Brian
kolfage

A Story of Survival & Courage



AN AMERICAN HERO

Iraqi War Veteran. Husband. Father. Fighter. Former Airman and Purple Heart recipient Brian Kolfage has dedicated his life to helping America preserve its cherished, yet fragile freedoms.

On September 11 2004, Brian was critically injured while on his second deployment to Iraq when his base came under surprise attack. Though he holds the distinctive title of being the most severely injured Airman in United States history, Brian ultimately recovered to become a living example of motivation, strength, and courage.

We Build The Wall

In 2019, Brian founded We Build The Wall, a 501(c)(4) organization dedicated to building private sections of the wall along the U.S. – Mexico border. Since inception they have contributed towards 4 miles of border wall.

Media Gallery

NEWS

daily

Meet the triple-amputee Iraq war veteran studying to be a architect

blaze

A Casualty of the Ukrainian War Finds Hope and Inspiration from Wounded Air Force Veteran

time

Brian named one of the most influential people

politico2

How a MAGA Stunt Became a Very Real Border Wall