Scotty Smiley

Captain Scotty Smiley is the Army's only active-duty blind officer. He lost the use of both eyes when a car bomber blew himself up in front of Scotty's vehicle. A recipient of the bronze star and Purple Heart, he currently teaches the core course in leadership at West Point. Scotty and his wife Tiffany are the proud parents of two young children.

Captain Scotty Smiley is the Army's only active-duty blind officer. He lost the use of both eyes when a car bomber blew himself up in front of Scotty's vehicle. A recipient of the bronze star and Purple Heart, he currently teaches the core course in leadership at West Point. Scotty and his wife Tiffany are the proud parents of two young children. See less