NightSide - Retired Staff Sgt. Brian Mast Is In Studio

BOSTON (CBS) - Retired Staff Sgt. Brian Mast is from Florida, but staying in Boston as he finishes an economics degree at Harvard. Mast served in the U.S. Army for twelve years, his final role as a bomb disposal expert under the Joint Special Operations Command. During his service, he dealt with deadly IEDs on a daily basis, and tragically, the last device Mast found ended up gravely injuring him and caused him to lose his legs. In recognition of his service, Mast was awarded The Bronze Star Medal, The Army Commendation Medal for Valor, The Purple Heart Medal, and The Defense Meritorious Service Medal. Now, he is running for Congress in his home state of Florida. Tune in to hear his incredible story and all about his never-ending drive to improve our nation with actions, not just words.

Originally broadcast July 31st, 2015.

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