2012 Paralympics

A category dedicated to coverage of the 2012 Paralympics

Final Paralympics 2012 Slide Show

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Bradley Cantor

This is our third and final  slide show documenting the 2012 Paralympic Games in London. The games began on August 29, 2012 and ended on September 9, 2012. Among the four thousand athletes competing are twenty service members and veterans. …
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Airman Reveals Wheelchair Fencing Tactics

Posted on September 8, 2012 by jtozer

Retired Air Force Staff Sgt. Mario Rodiguez demonstrates the tactics he’s using in the wheelchair fencing competition at the 2012 Paralympics in London. Video provided by The Pentagon Channel YouTube Channel ——— Disclaimer: The appearance of hyperlinks does not constitute endorsement …
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Episode #147: News Roundup for Sept. 7, 2012

Posted on September 7, 2012 by Ian Graham

In  our news roundup for Friday, September 7: President Barack Obama visited troops at Fort Bliss, Texas. There he thanked troops for their work in Iraq and Afghanistan and explained the military’s role in Afghanistan moving forward. Following Hurricane Isaac, units …
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2012 Paralympics: Family Supports Marine During Paralympic Competition

Posted on September 7, 2012 by glenn.selby

The support of family helps to keep a service member grounded, whether serving in the military or competing in sports, the only active duty U.S. Marine in the 2012 Paralympic Games said here today. Marine Corps Cpl. Rene Renteria, a …
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Paralympics 2012 Slideshow Two

Posted on September 6, 2012 by Bradley Cantor

This is the second in our series of slideshows highlighting  veteran and service member athletes’ participation in the 2012 Paralympic Games.  The games, which are taking place in London, began August 29th 2012 and will continue to September 9, 2012. Among the four …
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