Staff Sergeant Timothy Payne
Staff Sergeant T. Payne retired from the U.S. Army February 2014. He had an eleven year career with versatile positions. They ranged between Infantry Team Leader to program Manager of the Personnel Recovery Cell for the newly formed United States Army Africa Command. Now as a retiree he conducts himself as an “Ambassador” for disabled veterans, living up to the Army standard, Corp of Noncommissioned officers, the United States Army and the United States of America.
As an Ambassador for disabled combat veterans he travels and shares valuable lessons learned fighting in close combat, battlefield injuries and the process of recovery. Payne’s motivation comes from the Creed of Noncommissioned officers placing his soldiers’ needs above his own. He has also ridden in multiple city marathons with the Achilles Freedom Team, competed in the Department of Defense Warrior Games wining multiple gold medals and also the international Invictus Games winning multiple medals. He’s been invited to the United Nations, the White House and the Joint Special Operations Command to give an account of his testimonies.
As a native of Buffalo, New York, Payne enlisted in the Army in 2002 and attended Basic Training and Advanced Individual Training as 11B (Infantryman) at Fort Benning, Georgia.
In addition to 3 tours in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Operation Enduring Freedom, Payne served overseas in Italy with the Southern European Task Force monitoring personnel going in and out of the African theater. He was decorated with the coveted recruiter ring by Syracuse Recruiting Command 2007 for his actions during strenuous recruiting operations. He was meritoriously promoted on two occasions. During his career, Payne has served with the 82nd Airborne, 173rd Airborne, and 10th Mountain Infantry Division. After being medically dropped for Special Forces Assessment and Selection Payne was handpicked to serve in the Personal Recovery Cell in Army Africa Command to aid in the recovery of Captain Phillips. While serving in the United States Army Africa Command Payne was approached by the Special Operations Civil Affairs Command and was encouraged to pursue a new military specialty.
Payne’s military and civilian education includes Airborne school, Combat Life Savers Course, Combatives Level 1 and 2, Army Recruiting and Retention school, Warrior Leadership course, Advanced Leaders Course, Joint Personal Recovery Plans and Operations Course, and Foreign Disclosure Agent.
Payne’s awards include Purple Heart Medal, Army Commendation Medal (3rd Award) Army Achievement Medal (5th award), Good Conduct Medal (3rd award), National Defense Service Medal, Global War On Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War On Terrorism Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal with Campaign Star, Afghanistan Campaign Medal with 2 campaign Stars, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, NATO Medal, NCO Professional Development Ribbon (2nd award), Combat Infantryman Badge, Expert Infantryman Badge, Gold Recruiter Badge (with 3 star sapphires), Expert Marksmanship Badge, Drivers Badge (wheel) and Airborne Badge.
Payne’s passion is illustrated in the warrior ethos.
Staff Sergeant T. Payne retired from the U.S. Army February 2014. He had an eleven year career with versatile positions. They ranged between Infantry Team Leader to program Manager of the Personnel Recovery Cell for the newly formed United States Army Africa Command. Now as a retiree he conducts himself as an “Ambassador” for disabled veterans, living up to the Army standard, Corp of Noncommissioned officers, the United States Army and the United States of America.
As an Ambassador for disabled combat veterans he travels and shares valuable lessons learned fighting in close combat, battlefield injuries and the process of recovery. Payne’s motivation comes from the Creed of Noncommissioned officers placing his soldiers’ needs above his own. He has also ridden in multiple city marathons with the Achilles Freedom Team, competed in the Department of Defense Warrior Games wining multiple gold medals and also the international Invictus Games winning multiple medals. He’s been invited to the United Nations, the White House and the Joint Special Operations Command to give an account of his testimonies.
As a native of Buffalo, New York, Payne enlisted in the Army in 2002 and attended Basic Training and Advanced Individual Training as 11B (Infantryman) at Fort Benning, Georgia.
In addition to 3 tours in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Operation Enduring Freedom, Payne served overseas in Italy with the Southern European Task Force monitoring personnel going in and out of the African theater. He was decorated with the coveted recruiter ring by Syracuse Recruiting Command 2007 for his actions during strenuous recruiting operations. He was meritoriously promoted on two occasions. During his career, Payne has served with the 82nd Airborne, 173rd Airborne, and 10th Mountain Infantry Division. After being medically dropped for Special Forces Assessment and Selection Payne was handpicked to serve in the Personal Recovery Cell in Army Africa Command to aid in the recovery of Captain Phillips. While serving in the United States Army Africa Command Payne was approached by the Special Operations Civil Affairs Command and was encouraged to pursue a new military specialty.
Payne’s military and civilian education includes Airborne school, Combat Life Savers Course, Combatives Level 1 and 2, Army Recruiting and Retention school, Warrior Leadership course, Advanced Leaders Course, Joint Personal Recovery Plans and Operations Course, and Foreign Disclosure Agent.
Payne’s awards include Purple Heart Medal, Army Commendation Medal (3rd Award) Army Achievement Medal (5th award), Good Conduct Medal (3rd award), National Defense Service Medal, Global War On Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War On Terrorism Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal with Campaign Star, Afghanistan Campaign Medal with 2 campaign Stars, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, NATO Medal, NCO Professional Development Ribbon (2nd award), Combat Infantryman Badge, Expert Infantryman Badge, Gold Recruiter Badge (with 3 star sapphires), Expert Marksmanship Badge, Drivers Badge (wheel) and Airborne Badge.
Payne’s passion is illustrated in the warrior ethos.
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LESSONS LEARNED AND PUSHING FORWARD
War
GruntStyle fighting in most hostile area of Southern Afghanistan; "The Devils Playground"
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Injury
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Injured fighting Americas' Enemies in close combat by a hidden improvised explosive device (IED)
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Recovery
Healing the Mind, Body, and Spirit
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Latest Adventures (NEWS)
"Only reason to go home is to pay bills"
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