SGT ADAM KISIELEWSKI

Frederick, MD

Mission Accomplished on July 16, 2011

Adam Kisielewski, a Wisconsin native, expedited his high school graduation following 9/11 to enlist in the Marine Corps in 2002.

After approximately a year of training, Adam served in elite security roles in Washington, D.C., protecting the Commandant of the Marine Corps and the Chief of Naval Operations. He was later selected for the presidential security detail at Camp David, where he safeguarded President George W. Bush, the First Family, and visiting dignitaries.

In 2005, Adam deployed to Iraq with 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marines as an infantry squad leader. Just over a month into the deployment, an IED blast during a door breach resulted in the amputation of his left arm and right leg, with severe damage to his remaining left leg requiring months of additional surgeries. After 14 months of recovery, he honorably retired from the Marine Corps as a Sergeant.

Undeterred, Adam earned a bachelor’s degree from Mount St. Mary’s University and a master’s degree from Georgetown University. He transitioned into nonprofit leadership, culminating in his 2018 appointment as President and CEO of NPLB Outdoors, a top-rated 501(c)(3) organization that empowers injured, and ill Veterans through adaptive outdoor experiences across North America, South America, Europe, and Africa.

Adam also serves on the National Board of Directors for Homes For Our Troops and was instrumental in establishing its Veterans Action and Advisory Team (VAAT), which provides peer support to injured Veterans. In addition, he is a pilot and advisory board member for Veterans Airlift Command.

In 2003, while stationed at Camp David, Adam met Carrie. They married in June 2005 and welcomed their son, Evan, in 2009. The family resides in Maryland.

Adam is an avid pilot, motorcyclist, and outdoorsman. Together, the family cherishes travel and adventure.

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