Jacob Blankinship is a former U.S. Army Drill Sergeant who distinguished himself in the military before a severe spinal injury in 2015 led to his medical retirement. Despite this setback, Jacob transitioned into the field of exercise science, earning a Master of Science from Lionel University and becoming a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist.

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As the Vice President at Mountain Valor Foundation, Jacob provides strategic leadership to support wounded veterans and oversees the foundation's mission to foster a community that encourages mutual aid. He also contributes as an International Performance Coach, leveraging his expertise to improve performance across various industries.

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Jacob resides in Tallahassee, Florida, with his partner Laura and his children, Izaak and Lillian, who inspire him to pursue excellence in all his endeavors and contribute actively to veteran support initiatives.

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