#HumansOfScottAFB: Brittany Cammon [Image 12 of 22]

SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, IL, UNITED STATES

12.14.2018

Photo by Senior Airman Tara Stetler 

375th Air Mobility Wing

“I’ve had four brain surgeries, a lot of spine surgeries, and I’ve broken my neck four times. I was actually bitter for a very long time, but, honestly, my husband and my kids pulled me out of it. For a while you’re like, ‘This sucks,’ but it didn’t get me anywhere. We had to really pray, though. It was some serious praying. When they tell you there’s no cure for your brain disease, you know, you kind of take that in and say, ‘Well, do I want to go backwards and get bitter or do I want to go forward and keep having a positive attitude?’ My oldest had to grow up a little bit more than usual kids. We had to medevac four times, and they had to learn how to call 911 early and learn how to handle seizures. It’s amazing to see how they are. They take it, and they actually grow.

This week, if they say everything’s good and the C1 is almost healed, we can start taking the neck brace off. I’m like, ‘Man, it’s been almost four years having this thing on.’ It’s just amazing, though. I can’t wait to start school.”

- Brittany Cammon, 375th Force Support Squadron library aid

#HumansOfScottAFB is an ongoing photo series featuring the stories of people who work, live, and volunteer at Scott Air Force Base.

• Date Taken: 12.14.2018
• Date Posted: 09.16.2019 16:46
• Photo ID: 5754629
• VIRIN: 181214-F-VX890-1001
• Resolution: 2048x1606
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• Location: SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, IL, US