From Cedric’s profile on AchillesInternational.org:
Cedric King, Ret. US Army Master Sergeant, Achilles International Board of Directors, and Achilles Freedom Team Member.

Cedric King entered the United States Army in 1995. During his 20 year career, Master Sergeant King proved himself to be an exemplary soldier graduating from several distinguishing schools in the Army, including but not limited to: the United States Army Jumpmaster Course, United States Army Pathfinder course, Air Assault course, and The United States Army Ranger Course. He is the recipient of the Bronze Star, the Purple Heart, the Meritorious Service Medal, the Legion of Merit. In 2021 Cedric was bestowed the honor of Legionnaire by the order of Saint Maurice; the Patron Saint of the Infantry.

On July 25, 2012 during his second tour in Afghanistan, Cedric was severely injured by an Improvised Explosive Device. The explosion caused internal injuries, permanent damage to his right arm and hand and the amputation of both of his legs. Cedric now refers to that moment as his finest hour.

Since becoming a double amputee, Cedric has shared his story of perseverance and endurance with audiences from professional sports teams to Fortune 500 companies. Twenty-one months after losing both of his legs, Cedric completed the 2014 Boston Marathon. He has gone on to compete in some of the world’s toughest endurance events including the Marine Corps Ultra Marathon 50k challenge, several 70.3 mile half Ironman Triathlons. Cedric is a Board Member of Achilles International.