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From Combat Injury to Fly Fishing Guide 🎣🇺🇸

Josh Kelly’s story isn’t about fly fishing.
It’s about what happens when life changes—and you decide to keep moving anyway.

After a combat injury in Afghanistan, Josh rebuilt his life through the outdoors, discipline, and the Marine mindset: adapt, overcome, keep going. Fly fishing became more than a hobby—it became a way forward.

We break down his full journey, mindset, and why this story resonates far beyond the river in the blog.

🎥 Read the story - https://loom.ly/Bg9gEPQ
📺 Watch the episode - https://loom.ly/ZXXINlY

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Pegleg outdoors, Warriors & Quiet Waters Foundation , and U.S. Marine Corps

From Combat Injury to Fly Fishing Guide: What the Marine Mindset Teaches About Resilience Uncover the inspiring story of Joshua Kelly, who became a fly fishing guide after a combat injury, embracing purpose and joy.