10/3/2009 - Athletes participating in the 29th National Veterans Wheelchair Games (NVWG) are greeted by the Washington Patriot Guard in preparation for the game’s opening ceremony. First held in 1981, the even has grown to include more than 500 athletes competing in 17 different events. The games are being held here in Spokane, WA from the 13 - 18th of July, 2009. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt Anthony Ennamorato)