![Brett Homan served for 12 years in the U.S. Army. He shared his story with writer Alan McGuckin <a href=](http://develop.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2005/05/10sept0620123-scaled.jpg)
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![âI got blown up with an IED in Balad, Iraq, in 2007](http://develop.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2005/05/10sept0620169-scaled.jpg)
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![âThe day I got hit, June 10, 2007, was just like most days. We had already been hit. That was nearly a daily occurrence.](http://develop.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2005/05/10sept0620183.jpg)
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![One thing that helped Homan come through his ordeal- his love of fishing.](http://develop.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2005/05/Eagle20Eye201_MG_7475-scaled.jpg)
![Brett fishes in the Bass Pro Shops Opens Series presented by Allstate.](http://develop.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2005/05/Eagle20Eye202_MG_7484-scaled.jpg)
![Despite his injury, Brett continues to compete and fish for fun with his family, friends, and competitors.](http://develop.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2005/05/IMG_0044-scaled.jpg)
![He says the fishing is helping him heal.](http://develop.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2005/05/IMG_0112.jpg)
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![Brett and his wife Kelly have two children.](http://develop.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2005/05/IMG_1047.jpg)
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![Thank you Brett for sharing your story and these photos with us. Read Brett's story <a href=](http://develop.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2005/05/eagle20eye20IMG_9456-scaled.jpg)
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Brent Homan lost an eye and more in an IED attack while stationed in Iraq, but nothing can keep him from chasing bass.