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A former U.S. Army Staff Sgt. and his family received the key to a new, adaptive home thanks to the nonprofit Home for Our Troops

Christopher Byers lost both of his legs below the knee while serving in Afghanistan

“All of this will afford Chris the opportunity for a higher quality of life both inside and outside his home,” the veteran's father said

A former U.S. Army Staff Sgt. and his family have a new place to call home thanks to the work done by a nonprofit.

Christopher Byers was on his third deployment in Afghanistan when he stepped on an improvised explosive device (IED), which resulted in the amputation of both of his legs below the knees, as well as a traumatic brain injury and tinnitus, according to Home for Our Troops .

After spending the following months rele

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