US Army Specialist and local resident Franz Walkup has undergone many surgeries since he was severely wounded September 29th in Afghanistan. Walkup has a long road to recovery but last Friday he was moved from Germany to the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda Maryland. A medical update on his condition. Doctors have been able to get all infections from the gunshot wounds under control. The next step is to get his abdominal incision closed up. More surgery is scheduled today however they did take Franz off the breathing ventilator as he has made a major step in that he is breathing on his own. Franz has thousands of people across the country supporting him as he continues to recover. For those that would like to send mail to Franz you may do so by mailing him at Franz Walkup at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Specialist Franz Walkup ICU room 309 8901 Wisconsin Ave Bethesda Maryland 20889-5600. The address will also be included in this news story for future reference in the news section of wbry.com
