Steve and his wife, Carolee are both IPA's and have served in Kosovo and Afghanistan. Carolee is still currently in Afghanistan mission. Steve is still a sworn member of AZ DPS.
Thursday, September 24th, 2009 marked the one year anniversary for Steve's injuries.
Late morning on 24 September 2008, Steve Martin was in the lead humvee of a five vehicle convoy to meet with his Afghan counter-parts at the Chark District ANP Station. His humvee went over a command detonated IED, resulting in severe injuries - mostly to his legs.
Semi-conscious he lay on the ground while IPLO Jose Guillen shielded him from the sporadic small arms fire. (Jose would later receive a Medal of Valor for his actions.)
Steve recovering in hospital