Tag Archives: wounded warriors

Operation Proper Exit: Afghanistan

Posted on February 10, 2013 by nmcfarland

Operation Proper Exit returns severely wounded service members to the theater where they sustained their injuries to help in the healing process.
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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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Wounded Warrior Offers Words of Hope

Posted on December 19, 2012 by bniegel

Army Spc. Dorian Leon speaks about his experience recovering from a double-leg amputation at the Fort Sam Houston Center for the Intrepid.
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Posted in DoD News, Rotator, Wednesday Warfighter | Tagged a, amputation, Army, double-leg amputation, Fort Sam Houston Center, military, recovering, U.S.. Army, wounded warriors | Leave a comment

Following Retirement, Military Working Dog is Still Serving

Posted on December 8, 2012 by bniegel

Sgt. Katrina Kurz and her canine companion are committed to continuing to serve Wounded Warriors.
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Posted in DoD News | Tagged 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment, Army, K-9, military, National Warrior Care Month, special K-9 team, The Old Guard, U.S.. Army, wounded warriors | 1 Comment

Photo: Sgt. Benjamin Faler, a volunteer service officer at WWBn. West, swims during the Total Athlete Training Camp at the Hope and Care Center Lap Pool here Nov. 15. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Trevon S. Peracca)

Wounded Warriors Recondition With Athlete Training Camp

Posted on November 26, 2012 by bniegel

Twenty Marines and staff from Wounded Warrior Battalion-West and its detachments, participated in the Total Athlete Training Camp at the Hope and Care Center.
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Posted in DoD News, Medical Monday, Rotator | Tagged Hope and Care Center, Marines, Total Athlete Training Camp, U.S. Marine Corps, USMC, watersports, Wounded Warrior Battalion-West, wounded warriors | Leave a comment