Captain Brett Hightower had been stationed in Afghanistan for the past year as an instructor for the 238th Regiment.

On Saturday, August 16, his base was attacked by "small arms" and remote-powered grenades.

During the attack, Hightower received a fractured jaw, abrasions, and puncture wounds.

"The family is doing as you would expect. This is always news that nobody would want to get. But they're doing well," says Hightower's family spokesman, Bowling Green Police Captain Kevin Wiles.

Captain Wiles says the family is drawing support from immediate and extended family as well the community.

"They are a very faith-based family and they've got a church that's provided them a lot of encouragement and support and they are really leaning on that right now," notes Wiles.

Superlatives are all Police Chief Doug Hawkins can use to describe the former "National Guardsman of the Year" who has been with the police department for 14 years.

"A man of character, a talent in the area of law enforcement, a man of integrity," says Chief Hawkins.

Hightower was even named a "Hometown Hero" back in 2006.

Here's what Hightower said back then about being a "Hero" as well as those serving in the military.

"I feel the true heroes are the ones that serve abroad in Iraq and Afghanistan. They are the ones making the sacrifice," Hightower told WBKO back in May of 2006.

Now the sacrifice of service is being made by Hightower, but Chief Hawkins says now is the time to remain positive.

"As I had said to his wife, in a bad news situation, it's obviously good news that he survived that attack. We're looking for the silver lining in this storm cloud," concludes Hawkins.

According to Wiles, the family is very appreciative of all the support shown to them during this difficult time.

Captain Hightower, who is a 1st Sergeant in the military, is expected to make a full recovery from his injuries.

This was Wiles’ first deployment to Afghanistan. He did previously fight in the Bosnian War.