He Lost His Eyesight but Not His Vision | Veteran On The Move Podcast
In this episode of Veteran On the Move, host Joe Crane welcomes U.S. Air Force veteran Kijuan Amey. Kijuan, who served as a Boom Operator, recounts his time in active duty and the Reserves, as well as the life-altering motorcycle accident that led to his loss of sight. He also discusses his recovery and impactful work with the Air Force Wounded Warrior program. He continues to share his message as an author and motivational speaker.
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Amey Motivational Speaker
Kijuan on LinkedIn
About Our Guest
Kijuan Amey, founder of Amey Motivation LLC, is a U.S. Air Force veteran from Durham, NC, who served a decade as an In-flight Refueling Specialist. After losing his eyesight in a 2017 motorcycle accident, he transformed adversity into purpose, becoming a motivational speaker, mentor, and ambassador for the Air Force Wounded Warriors program. With over 25 years of drumming experience, a passion for acting, and his book “Don't Focus on Why Me”, Kijuan empowers audiences with his powerful message: I may have lost my sight, but I did not lose my vision.
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