In 2005, his team came under attack. Mittman was severely
injured by an improvised explosive device. Near death, his wounds included
severe head and facial trauma, as well as, numerous other injuries including
significant vision loss.
Since the end of his distinguished military career, Mittman
has been recognized for his work in both the public and private sectors. He is
a 2015 inductee of the Indiana Military Veterans Hall of Fame and his
nationally recognized awards include: the 2013 Defense Finance and Accounting
Service and Department of Defense Disabled Employee of the Year Award; the
American Foundation for the Blind’s 2011 Gallagher Award for mentoring and
serving as role model for blind / visually impaired individuals; the 2010 Osborne
"Oz" Day Award presented by the federal government for increasing
public awareness of the federal AbilityOne Program; and the Lighthouse
International's 2007 Henry A. Grunwald Award honoring outstanding public
service.
SOURCE: Inside Indiana Business
