CSAF Goldfein: ‘Family, friends, caregivers — we’re on your wing for life’ during DoD Wounded Warrior Games opening ceremony
Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. David L. Goldfein spoke about teamwork and resiliency during the opening ceremony of the Department of Defense Warrior Games at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colorado, June 2, 2018.
Warrior Games make triumphant return to Colorado Springs
Community and business leaders joined representatives of the military at the Air Force Academy last night to mark the 100-day countdown until athletes arrive in Colorado for the 2018 Department of Defense Warrior Games. Now in their ninth year, the War…
Faces of the Fleet
“Faces of the Fleet” is a collection of images of Sailors serving our country in the greatest and most technologically advanced Navy in the world. These fine men and women are leading from the deck plates and completing missions around the globe. This is your fleet and these are your Sailors! GO NAVY! Sailors proudly …
Families and Caregivers: Essential element in athletes’ recovery and rehabilitation
The 2017 Department of Defense Warrior Games have been an opportunity for families and caregivers of wounded, ill and injured service members and veterans to share common experiences and celebrate the accomplishments of their service members and families in overcoming adversity and thriving. Thirty-nine athletes competed June 30 to July 8 on behalf of Team …
Service Dogs: More than Man’s Best Friend for Team Navy Athletes
Dogs are often called man’s best friend. For Team Navy athletes at the 2017 Department of Defense Warrior Games, their service dogs are more than that. In this video, athletes and their families explain why the dogs are a big part of the athletes themselves and also the team. U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist …
Adaptive Sports: Life Changing and Life Saving
Thirty-nine Team Navy athletes are competing in the 2017 Department of Defense Warrior Games in Chicago. The Paralympic-style competition for wounded, ill and injured service members and veterans includes archery, cycling, field, shooting, sitting volleyball, swimming, track and wheelchair basketball. While the athletes are competing for gold, the adaptive sports and the Games are about more than …
What Independence Day Means to Me
We’re the land of the free because of the brave – like our Team Navy athletes in the Warrior Games. The team’s wounded warrior athletes in the Paralympic-style competition explain what Independence Day means to them. U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Andrew Brame
Team Navy Competes at 2017 DOD Warrior Games
Welcome to Navy Live blog coverage of Team Navy at the 2017 Department of Defense Warrior Games in Chicago. Team Navy is comprised of 36 Sailors and four Coast Guardsmen who are competing June 30 to July 8 against other military teams to compete for gold, silver and bronze medals in archery, cycling, field, shooting, sitting volleyball, …
2017 DoD Warrior Games: Recognizing Hidden Heroes
By Vice Adm. Mary Jackson Commander, Navy Installations Command While the Warrior Games are primarily focused on the athletes and their challenging experiences and inspiring accomplishments, we also acknowledge and recognize the tremendous dedication and support of the “hidden heroes” – spouses, family and caregivers who have made their own sacrifices to help our warrior …
Veterans and Wounded Warriors: An inspiration to us all
By Vice Adm. Dixon Smith Commander, Navy Installations Command This past weekend, I had the distinct privilege of representing our Navy in the city of Chicago for Veterans Day. This was my first opportunity to really take in all that the city has to offer, and it is clear to me that the decision to …