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Marines Unite on Wheelchair Basketball Court

Posted on March 5, 2013 by nmcfarland

It’s amazing what Marines can do, especially these Wounded Warriors who are competing for a spot on the 2013 All-Marine Warrior Games Team.
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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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Episode #134: Weekly News Roundup for May 4, 2012

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Ian Graham

In “This Week in the DoD” for May 4: President Barack Obama made a surprise visit to Afghanistan, where he signed a ten-year defense agreement between the U.S. and Afghan governments, outlining the two countries’ relationship after the combat misison ends …
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Wounded Warriors Train for the 2012 Warrior Games

Posted on May 3, 2012 by glenn.selby

Warrior Games is an Olympic-style event open to all wounded, ill and injured military members and veterans. This year’s event are scheduled to take place April 30 through May 5 in Colorado Springs, Colo. Here’s a small peek at the …
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Overcoming Adversity

Posted on May 3, 2012 by jtozer

Every morning when Chess Johnson wakes up, he does what he likes to call, “the dirty thirty,” or 30 push-ups, pull-ups, dips, lunges, squats and back exercises. A former infantryman, physical fitness and mental toughness were traits drilled into him …
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