the Fort Belvoir, Va., command colors from Lt. Gen. Michael Ferriter, commander, Army Installation Management Command June 25, 2012. His recovery wasnt quick or easy, but he persevered through a month and a half of inpatient treatment at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C., and then another 15 to 18 months as an outpatient while enduring additional surgeries. February is African American History Month. "He was able to reassure personally those newly wounded who are looking down a long road to recovery and to motivate Soldiers and civilians alike," he said. He became one of the first military personnel to use a next-generation powered prosthetic knee with technology to make it possible for amputees to walk with confidence and with a more natural gait. Col. Gadsons service culminated as the Garrison Commander of Fort Belvoir, where he oversaw the daily operations of the post, a strategic sustaining base where more than 50,000 military personnel and employees provide