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Sailors and Coast Guardsman 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.

   

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Celebrating Women’s Equality Day

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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Athlete Spotlight – Abbie Johnson: Redefining Resiliency

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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Athlete Spotlight – Josh Connell: Cycle of Success

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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A Success Story: JC Scott

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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Better Than Before

Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Shanice Dansby shares her journey with Navy Wounded Warrior. ---- Story shared from DVIDS.

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Warrior Care Month 2020

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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Team Navy 2019 Cyclists Practice

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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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.
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
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.
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.
Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Shanice Dansby shares her journey with Navy Wounded Warrior. ---- Story shared from DVIDS.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Check out the Summer 2021 Edition of the Navy Wounded Warrior's Family Newsletter! --- July - September 2021
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.
Freshman Team Navy athlete, Clay Grimstad strives to live a fierce and strong life.
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.
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.
Believe to achieve. Mark Coltrain remises on the moment he found out the made the team representing the Navy at the 2021 Warrior Games.
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.
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.
Join us in cheering for Team Navy during the Military Adaptive Sports Virtual Challenge, September 13-17, 2021.
June is PTSD awareness month and to bring awareness, Information Systems Technician 2nd Class Tiffany Hamilton shares her personal story.
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.
“Adventure is worthwhile.” Aesop’s quote perfectly describes freshman Team Navy athlete, LTJG Jarek Neczypor.
Whether we are 6 feet apart or 1,000 miles away, Navy Wounded Warrior is here for you.
Four things to know about para archery - from the types of bows to sports origin, here are a list of facts to know.
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.
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.
“Reach Out” --- September is Suicide Prevention Month and September 10 is International Suicide Awareness Day.
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 #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.
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.
Congratulations to LTJG George Driscoll! Driscoll was selected as Navy Region Southwest's Navy Wounded Warrior of the Month for April 2021.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Anthony Jungblut: proud dad, devoted husband, retired Navy Pilot, and now, Navy Wounded Warrior Team Navy Athlete.
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.
Join us in cheering for Team Navy at the 2021 Warrior Games!
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.
Congratulations to MM2 Andy Moreno! Moreno was selected as Navy Region Southwest's Navy Wounded Warrior of the Month for March 2021.
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.
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.
Check out the Spring 2021 Edition of the Navy Wounded Warrior's Family Newsletter! --- April - June 2021
Congratulations to OS1 Martin Vories! Vories was selected as Navy Region Southwest's Navy Wounded Warrior of the Month for July 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.
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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