Sailors and Coast Guardsmen may self-refer to the program or be referred by family members, command leadership or medical providers.
"For the longest time, I was doing nothing. I would go to the gym and then go home and play video games and watch TV. Adaptive athletics has opened my eyes so much."
Navy Wounded Warrior provides enrollee families with a variety of support services to help make their jobs as caregivers more manageable.
"I look forward to the camaraderie and I am proud to represent my community and the Navy," said 2016 Warrior Games athlete.
Adaptive sports help wounded warriors build strength and endurance, while also drawing inspiration from their teammates.
Congratulations toBU1 Courtney Russ for being named the Wounded Warrior of the Month for Navy Region Southwest.
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Congratulations to FT2 Abdulrahman "Abdul" Ibn Asadullah for being named the Wounded Warrior of the Month for Navy Region Southwest.
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Kick-off Warrior Care Month with a 5K Run or 1 Mile Walk at Washington Navy Yard on 1 November 2024. The first 200 participants receive a free t-shirt. Click through to register now.
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Congratulations to GSM3 Jonathan Gancayco for being named Wounded Warrior of the Month in Navy Region Southwest!
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Congratulations to HM2 Lovelyprincess Villamanca for being named the Wounded Warrior of the Month for Navy Region Southwest!
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All enrolled Sailors and Coast Guardsmen are encouraged to participate because athletics play a special role in the recovery process. Participants meet and build connections with other service members who are also going through transitional, healing and recovery journeys. The athletics program helps build self-esteem, improve strength and endurance and allow service members to rejoin a team environment.
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Congratulations to HM1 Morgan Dubbs (ret.) for being named Wounded Warrior of the Month for Navy Region Southwest in July 2024.
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July 15 is I Love Horses Day. Navy Wounded Warrior connected LCDR Lynn Skinner with equine therapy as part of her care plan and it changed her life.
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AC2 (AW) Dafne Bonachea Tamargo joined the Navy after her grandmother died because she wanted to do something daring and impossible. This drives her forward as she prepares for the 2024 DoD Warrior Games.
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Congratulations to DC2 Byron Bullock for being named the Wounded Warrior of the Month in Navy Region Southwest for May 2024!
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Congratulations to the 11 athletes on Team US for the 2025 Invictus Games who will are from the US Navy and US Coast Guard.
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Congratulations to OS1 Dawana Brown for being named Wounded Warrior of the Month in Navy Region Southwest.
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Navy Wounded Warrior partners with Navy Gold Star for its next online Esports tournament on Saturday, May 4 at noon ET.
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Meet the 36 Sailors and 4 Coast Guardsmen who will represent Team Navy during the 2024 DoD Warrior Games in Orlando, Fla.
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WTKR-TV, CBS News 3 in Hampton Roads, Va., spotlighted MA2 Oliver Storm, a recovering service member, about how Navy Wounded Warrior has helped her in her healing and recovery journey.
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OS2 Tiffany Clark has jumped into the adaptive sports program with both feet. It's how she approaches life, too. "You never know you like something until you try it."
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Congratulations to MM3 Martha Palacio for being named the Wounded Warrior of the Month in Navy Region Southwest.
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Navy Medical Corps magazine introduced Navy Adaptive Sports as one of the sports medicine roles within the fleet.
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We're partnering with Navy Gold Star for the next online Esports tournament featuring Rocket League. Join us on March 23 at noon ET.
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MA2 Kyle "Higgy" Higginbotham (ret.) is reclaiming his story after his life was changed in a motorcycle accident, thanks in large part to the Adaptive Sports Program at Navy Wounded Warrior.
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HMCM (FMF) Steve Flemming fights every day to make the most of his blessings.
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For National Spouses Day, we spotlight Jenise St. Pierre. After her husband's diagnosis, she became solely responsible for her husband's retirement and planning their future together. Navy Wounded Warrior has been helping her navigate these choppy waters.
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Congratulations to LT Evan Skarbek for being named the Wounded Warrior of the Month for Navy Region Southwest.
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Participate in the 2023 Wounded Warrior 5K at Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads on 17 November. Click through to register in advance.
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Congratulations to YN1 Becky N. Floria for being named the Wounded Warrior of the Month for Navy Region Southwest.
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On Veteran's Day, Saturday, November 11, participate in the Warrior Care 5K at Naval Air Station Whiting Field, organized by Navy MWR and Navy Wounded Warrior.
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Congratulations to CTT1 (SW) Jiesyl Rama for being named the Wounded Warrior of the month for Navy Region Southwest.
Read MoreNavy Wounded Warrior Esports is a recreation initiative that provides in-person and online recreation and social opportunities through competitive esports. It is an opportunity to reconnect in a team environment with other Wounded Warriors who are also on healing, recovery, and rehabilitation journeys.
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Congratulations to HM3 Malcolm Carey for being named Warrior of the Month in Navy Region Southwest for August 2023.
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The Department of Defense Warrior Games, hosted by U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, will return to the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando, Florida, in June 2024.
Read MoreAll enrollees in Navy Wounded Warrior are encouraged to include adaptive athletics in their recovery plan. Learn more about the upcoming opportunities to participate.
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Congratulations to MA1 Christopher Lorenz for being named Warrior of the Month in Navy Region Southwest for July 2023.
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Navy Wounded Warrior trained and organized Team Navy for the 2023 Department of Defense Warrior Games Challenge at NAS North Island in Coronado, Calif.
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HM1 Kalyn Bedel was given a limited chance of surviving her cancer, let alone walking. She defied the odds and has jumped into adaptive sports with both feet.
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Navy Wounded Warrior Esports will provide a platform for wounded, ill and injured Sailors and Coast Guardsmen to engage with the gaming community, build camaraderie and showcase their skills.
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HM3 Gabrielle "Gabby" Yarbrough has used her experience as an MST survivor to advocate for others. Adaptive athletics have helped her grow in her healing.
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Announcing the Team Navy athletes who will complete in the 2023 Department of Defense Warrior Games Challenge in NAS North Island.
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IS2 Andrew Garcia grew up playing defense in soccer and has been on the offense with his two battles with leukemia.
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Congratulations to UT2 Ashley Franklin for being named Warrior of the Month in Navy Region Southwest for March 2023.
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LT William "Erik" Crews (Ret.) has not let two major spine injuries slow him down. He's turned his passion for running into cycling and will represent Team USA at the 2023 Invictus Games.
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The Norfolk Flagship published a story about Navy Wounded Warrior's adaptive sports intro camp at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam in February 2023.
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CAPT Suzanne Brown (Ret.) was named Heart of the Team during the 2022 Department of Defense Warrior Games. She will soon represent Team USA during the Invictus Games in Germany. She's an avid swimmer and participates in adaptive sports programs with her service dog, Holli Ann.
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Navy Wounded Warrior staff from Navy Region Mid-Atlantic briefed the Mid-Atlantic Maritime Regional Maintenance Center (MARMC) commanding officer and command master chief. As a result, 12 Sailors assigned to MARMC and currently going through the Disability Evaluation System started the NWW enrollment process.
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In their Winter 2022 edition, Surface Navy Association featured OS1 Travis Wyatt on page 5 of Surface SITREP. Wyatt was named as the 2022 Wounded Warrior of the Year by Navy Safe Harbor Foundation.
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Navy Wounded Warrior's January intro camp for the adaptive sports program was highlighted in the Pic of the Day on SOFREP.
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Navy Wounded Warrior continues its 2023 Road to the Warrior Games Challenge with Adaptive Sports Team Trials to select the Sailors and Coast Guardsmen who will represent Team Navy at the 2023 Warrior Games Challenge.
Read MoreEleven Sailors and Coast Guardsmen have been named to Team U.S., representing the Department of Defense in the 2023 Invictus Games in Dusseldorf, Germany.
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Army’s Training and Doctrine Command, host of the Department of Defense (DoD) Warrior Games, will introduce the Warrior Games Challenge in June 2023, taking place at Naval Air Station North Island in San Diego, Calif.
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Navy Wounded Warrior continues its 2023 Road to the Warrior Games Challenge with an introductory adaptive sports camp 5 - 11 February at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam in Honolulu, Hawaii.
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Navy Wounded Warrior kicks off its 2023 Road to the Warrior Games Challenge with an in-person adaptive sports camp 8 - 14 January at Naval Base Ventura County (NBVC) Port Hueneme, Calif.
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Check out the Fall 2022 Edition of the Navy Wounded Warrior's Family Newsletter! --- October - December 2022
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Congratulations to MA2 Robert Orr! He was selected as Navy Region Southwest's Navy Wounded Warrior of the Month for October 2022.
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As part of Warrior Care Month in November, Navy Wounded Warrior is hosting an in-person adaptive sports camp in Springfield, Virginia, near the Nation's Capital.
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Congratulations to LT Rosanna Barrera! She was selected as Navy Region Southwest's Navy Wounded Warrior of the Month for August 2022.
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Check out the Summer 2022 Edition of the Navy Wounded Warrior's Family Newsletter! --- July - September 2022
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DoD Warrior Games Featured Sport: Cycling |From the DoD Warrior Games events to the sport’s origin, here is a list of four facts to know about the sport.
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DoD Warrior Games Featured Sport: Archery | From the types of bows to sports origin, here is a list of facts to know about the sport.
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DoD Warrior Games Featured Sport: Sitting Volleyball | From the sport’s origin to explaining why one team member wears a different color jersey, here is a list of four facts to know about the sport.
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DoD Warrior Games Featured Sport: Field | From an overview of golf’s origins to your chances of getting a hole-in-one, here is a list of six facts to know about the sport.
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DoD Warrior Games Featured Sport: Powerlifting | From the sport’s Paralympic Games history to explaining the difference between weightlifting and powerlifting, here is a list of four facts to know about the sport.
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DoD Warrior Games Featured Sport: Indoor Rowing | From an overview of indoor rowing’s origins to competition style, here is a list of five facts to know about the sport.
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DoD Warrior Games Featured Sport: Shooting | From the sport’s Paralympic Games history to explaining the competition style, here is a list of three facts to know about the sport.
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DoD Warrior Games Featured Sport: Field | From the explaining the term athletics to the Paralympic Games history, here is a list of five facts to know about the sport.
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DoD Warrior Games Featured Sport: Swimming | From the explaining the sport’s Paralympic Games history to the different types of starts, here is a list of six facts to know about the sport.
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Join us in congratulating LCDR (Ret.) Jeffery Dewey. Dewey was selected as the Navy Wounded Warrior of the Month by Navy Region Southwest for March 2022.
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Check out the Spring 2022 Edition of the Navy Wounded Warrior's Family Newsletter! --- April - June 2022
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Join us in congratulating ITC Deatrice Sumlin! Sumlin was selected as the Navy Wounded Warrior of the Month by Navy Region Southwest for February 2022.
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Join us in congratulating MA2 Shana Connell! Connell was selected as the Navy Wounded Warrior of the Month by Navy Region Southwest for January 2022.
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QMC (Ret.) Angela Everett said, “I joined the Navy because I wanted to fulfill one of the missions my grandmother had for me. She wanted me to be of service to people… I wanted that for myself, too.”
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SCPO (Ret.) Zachary “Zach” Brown joined the U.S. Navy in November 2003 and proudly served for over 17 years. Brown’s official retirement date occurred during the 2021 Team Navy Training Camp, held July 26 through August 3 at Port Hueneme, California. “It’s good to be among people that get it,” he expressed.
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Freshman Team Navy athlete, IV John McKinney is a force to be reckoned with. Throughout his recovery journey, McKinney’s tenacity has helped him tackle obstacles head on.
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Veteran Team Navy athlete, AZ3 (Ret.) Elizabeth “Ellie” Smith expressed that since her diagnosis, she feels at home in the pool because it’s where she “feels the most normal.” She shared, “I am grateful that I can continue swimming at a competitive level through the adaptive sports program.”
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As a seasoned Team Navy athlete, HM1 (Ret.) Carlos Valerio understands the value of camaraderie necessary for wounded warriors. Valerio said that his goal is to help build a sense of brotherhood and sisterhood. He said, “When I am talking to new athletes, I tell them ‘You are part of a family now.’”
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Navy Diver 2nd Class (Ret.) Daniel Clarke, describes himself as being adaptable. “The survivor isn’t necessarily the smartest person or the person that can do the most pushups. It’s the person that can adapt to any situation and thrive.”
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HN (Ret.) Gabriel “Gabe” George. Dad. Navy Veteran. Amputee. Motivational doer.
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ME2 (Ret.) Jacob Cox’s determined mindset is showcased with his favorite quote by Eric Thomas, “When you want to breathe as much as you want to success, then you will be successful." Cox is committed and focused on his goals and strives to live actively instead of living passively.
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HM3 Michael “Mike” Diaz describes himself as persistent, as he obstinately stays on course in spite of life’s difficulties.
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Veteran Team Navy athlete IT1 (Ret.) Pou Pou may look like a rough-around-the-edges kind of guy, but those who know him consider him a gentle giant.
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Seasoned Team Navy athlete, AD1 (Ret.) Austin Parker shares how the Navy Wounded Warrior adaptive sports program has helped in his recovery journey.
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Team Navy athlete, Senior Chief (Ret.) Richard Fernandez strives to find comfort on and off the field with the Navy Wounded Warrior’s adaptive sports program.
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Congratulations to YN1 (Ret.) Lorraine Currow, who was selected as 2021 Navy Wounded Warrior of the Year by Navy Safe Harbor Foundation.
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Congratulations to AZC Tiffainy Casey! Casey was selected as Navy Region Southwest's Navy Wounded Warrior of the Month for December 2020.
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Calling all new enrollees. Navy Wounded Warrior will host several adaptive sports camp 2022. Register today!
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Congratulations to IT3 Basil Franklin! Franklin was selected as Navy Region Southwest's Navy Wounded Warrior of the Month for October 2021.
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Former Marine Sgt. Dario Santana continues his life of service by serving as the Family Program manager at Navy Wounded Warrior headquarters
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Congratulations to ABE1 Christopher Bracey! Bracey was selected as Navy Region Southwest's Navy Wounded Warrior of the Month for August 2021.
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Join us in cheering for Team Navy during the Military Adaptive Sports Virtual Challenge, September 13-17, 2021.
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September is National Spinal Cord Injury Month. In 2013, the U.S. Senate passed U.S. Senate Resolution 533, which designated September as National Spinal Cord Injury Month.
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“Reach Out” --- September is Suicide Prevention Month and September 10 is International Suicide Awareness Day.
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LCDR (Ret.) Kenneth Bond believes that authenticity is more than just being true to yourself. It’s how you face life – with dignity and courage, no matter the situation.
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Decorated Hospital Corpsman, HMC (Ret.) Ruben “Cooky” Valenzuela strives to motivate the people around him with his infectious smile and positive attitude.
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Veteran Team Navy athlete, UT2 (Ret.) Joshua “Josh” Laban has gone into each year’s “Road to the DoD Warrior Games” journey with a can-do attitude.
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CAPT (Ret.) Suzanne Brown made history when she joined the U.S. Coast Guard with her identical twin. They were the first set of female twins to join the Coast Guard Academy.
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MU3 (Ret.) Abbie Johnson isn’t just a DoD Warrior Games medalist or avid marathon runner, she also holds the 2021 Miss World America title. Johnson encourages active duty military and veterans to explore using adaptive sports in their recovery journey.
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She’s got grit! This Women’s Equality Day, join us in a round of applause for all of the woman, past and present, who are paving the way for future generations.
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Husband and father of two amazing children, FC3 (Ret.) Jason “Rico” Reyes isn’t letting anything stop him. Reyes constantly strives to push past perceived limitations.
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“Adventure is worthwhile.” Aesop’s quote perfectly describes freshman Team Navy athlete, LTJG Jarek Neczypor.
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Freshman Team Navy athlete, Clay Grimstad strives to live a fierce and strong life.
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Everything happens for a reason, even if you don’t understand why. “Take every day as a blessing, and know that the big man upstairs gives his toughest challenges to his toughest people,” shared IC3 (Ret.) Joshua “Josh” Cooke.
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They are not hills; they are mounds of opportunity. LT (Ret.) Joshua “Josh” Connell isn’t stop after his bronze medal during the 2017 Department of Defense Warrior Games. He continues to use adaptive sports on his recovery journey.
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Whether we are 6 feet apart or 1,000 miles away, Navy Wounded Warrior is here for you.
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One move. Make it work. Make it count. BM2 (Ret.) Frank Mmobuosi steps into the shot put ring, he gives the sport the grace, focus and power it deserves.
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Sport of the Week #11 - Four things to know about wheelchair basketball. From the explaining the sport’s origin and competition style, here are a list of four facts to know.
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Through the twist and turns of an ever-changing recovery journey, HM3 Donald Calero found new life when he joined the Navy Wounded Warrior family and started participating in the adaptive sports events.
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IT1 Ruth Freeman is unstoppable. Few people can say they trained to represent Team Navy during the Department of Defense Warrior Games and trained to represent Team US during the Invictus games, during most of their pregnancy, while also battling cancer.
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YN3 (Ret.) Alexis King’s blue hair and outgoing personality are not the only reason she stands out in a crowd. King did not grow up playing sports, though her presence on the court paints a different picture.
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Former MC3 Mario Ingram, a veteran Team Navy athlete, is a self-described “foodie,” with the mindset that it’s important to keep moving forward and focusing on personal goals, despite life’s obstacles.
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Lorraine Currow may be a freshman Team Navy athlete, but she is not newcomer to powerlifting. Currow sets her eyes on her personal best during the upcoming Warriors Games…successfully benching 200 pounds.
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Sport of the Week #10 - Four things to know about track. From the explaining the term athletics to the Paralympic Games history, here are a list of four facts to know.
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Congratulations to OS1 Martin Vories! Vories was selected as Navy Region Southwest's Navy Wounded Warrior of the Month for July 2021.
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Join us in cheering for Team Navy at the 2021 Warrior Games!
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Check out the Summer 2021 Edition of the Navy Wounded Warrior's Family Newsletter! --- July - September 2021
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Tony Jungblut finds new life after 26 years in the US Navy through Navy Wounded Warrior. For Jungblut, the Navy Wounded Warrior program offered ways to stay active though adaptive sports and avenues to receive help and care during and after his transition to civilian life.
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Calling all Caregivers! Take a break and connect with other caregivers during our summer events.
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Information Systems Technician 2nd Class Tiffany Hamilton shares her personal story of her recovery journey with PTSD.
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Congratulations to LTJG George Driscoll! Driscoll was selected as Navy Region Southwest's Navy Wounded Warrior of the Month for April 2021.
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May is recognized as National Military Caregivers Month, a time used to honor, commend and show appreciation for those that care for wounded, ill and injured service members.
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JC Scott's story of resiliency after facing a life altering injury while in the line of duty.---- Story shared from Navy Safe Harbor Foundation
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Congratulations to U.S. Navy Information Systems Technician First Class Ruth Freeman, selected as Navy Wounded Warrior of the Year by Navy Safe Harbor Foundation.
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Check out the Spring 2021 Edition of the Navy Wounded Warrior's Family Newsletter! --- April - June 2021
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Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Shanice Dansby shares her journey with Navy Wounded Warrior. ---- Story shared from DVIDS.
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Congratulations to MM2 Andy Moreno! Moreno was selected as Navy Region Southwest's Navy Wounded Warrior of the Month for March 2021.
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February 3, 2021 marks the 35th Annual National Girls & Women in Sports Day (NGWSD).
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Congratulations to PR2 Stephanie Sodden! Sodden was selected as Navy Region Southwest's Navy Wounded Warrior of the Month for February 2021.
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Congratulations to HM1 Ryan Gordon! Gordon was selected as Navy Region Southwest's Navy Wounded Warrior of the Month for January 2021.
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Join us in recognizing the Navy Wounded Warrior Community during this year's Warrior Care Month. This year's theme is "virtual show of strength."
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These golfers came out and started the week off right! Go Navy!
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Team Navy cyclists conduct a practice time trial during training camp for the 2019 Department of Defense Warrior Games at MacDill Air Force Base, June 18, 2019.
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