Meet the athletes on the 2024 roster for the Department of Defense Warrior Games. 5 months ago
Volunteering is more than just a helping hand; it’s a heartwarming journey of support and solidarity. 7 months ago
Lt. Col. Mike Cerchio explains how the Warrior Games have helped him cope with his diagnosis of a neurological disease. After a herniated disk turned into a neurological disease, Army veteran Gerald Blakley turned to adaptive sports to heal and connect with other service members. Lt. Col. Stefanie Shaver looked for a way to provide compassion and relief for families of wounded service members. Her invention: The Healing Hut. Marine Michael Harrold details his journey through cancer and explains how laughter and competition have helped him heal. Gabrielle Varhola explains how staying active and social has helped her recovery after she injured both of her hips and survived two sexual assaults. HMCM (FMF) Steve Flemming joined the Navy fresh out of high school. 7 months ago
MA2 Kyle “Higgy” Higginbotham, is quick with the "dad jokes" during morning muster at Adaptive Sports camps. 7 months ago
For LTC Anthony Smith, being part of Team SOCOM, adaptive sports, and the DoD Warrior Games has been “life-changing.” 18 months ago
CMSgt (Ret) Louis Orrie medically retired from the U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command in 2016 after thirty years of service. 18 months ago
During this deployment, Morera saw a Special Forces team and said to himself, “I want to do that.” 18 months ago
This year’s DoD Warrior Games Challenge will be a homecoming for retired MAJ Erik Lewis. 18 months ago
Staff Sergeant (Retired) Adam Foutz will compete for the first time in this year’s DoD Warrior Games Challenge. 18 months ago
On that fateful day, there was a devastating fire on the Bonhomme Richard, which ultimately engulfed the ship. 18 months ago
“I was in Poland in 2018 and fell off of a train car when we were unloading equipment and injured my back, shoulder and neck” said Staff Sgt Robert Ellison 18 months ago
“In the beginning I thought it was the end for me coming to the SRU however I’m now thinking it’s a start. I get a chance to start over..." 18 months ago
In the Army Recovery Care Program, Soldiers have one job…to get better. 18 months ago
Col Theresa Lewis, a registered nurse in the army, spent the last 29 years taking care of Soldiers. 18 months ago
“Being selected to light the torch is as much an honor and privilege as competing for Team Army." 18 months ago
The DoD Warrior Games started in 2010 to enhance the recovery and rehabilitation of wounded service members and veterans through adaptive sports. 18 months ago
More than 200 athletes will come together at Naval Air Station North Island in June for the 2023 Department of Defense (DoD) Warrior Games. 18 months ago
“But, when I look in the mirror, I see a body that has overcome such adversity. I may be wounded, but trust me, I’m inside the body of a warrior.” 18 months ago
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