Nov. 5, 2026–Paul Miller / U.S. Army National Guard (ret.)

Paul B. Miller served 16 years in the Army National Guard, including three overseas deployments, two in Iraq and a third primarily in Kuwait. Throughout his military career, he served in several roles, beginning as an 11B Infantryman, later reclassifying as a Combat Medic with 20th Special Forces Support Group, and eventually returning to the 167th Infantry, where he served as a Squad Leader.

In 2016, Paul was medically discharged after developing a rare neurological condition called transverse myelitis, which temporarily took away his ability to walk and required extensive rehabilitation at UAB to regain mobility. Approximately a year later, he was also diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, presenting additional challenges as he navigated his transition into civilian life.

Following his military service, Paul faced the difficult process of rebuilding his life while adapting to significant physical, personal, and emotional challenges. His experiences led him to explore the role that mindset, identity, and personal responsibility play in how people respond to adversity and navigate difficult seasons of life.

Today, Paul draws on his military background and personal journey to speak about overcoming adversity, rebuilding after life’s most difficult challenges, and taking ownership of the path forward. His message emphasizes that while we cannot always control what happens to us, we can learn to change how we respond, challenge the beliefs that hold us back, and intentionally shape who we become moving forward.