SPC Kyle Beddow

Stephenville, TX

Mission Accomplished on May 10, 2025

Kyle Beddow joined the Army in 2011 as an Infantryman and Paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne Division. He immediately loved the training and camaraderie of serving with his brothers in arms.

On May 20, 2012, Specialist Beddow was on his first combat deployment serving with the 1st Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, in Afghanistan when he lost his left leg in an improvised explosive device (IED) blast.

Kyle was medically evacuated to Kandahar Airfield for immediate treatment before being transferred to Landstuhl, Germany, and then to Walter Reed Medical Center.

Now medically retired, Kyle enjoys traveling to see friends and family all over the country. He is also an avid scuba diver and competes in a series of off-roading races throughout the year.

Though Kyle had adapted to his injuries over the years, he still could not fully access his previous home because it was not wheelchair accessible. He often became frustrated when he could not get through doorways or reach appliances from his wheelchair, making simple daily household tasks challenging as he navigated steps and other obstacles.

Receiving a single-level Homes For Our Troops home with wide, automatic doorways and an open floor plan made it easier for Kyle to focus on raising his son rather than worrying about his mobility. “A home is supposed to be a place to relax, be safe, and feel welcomed,” he said. “Receiving a donated home put me in an environment that didn’t always seem like a battle to be in, where I could focus on what was truly important and less on the negatives that had previously hindered my ability to feel safe and welcome.”

Originally from California, Kyle chose to build his home in Texas to be closer to fellow Veterans he served with.

Kyle wants HFOT donors and supporters to know he appreciates their efforts. “I have so much gratitude and respect for everyone who makes these homes a reality for our nation’s severely injured combat Veterans and their families,” he says.

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