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SOCOM athlete calls Warrior Games ‘life changing’

For LTC Anthony Smith, being part of Team SOCOM, adaptive sports, and the DoD Warrior Games has been “life-changing.”

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SOCOM’s ‘Mr. fix it’ takes challenges head on

CMSgt (Ret) Louis Orrie medically retired from the U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command in 2016 after thirty years of service.

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Warrior Games

Resiliency defines SOCOM athlete’s journey

During this deployment, Morera saw a Special Forces team and said to himself, “I want to do that.”

Warrior Games serves as homecoming for SOCOM athlete

This year’s DoD Warrior Games Challenge will be a homecoming for retired MAJ Erik Lewis.

9 days ago

Dedication and determination

Staff Sergeant (Retired) Adam Foutz will compete for the first time in this year’s DoD Warrior Games Challenge.

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Finding new purpose after surviving explosion on the Bohomme Richard

On that fateful day, there was a devastating fire on the Bonhomme Richard, which ultimately engulfed the ship.

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Treating the whole soldier

“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

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Team Army member says going to the SRU wasn’t the end…

“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..."

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In the Army Recovery Care program, you have one job

In the Army Recovery Care Program, Soldiers have one job…to get better.

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Army Colonel with breast cancer says it’s ok to take a knee

Col Theresa Lewis, a registered nurse in the army, spent the last 29 years taking care of Soldiers.

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Torch lighting, honoring of Vietnam vets kicks off DoD Warrior Games

“Being selected to light the torch is as much an honor and privilege as competing for Team Army."

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Department of Defense Warrior Games: more than a competition

The DoD Warrior Games started in 2010 to enhance the recovery and rehabilitation of wounded service members and veterans through adaptive sports.

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How the Warrior Games support recovery journeys for wounded warriors

More than 200 athletes will come together at Naval Air Station North Island in June for the 2023 Department of Defense (DoD) Warrior Games.

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Beneath her scars lies the heart of a warrior

“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.”

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‘God has a plan; your body will achieve what you believe’

Scott deployed many times in his career, but it would be his deployment in support of Operation Iraqi and Enduring Freedom in 2011 that would stand out.

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Matt Cable: drive and determination to overcome cancer

Staff Sgt. Matt Cable is a two-time cancer survivor, diagnosed with leukemia in 2014.

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The Longest Night of Museums Megastream

Tune in on May 18 to experience an epic live tour of some of the world’s top naval museums, take part in fun activities, and win rewards!

2 weeks ago

Healing Warriors and Their Families

We give our veterans a lot of credit and recognition, but that’s only a portion of what they need.

3 weeks ago

Sneak Peek: The Longest Night of Museums 2023

Stay tuned for the return of the ultimate naval history mega-stream!

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