
Sergeant Tom Block
Military Branch: United States Army
Location: New Hampshire
Build Completion: May 2019
U.S. Army Sergeant Tom Block graduated high school from Waseca High School in Waseca, MN in 2005. He attended Minnesota State University at Mankato where he wrestled for 4 years and had the pleasure of meeting Jared while attending his training camp. Shortly after his wrestling career, he joined the army as a Ranger with the 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, where he was severely wounded by an improvised explosive device (IED) suicide vest while on his fourth combat rotation on October 6, 2013. Block was part of a joint task force that prevented a high-profile suicide bombing attack in Kandahar Province, Afghanistan. Block was injured when the bomber detonated herself approximately 10ft from the assault force.
Sgt. Block lost his right eye and most of his vision in the other, in addition to withstanding severe leg injuries and shrapnel wounds across his body as because of the explosion. He has undergone approximately 15 surgeries, but despite his injuries, he has remained upbeat and undeterred, enduring grueling recovery and rehabilitation to defy doctors’ expectations. He still has quite a few surgeries to go, but thanks to his determination and positive attitude, the Army Times named him Solider of the Year in 2014, citing his perseverance and ability to motivate others as key factors in the decision.
Jared Allen’s Homes for Wounded Warriors is proud to team up with the Army Ranger Lead the Way Fund and the United Brotherhood of Carpenters to provide Sgt. Block with a 100-percent accessible home, built specifically for Sgt. Block’s needs.
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MEDIA COVERAGE
Army Ranger Tom Block Shows Resolve
Minnesota Vikings
Veteran to get big welcome home in Derry
Denver News
Plans underway for benefit for injured Waseca Army Ranger Tom Block
Waseca County News
New House Rises in Nashua, N.H., for Afghanistan War Hero Tom Block
Construction Equipment Guide
VIDEOS
Wounded Warrior SGT Tom Block Inspires Young Armor Officers at Fort Benning
Extended Interview with Sergeant Block of Fort Benning
Tom Block’s Key Ceremony
