Major opens up about his own battle with PTSD so others will seek help too

Battling PTSD: Major hopes sharing his story prompts others to seek help
By Melissa Bower Staff Writer
Published: Thursday, April 29, 2010 2:25 PM CDT
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Maj. Ryan Kranc is recovering from post-traumatic stress disorder and competes in triathlons to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project. Lamp photo by Prudence Siebert.
Ryan Kranc was traveling with the 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment near Ramadi, Iraq, on July 23, 2003, when his convoy was hit with an improvised explosive device.

Kranc, now an Army major, survived. His commander, his friend, Capt. Josh T. Byers, did not.

Six years and two full combat tours later, Kranc committed himself to recovering from the emotional wounds sustained on that day in 2003.


While serving in Saudi Arabia in 2009, he notified his command that he had a problem. Although he had sought counseling before, Kranc decided he needed more intervention. He entered treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany for six weeks. Kranc said the traumatic events of the war have forever changed his life, but because of his treatment he can now move forward.
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Major hopes sharing his story prompts others to seek help