From the battlefield to the stage, experience Army Veteran Scotty Hasting’s incredible journey. After being shot ten times on patrol in Afghanistan, Scotty sustained injuries that would shape the rest of his life. Follow Scotty through his recovery and medical discharge; see how he discovered purpose and meaning through adaptive sports. Finally, witness how during the falling curtain of COVID, he picked up the guitar and used music to push back the fears, the anxiety, and the PTSD. Through it all, VA was at his side. This is Scotty’s story. Chapters: 00:00-04:10 Injured in Afghanistan 04:11-05:47 Adaptive Sports & Paralympics 05:48-06:18 The weird dream 06:19-08:33 COVID and learning guitar 08:34-10:13 VA Health Care 10:14-11:59 ‘The Stories That They Tell’ 12:00-12:52 Looking back 12:53-13:48 Credits #veterans #veteranshealth #adaptivesports #warriorgames #country #countrymusic #blackriver #sports4vets #mentalhealth #arttherapy #afghanistan #army #armyveteran @VAmadesimple @VeteransHealth @VAVetBenefits @CreatiVets www.va.gov department.va.gov/veteran-sports/ www.blackriverent.com www.scottyhasting.com/ A VHA Broadcast Center Production in coordination with VISN 19 Creative Task Force & Veterans Experience Office