Tag Archives: U.S. Paralympics

Mission ReDefined: Find Your Sport and Get Involved.

Posted on January 15, 2013 by bniegel

Disabled U.S. Navy Veteran and U.S. Paralympian Michael Johnston encourages his fellow Veterans to use adaptive sports to get back in the game!
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Army Secretary John M. McHugh speaks with Army cycling team members Tim Patterson and Juan Soto before the beginning of the 2012 Warrior Games in Colorado Springs, Colo., May 1, 2012. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Raymond Piper

Warrior Games Announces 4th Annual Competition

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Erin Wittkop

Story by Warrior Transition Command Edited by Erin Wittkop, Defense Media Activity The 2013 Warrior Games are slated for May 11-17, Colorado Springs, Colo. More than 200 wounded, ill and injured service members and veterans are expected to participate in …
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WTC Releases Adaptive Sports PSA

Posted on March 4, 2011 by

The Army Warrior Transition Command (WTC) released a 60-second public service announcement (PSA) on adaptive sports. This PSA showcases the resilient spirit, competitive nature and physical abilities of wounded warriors through adaptive sports. It PSA can be downloaded from the …
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Chief of U.S. Paralympics Reflects on Games

Posted on May 12, 2010 by

By Charlie Huebner – Chief of U.S. Paralympics, U.S. Olympic Committee How perfect that the inaugural Warrior Games kicked off with an Opening Ceremonies at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs. Formerly the home of Ent Air Force …
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Warrior Games – The Action Begins

Posted on May 11, 2010 by

By Lt. Jennifer Cragg The Pentagon Channel’s Staff Sgt. Brian Buckwalter highlights both the athletes and spectators at the opening ceremony of the 2010 Warrior Games held in the Olympic Training Center, Colorado Springs, Colo. For the previous days’ events, visit U.S. …
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