SALADO, Texas (KXAN) — For 13 years, Daniel Santiago served this country. He joined the military back in 2011.
“I wanted to help people. Back in that time, you’re hearing all these stories about soldiers coming back that were blown up. They were hurt,” Santiago said. “The best thing to do is to serve my country and become a medic.”
Santiago said he was released from the army because of injuries during his time serving. He said he’s now a disabled veteran.
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“I was jumping for about 10 years, 60 jumps,” Santiago said. “Broke my femur. Broke my pelvis. I have five herniated discs.”
He got a job with a construction company as a project coordinator. But people around him, kept encouraging him to find a position within the government because of his years of service…