Navy Region Southwest's Navy Wounded Warrior of the Month - March 2023
Congratulations to UT2 Ashley Franklin for being named Warrior of the Month in Navy Region Southwest for March 2023.
Read MoreCongratulations to UT2 Ashley Franklin for being named Warrior of the Month in Navy Region Southwest for March 2023.
Read MoreLT 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.
Read MoreThe Norfolk Flagship published a story about Navy Wounded Warrior's adaptive sports intro camp at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam in February 2023.
Read MoreCAPT 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.
Read MoreNavy 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.
Read MoreIn 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.
Read MoreNavy Wounded Warrior's January intro camp for the adaptive sports program was highlighted in the Pic of the Day on SOFREP.
Read MoreNavy 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.
Read MoreArmy’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.
Read MoreNavy 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.
Read MoreNavy 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.
Read MoreCheck out the Fall 2022 Edition of the Navy Wounded Warrior's Family Newsletter! --- October - December 2022
Read MoreCongratulations to MA2 Robert Orr! He was selected as Navy Region Southwest's Navy Wounded Warrior of the Month for October 2022.
Read MoreAs 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.
Read MoreCongratulations to LT Rosanna Barrera! She was selected as Navy Region Southwest's Navy Wounded Warrior of the Month for August 2022.
Read MoreCheck out the Summer 2022 Edition of the Navy Wounded Warrior's Family Newsletter! --- July - September 2022
Read MoreDoD 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.
Read MoreDoD Warrior Games Featured Sport: Archery | From the types of bows to sports origin, here is a list of facts to know about the sport.
Read MoreDoD 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.
Read MoreDoD 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.
Read MoreDoD 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.
Read MoreDoD 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.
Read MoreDoD 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.
Read MoreDoD 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.
Read MoreDoD 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.
Read MoreJoin 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.
Read MoreCheck out the Spring 2022 Edition of the Navy Wounded Warrior's Family Newsletter! --- April - June 2022
Read MoreJoin us in congratulating ITC Deatrice Sumlin! Sumlin was selected as the Navy Wounded Warrior of the Month by Navy Region Southwest for February 2022.
Read MoreJoin us in congratulating MA2 Shana Connell! Connell was selected as the Navy Wounded Warrior of the Month by Navy Region Southwest for January 2022.
Read MoreQMC (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.”
Read MoreSCPO (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.
Read MoreFreshman 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.
Read MoreVeteran 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.”
Read MoreCheck out the Winter 2022 Edition of the Navy Wounded Warrior's Family Newsletter! --- January - March 2022
Read MoreAs 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.’”
Read MoreNavy 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.”
Read MoreHN (Ret.) Gabriel “Gabe” George. Dad. Navy Veteran. Amputee. Motivational doer.
Read MoreME2 (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.
Read MoreHM3 Michael “Mike” Diaz describes himself as persistent, as he obstinately stays on course in spite of life’s difficulties.
Read MoreVeteran 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.
Read MoreSeasoned Team Navy athlete, AD1 (Ret.) Austin Parker shares how the Navy Wounded Warrior adaptive sports program has helped in his recovery journey.
Read MoreTeam 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.
Read MoreCongratulations to YN1 (Ret.) Lorraine Currow, who was selected as 2021 Navy Wounded Warrior of the Year by Navy Safe Harbor Foundation.
Read MoreCongratulations to AZC Tiffainy Casey! Casey was selected as Navy Region Southwest's Navy Wounded Warrior of the Month for December 2020.
Read MoreCalling all new enrollees. Navy Wounded Warrior will host several adaptive sports camp 2022. Register today!
Read MoreCongratulations to IT3 Basil Franklin! Franklin was selected as Navy Region Southwest's Navy Wounded Warrior of the Month for October 2021.
Read MoreFormer Marine Sgt. Dario Santana continues his life of service by serving as the Family Program manager at Navy Wounded Warrior headquarters
Read MoreCheck out the Winter 2021 Edition of the Navy Wounded Warrior's Family Newsletter! --- October - December 2021
Read MoreCongratulations to ABE1 Christopher Bracey! Bracey was selected as Navy Region Southwest's Navy Wounded Warrior of the Month for August 2021.
Read MoreJoin us in cheering for Team Navy during the Military Adaptive Sports Virtual Challenge, September 13-17, 2021.
Read MoreSeptember 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.
Read More“Reach Out” --- September is Suicide Prevention Month and September 10 is International Suicide Awareness Day.
Read MoreLCDR (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.
Read MoreDecorated Hospital Corpsman, HMC (Ret.) Ruben “Cooky” Valenzuela strives to motivate the people around him with his infectious smile and positive attitude.
Read MoreVeteran 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.
Read MoreCAPT (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.
Read MoreMU3 (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.
Read MoreShe’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.
Read MoreHusband 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.
Read More“Adventure is worthwhile.” Aesop’s quote perfectly describes freshman Team Navy athlete, LTJG Jarek Neczypor.
Read MoreFreshman Team Navy athlete, Clay Grimstad strives to live a fierce and strong life.
Read MoreEverything 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.
Read MoreThey 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.
Read MoreWhether we are 6 feet apart or 1,000 miles away, Navy Wounded Warrior is here for you.
Read MoreOne 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.
Read MoreSport 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.
Read MoreThrough 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.
Read MoreIT1 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.
Read MoreYN3 (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.
Read MoreFormer 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.
Read MoreLorraine 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.
Read MoreSport 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.
Read MoreCongratulations to OS1 Martin Vories! Vories was selected as Navy Region Southwest's Navy Wounded Warrior of the Month for July 2021.
Read MoreJoin us in cheering for Team Navy at the 2021 Warrior Games!
Read MoreCheck out the Summer 2021 Edition of the Navy Wounded Warrior's Family Newsletter! --- July - September 2021
Read MoreTony 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.
Read MoreCalling all Caregivers! Take a break and connect with other caregivers during our summer events.
Read MoreInformation Systems Technician 2nd Class Tiffany Hamilton shares her personal story of her recovery journey with PTSD.
Read MoreNavy 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.
Read MoreCongratulations to LTJG George Driscoll! Driscoll was selected as Navy Region Southwest's Navy Wounded Warrior of the Month for April 2021.
Read MoreMay 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.
Read MoreJC Scott's story of resiliency after facing a life altering injury while in the line of duty.---- Story shared from Navy Safe Harbor Foundation
Read MoreCongratulations to U.S. Navy Information Systems Technician First Class Ruth Freeman, selected as Navy Wounded Warrior of the Year by Navy Safe Harbor Foundation.
Read MoreCheck out the Spring 2021 Edition of the Navy Wounded Warrior's Family Newsletter! --- April - June 2021
Read MoreHospital Corpsman 2nd Class Shanice Dansby shares her journey with Navy Wounded Warrior. ---- Story shared from DVIDS.
Read MoreCongratulations to MM2 Andy Moreno! Moreno was selected as Navy Region Southwest's Navy Wounded Warrior of the Month for March 2021.
Read MoreFebruary 3, 2021 marks the 35th Annual National Girls & Women in Sports Day (NGWSD).
Read MoreCongratulations to PR2 Stephanie Sodden! Sodden was selected as Navy Region Southwest's Navy Wounded Warrior of the Month for February 2021.
Read MoreCongratulations to HM1 Ryan Gordon! Gordon was selected as Navy Region Southwest's Navy Wounded Warrior of the Month for January 2021.
Read MoreJoin us in recognizing the Navy Wounded Warrior Community during this year's Warrior Care Month. This year's theme is "virtual show of strength."
Read MoreThese golfers came out and started the week off right! Go Navy!
Read MoreTeam 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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