Josh is a Marine who was severely injured from an IED (Improvised Explosive Device) while deployed during Operation Enduring Freedom. His injuries resulted in quadriplegia (paralysis from the chest down). After spending several years recovering/rehabilitating from his injuries, Josh attempted to explore his prospects to return to driving. He was seen by therapist after therapist who determined that he was capable of driving, yet no one was able to actually get him back to driving independently. Finally, he met an Officer named Major Tammy Phipps at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, DC.