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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.
Congratulations to IT3 Basil Franklin! Franklin was selected as Navy Region Southwest's Navy Wounded Warrior of the Month for October 2021.
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.
Former Marine Sgt. Dario Santana continues his life of service by serving as the Family Program manager at Navy Wounded Warrior headquarters
Freshman Team Navy athlete, Clay Grimstad strives to live a fierce and strong life.
Congratulations to OS1 Martin Vories! Vories was selected as Navy Region Southwest's Navy Wounded Warrior of the Month for July 2021.
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.
Sport of the Week #4 - 6 things to know about field. From an overview of golf’s origins to your chances of getting a hole-in-one, here are a list of six facts to know.
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.
Sport of the Week #7 – Three things to know about shooting. From the sport’s Paralympic Games history to explaining the competition style, here is a list of three facts to know.
Check out the Winter 2021 Edition of the Navy Wounded Warrior's Family Newsletter! --- January - March 2021
Four things to know about para archery - from the types of bows to sports origin, here are a list of facts to know.
Believe to achieve. Mark Coltrain remises on the moment he found out the made the team representing the Navy at the 2021 Warrior Games.
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.
“Reach Out” --- September is Suicide Prevention Month and September 10 is International Suicide Awareness Day.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Check out the Summer 2021 Edition of the Navy Wounded Warrior's Family Newsletter! --- July - September 2021
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
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.
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.
June is PTSD awareness month and to bring awareness, Information Systems Technician 2nd Class Tiffany Hamilton shares her personal story.
Navy Wounded Warrior is proud to announce Team Navy for the 2021 Warrior Games. The team will compete during the 2021 DoD Warrior Games hosted at Disney's ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.
Congratulations to MM2 Andy Moreno! Moreno was selected as Navy Region Southwest's Navy Wounded Warrior of the Month for March 2021.
Sport of the Week #3 - 5 things to know about field. From the explaining the term athletics to the Paralympic Games history, here are a list of five facts to know.
Calling all new enrollees. Navy Wounded Warrior will host a adaptive sports camp from January 9-15, 2022 at Port Hueneme, California.
Decorated Hospital Corpsman, HMC (Ret.) Ruben “Cooky” Valenzuela strives to motivate the people around him with his infectious smile and positive attitude.
Check out the Spring 2021 Edition of the Navy Wounded Warrior's Family Newsletter! --- April - June 2021
Sport of the Week #2 - 4 things to know about Para cycling. From the DoD Warrior Games events to the sport’s origin, here are a list of four facts to know.
Congratulations to LTJG George Driscoll! Driscoll was selected as Navy Region Southwest's Navy Wounded Warrior of the Month for April 2021.
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.
Sport of the Week #5 - 5 things to know about field. From an overview of indoor rowing’s origins to competition style, here are a list of five facts to know.
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.
Congratulations to U.S. Navy Information Systems Technician First Class Ruth Freeman, selected as the 2020 Navy Wounded Warrior of the Year by Navy Safe Harbor Foundation.
Congratulations to ABE1 Christopher Bracey! Bracey was selected as Navy Region Southwest's Navy Wounded Warrior of the Month for August 2021.
Sport of the Week #9 - 6 things to know about para swimming. From the explaining the sport’s Paralympic Games history to the different types of starts to, here is a list of six facts to know.
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.
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.
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
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.
Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Shanice Dansby shares her journey with Navy Wounded Warrior. ---- Story shared from DVIDS.
Join us in cheering for Team Navy during the Military Adaptive Sports Virtual Challenge, September 13-17, 2021.
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.
Calling all Caregivers! Take a break and connect with other caregivers during our summer events.
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.
Anthony Jungblut: proud dad, devoted husband, retired Navy Pilot, and now, Navy Wounded Warrior Team Navy Athlete.
Whether we are 6 feet apart or 1,000 miles away, Navy Wounded Warrior is here for you.
Sport of the Week #6 - 4 things to know about powerlifting. From the sport’s Paralympic Games history to explaining the difference between weightlifting and powerlifting, here are a list of four facts to know.
Sport of the Week #8 – Four things to know about 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.
Join us in cheering for Team Navy at the 2021 Warrior Games!
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.
“Adventure is worthwhile.” Aesop’s quote perfectly describes freshman Team Navy athlete, LTJG Jarek Neczypor.
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