This is how a decorated PJ found ‘love at first sight’ after he retired

"Just be quiet for a second. You hear that?" retired Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Rob Disney asks a visitor. When she nods, he says, "Absolutely nothing. That's what I love the most about this place."

Disney's life wasn't always so tranquil. A 21-year pararescueman in the Air Force, Disney was often being sent in when Army Green Berets, Marine Force Recon, or Navy SEALs had gotten into a situation where they couldn't get out without help.

During one of his deployments Disney was shot in the face with an AK-47 and lost all feeling in his face for several months. Disney received the Purple Heart for his injury and has a host of awards to show for his bravery.

But to help those combat memories fade, Disney bought an amazing mountain retreat after retirement, saying it was "love at first sight," with the deal being sealed when he went out on the porch with a cup of coffee.

"It definitely was my destiny," Disney told the host of the video. The house, built with both log and drywall, has three bedrooms and a finished basement. While the house in the mountains may have been Disney's destiny, it's not the first house Disney has owned. The experience of buying homes and closing "quite a few mortgages" during his 21 years of service has given him some valuable insights.

"Something that is very very important in anybody who is going to buy a home is that they need to find a mortgage company that they can absolutely trust and have a rock-solid foundation with," Disney said, adding that Veterans First was the one he trusted most.

Disney closed on his house of destiny 13 years to the day after he was shot, and moved there exactly a year later.

"I took one of the worst experiences of my life and turned it into one of my best memories," he said.

Disney also demonstrated some guitar skills. He started playing at age 15, shifting from the banjo, which didn't attract the attention he sought from girls.

"Still play all the time, every day," he said, describing it as an emotional release.

The full video from Veterans First mortgage is embedded above.