Your Life Can Change in a Second…
Veteran and Motivational Speaker for Overcoming Adversity
A resilient and motivating story of how to adapt and overcome catastrophic circumstances
About Christian
Christian Arteaga, a native of Long Beach and Catalina Island, California, was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Air Force. He trained as a Combat Systems Officer in Special Operations, preparing for high-stakes missions. However, after completing intense survival training, Christian faced the most challenging test of his life.
While diving in the Gulf of Mexico, he suffered a catastrophic injury, shattering his C6-C7 vertebrae and becoming quadriplegic, paralyzed from the chest down.
Rather than letting this life-altering event define him, Christian chose to adapt and overcome. His journey is a powerful reminder that life can change in an instant—either for better or for worse—but with resilience and determination, we all have the ability to bounce back. Christian now dedicates his life to inspiring others to rise above their challenges, proving that our choices define who we become.
Christian’s Purpose Statement:
To live life to the fullest and use my story to inspire and uplift others.
Air Force Core Values
- Integrity First
- Service Before Self
- Excellence in all we do
Christian’s Core Values
- Faith in God
- Faith in My Community
- Faith in Myself
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Christian Arteaga 