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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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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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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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