U.S. Air Force Maj. Joseph Williams, 27th Special Operations Medical Operations Squadron clinical medicine flight commander, poses on his bicycle at the base track March 13, 2015, at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M. More
Retired Tech. Sgt. Ryan Penny, Air Force wounded warrior, speaks to fellow wounded warriors at the opening ceremony for the Air Force Wounded Warrior (AFW2) Program Warrior Care event Aug. 25, 2015, at Joint Ba More
Technical Sgt. Napola Hansen, Service Member and Family Readiness Center noncommissioned officer, teaches resiliency to Wounded Warrior caregivers during the Air Force Wounded Warrior (AFW2) Program Warrior Car More
Wes Geer, Rock to Recovery founder, visits wounded warriors for a jam session during the Air Force Wounded Warrior (AFW2) Program Warrior Care event Aug. 26, 2015, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. The Warrior More
Retired Tech. Sgt. Matthew Hiniker, wounded warrior, pulls back an arrow with a bite tab during an adaptive archery class as part of the Air Force Wounded Warrior (AFW2) Program Warrior Care event Aug. 27, 2015 More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Lara Mastel, number 458, runs during the track competition of the 2016 Invictus Games at the ESPN Wide World of Sports in Orlando, Fla., May 10, 2016. The Invictus Games is an internat More
U.S. Navy Rear Admiral Lorin Selby, commander of the Naval Surface Warfare Center, speaks to veterans, wounded warriors and employers representing businesses from around Tampa and the Defense agencies. The Dep More
Air Force fans fly an Air Force Wounded Warrior flag during a sitting volleyball match at the 2016 DOD Warrior Games at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y. The Warrior Games is a paralympic style adap More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Michael Christiansen, 100th Security Forces Squadron assistant flight chief, draws back a bow and arrow March 28, 2017, on RAF Mildenhall, England. Christiansen is the only U.S. Air Fo More
A Warrior CARE athlete, Corey Stanley aims his air pistol during a shooting session at the adaptive sports camp at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., April 26. The base hosts the week-long Wounded Warrior CARE event t More
U.S. Air Force veteran Lee Kuxhaus, a former Air Force diagnostic radiologist officer, U.S. Air Force veteran Chris Cochrane, a former intelligence officer, and his wife Ashley Cochrane pose together at the 201 More
Participants of the Air force Wounded Warrior Program, play wheelchair basketball during the 2017 Joint Adaptive Sports Camp Aug. 29, 2017, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. During Aug. 28-31, JBLM supported t More
Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Stephen W. Wilson, interacts with members of Team United States Sept. 24, 2017 at the York Lions Stadium in Toronto, Canada. More than 550 wounded, ill and injured servicemen More
Steve Nelson, Air Force Wounded Warrior Program (AFW2) Outreach Coordinator, talks to Airmen attending the 2017 Airlift/Tanker Association convention in Orlando, Florida. Convention is an annual event featuring More
Ivette Bohannan-Bagnato, Air Force Wounded Warrior Program regional care coordinator, speaks with Chief Master Sgt. Joseph Powell, 628th Medical Group superintendent, about the Wounded Warrior Program and the i More
Col. Michael Flatten, director of the Air Force Wounded Warrior Program (AFW2), briefs members of the 492nd Special Operations Wing at Hurlburt Field, Fla. The briefing was the beginning of the week-long Warrio More
U.S. Air Force veteran Michele Prindle, a former noncommissioned officer, practice discus at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado, May 28, 2018. Prindle is one of the 39 athletes who will re More
U.S. Air Force Special Agent Bill Lickman, Air Force Office of Special Investigations (AFOSI), sits on the court during sitting volleyball practice at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado, M More
U.S. Air Force veteran Shay Hampton, a former senior noncommissioned officer, positions himself on the court during wheelchair basketball practice at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Ma More
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jose Rijos (left), 104th Fighter Wing Security Forces, stands with Master Sgt. Andres Rodriguez (right), 132nd Medical Group bioenvironmental engineer, May 29, 2018, in Colorado Sprin More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Julie Walker, Joint Staff Logistics (J4) Pentagon, practices seated shot put during field practice at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado, May 30, 2018. Walker is on More
U.S. Air Force veteran Janelle Lykon, a former air transportation noncommissioned officer, strikes a “power” pose during powerlifting practice at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado, May 30 More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Stacie Shafran and retired Senior Airman Rafael Morfinenciso stand side by side ready to compete for the title of Ultimate Champion at this year’s Warrior Games at the U.S. Air Force Academy More
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. John Angel, 117th Air Reserve Wing, strikes a pose with a shot put before field competition at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado, June 2, 2018. Angel took home More
U.S. Air Force veteran Josh Smith, a former noncommissioned officer, stands ready for track competition at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado, June 2, 2018. Smith took home silver medals i More
Retired Senior Airman Heather Carter takes a break with service dog Rocky after competing in sitting volleyball at the Department of Defense Warrior Games 2018. Warrior Games is a Paralympic style competition More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Summer Lewis, 21st Force Support Squadron commander, stands with retired Staff Sgt. Cory Sandoval following a commander’s call at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, June 4, 2018. Sandova More
Captain Hunter Barnhill meets 9 year old Charli Butler for the first time during the DoD Warrior Games 2018. Capt. Barnhill was diagnosed with brain cancer at age 30, Charli was diagnosed at just 5 weeks old. More
The Air Force Wounded Warrior (AFW2) Program is currently hosting the northwest region Warrior CARE Event at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Aug. 27-31, 2018. More than 120 wounded, ill or injured service More
Master Sgt. Brian Williams is getting ready for the first day of training in wheelchair basketball for the 2018 Invictus Games in Sydney, Australia. He is training at Port Hueneme Navy Base, California, the hom More
Hannah Stolberg, SrA, USAF Retired, arrives in Sydney, Australia for the Invictus Games 2018. Hannah was unable to bring her service dog but thanks to Service Dogs Australia, warriors like Hannah who are overc More
Vice Chief of Staff Air Force, Gen. Stephen W. Wilson visits with Team USA at the Invictus Games 2018 in Sydney Australia. A total of 70 wounded warriors from the Army, Air Force, Coast Guard, Marines, and Nav More
Retired U.S Air Force Senior Airman Heather Carter struggles to keep her bike upright during the time trial races at the 2018 Invictus Games in Sydney, Australia, Oct. 20, 2018. She is competing alongside 69 Te More
Retired Tech Sgt. Ryan Pinney rounds the corner duringthe time trials in cycling at the 2018 Invictus Games. Ryan is using hand-cycle, one of three types of cycles used in military adaptive sports. He is compet More
The Honorable Mark Esper, Secretary of the Army, and his wife Leah visit family members of Team USA in Sydney, Australia. Mark Esper was appointed to lead the Presidential Delegation as they visit family membe More
Local Australian girl cheers on cyclists at the Invictus Games Sydney 2018. Wounded Warriors, families, and friends from 18 countries and local Aussie's celebrated and cheered on the achievements of competitor More
Retired U.S. Air Force Senior Airmen Hannah Stolberg, front, fiercely rows during the 1 minute sprint rowing competition against 15 competitors with just one hand. Stolberg suffered injuries to her right arm an More
Retired Capt. Kristen Morris, USAF, receives silver medal in the 4 minute rowing competition at the Invictus Games Sydney 2018. 500 wounded warrior competitors from 18 countries have gathered in Sydney, Austra More
Gunnery Sgt. Dorian Gardner, USMC, prepares for the rowing competition. Dorian received injuries from an improvised explosive device which left him legally blind. 500 wounded warriors from 18 countries have g More
U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Dorian Gardner competes in a preliminary swim meet during Invictus Games Sydney 2018 at the Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre Oct. 23. Gardner competed in the 50m Breaststroke, 5 More
Retired Capt. Lawrence "Rob" Hufford, USAF, yells triumphantly after lifting 190 kg (418 lbs), setting a personal best in the heavyweight category of power-lifting at the 2018 Invictus Games. 500 wounded warri More
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Kenny Guinn celebrates his second place victory during the Invictus Games Sydney 2018 Lightweight Powerlifting Competition Oct. 24 at the Genea Netball Centre. Guinn achieved a best o More
A local Australian school brought students over to support the 2018 Invictus Games in Sydney. They got to see wheelchair rugby athletes compete in one of the more kinetic sports in the competition. The Invictus More
The men's lightweight IP4 powerlifting competition finalists pose for a photo after a medal ceremony Oct. 24 at the Genea Netball Centre during Invictus Games Sydney 2018. Jordan's Ahmad Hashem Albarahmeh (cent More
U.S. Navy Petty Officer Second Class Mario Ingram competes in the discus event Oct. 25 at Sydney's Olympic Park Athletic Centre during the 2018 Invictus Games.
U.S. Army Spc. Stephanie Johnson races toward the finish line during the women's IT1 200m dash Oct. 25 during Invictus Games Sydney 2018 at the Olympic Park Athletic Centre. The Invictus Games were established More
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Linn Dillard (left) sprints toward the finish during the Women's IT7 200m dash Oct. 25 during the 2018 Invictus Games in Sydney, Australia. Dillard also competed in swimming, cycling More
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Kenny Guinn sprints to the finish of the men's 200 meter dash Oct. 25 during Invictus Games Sydney 2018 at the Olympic Park Athletic Centre. The Invictus Games were established by Pri More
U.S. Army Ret. Capt. Steven Bortle competes in the discus event Oct. 25 at Sydney's Olympic Park Athletic Centre during the 2018 Invictus Games.
U.S. Marine Corps Ret. Sgt. Gabby Graves-Wake competes in a women's IT4 race during Invictus Games Sydney 2018 at the Sydney Olympic Park Athletics Centre on Oct. 25.
U.S. Army retired Staff Sgt. Ross Alewine sets up for a shot during the first match in wheelchair basketball at the 2018 Invictus Games. Team US teed off against Team New Zealand early in the day and will go up More
Retired U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Michael Kacer competes in the IT3 1,500-meter track event at the 2018 Invictus Games in Sydney, Australia, Oct. 26, 2018. Kacer was one of five competitors in his category and was a More
Master Sgt. Linn Dillard, USAF, impacts after completing her long jump attempt at the 2018 Invictus Games in Sydney, Australia. 500 wounded warriors form 18 countries gathered to compete in 13 adaptive sportin More
Retired Senior Airman Hannah Stolberg (R) thanks Dr. Aaron Moffett, Air Force Wounded Warrior Program (AFW2) Resilience Program Manager, for all of his help leading up to the 2018 Invictus Games. She presented More
Andrew Cox (L) and AFW2 staff member Walt Myhre (R) let you know they are ready for the upcoming Warrior CARE event. The Air Force Wounded Warrior Program (AFW2) is celebrating Warrior Care Month during the 20 More
Armando Franco, AFW2 Airman for Life Program Lead, teaches wounded warriors about the benefits of journaling. Armando is a retired U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. who uses journaling in his own recovery and is a gr More
Marsha Gonzales, AFW2 support branch chief, talks to caregivers at the NE Region Warrior CARE Event at Joint Base Andrews, MD. She spends time with the caregivers at every event, talking about their struggles a More
The biggest moving part of the AFW2 Warrior CARE Events is the adaptive sports. It's dynamic and fast-moving, giving each warrior an opportunity to see what they can do versus what they cannot. These wounded wa More
Air Force Wounded Warrior Program (AFW2) staff members load equipment in preparation for the Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) Warrior CARE Event. This is the first Warrior CARE Event AFW2 has held in PACAF. The goal More
Master Sgt. Dee Parks talks to senior leaders during the 2019 Pacific Air Forces Warrior CARE Event at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii in early January. This was one of 29 briefings the Ambassador Progra More
Bruce Rogers, a wounded warrior athlete, is attending the 2019 Air Force Trials at Nellis AFB, Nev. this week. He is getting instruction in the fundamentals of sitting volleyball from the Air Force Wounded Warr More
Tech Sgt. Roann Leatz, an MC-130j loadmaster with the 193rd Pennsylvania Air National Guard, is competing at the 2019 Air Force Trials at Nellis AFB, Nev. Her first event with the Air Force Wounded Warrior Prog More
Lawrence "Rob" Hufford, Capt. retired USAF, escorts the 2019 Air Force Trials team during opening ceremonies at Nellis AFB, NV. 107 wounded warriors are displaying their resilience through adaptive sports and More
Seth Pena, Staff Sgt. retired USAF, calmly channels his warrior spirit as he takes aim during the 2019 Air Force Trials at Nellis AFB. Seth captured the gold medal and later went on to receive the bronze medal More
Technical Sgt. Trevor Brewer, USAF, takes his time on his final shot during the 2019 Air Force Trials at Nellis AFB, NV. Trevor maintained his lead to capture the gold medal in the prone air rifle competition. More
Wounded warriors kick into high-gear for the rowing competition at the 2019 Air Force Trials at Nellis AFB, Nev. Air Force Trials is a Paralympic-style competitive event featuring eleven adaptive sports. It has More
Retired Tech. Sgt. Joshua Smith is enjoying the first day of training at Hurlburt Field, Fla. this week. He, along with the other members of Team Air Force will be broke down by the coaches, identifying areas o More
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Luis Serrano, Team Air Force First Sergeant, works with Garrett Kuwada, Department of Defense Warrior Games athlete on Team Air Force to prepare for competition at the Courtyard Marri More
Volunteers greet Senior Airman John Berry and his service dog at the Tampa International Airport, June 16, 2019, Tampa, Florida. Berry traveled from Creech Air Force Base, Nevada to compete on Team Air Force in More
Staff Sgt. Christine Davila-Lucier warms up for track practice in preparation for the 2019 DoD Warrior Games. Warrior Games is a Paralympic style sporting event with 300 athletes from all DoD service branches More
Senior Airman (Ret.) Lucas Purser bumps a volleyball during a sitting volleyball preliminary game, June 17, 2019, at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida. Purser is also competing in field, shooting and swimming dur More
Retired Senior Airman Lucas Purser climatizes himself and practices the backstroke at a pool in Tampa, Florida in preparation for the 2019 DoD Warrior Games. Warrior Games is a Paralympic style sporting event More
Alan Sekowski, Team Air Force technical assistant, inspects a recumbent bike to ensure competition readiness for the Warrior Games at Macdill Air Force Base, Fla., June 17, 2019. Created in 2010, the Warrior Ga More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. (Ret.) Christine Davila Lucier (left) and Master Sgt. Melissa Martinez (right), Department of Defense Warrior Games Team Air Force athletes, participate in wheelchair tennis practice a More
Air Force Master Sgt. Roger Hopkins polishes his swimming technique in preparation for the 2019 DoD Warrior Games in Tampa, Florida. Warrior Games is a Paralympic style sporting event with 300 athletes from al More
Master Sgt. (Ret.) Andres Rodriguez shoots a freethrow during a wheelchair basketball practice game, June 18, 2019, at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida. Rodriguez is competing in field, wheelchair basketball, si More
Staff Sgt. (Ret.) Jordan Lee-Fatt tries to get the ball from Senior Airman Demarcus Garrett during a wheelchair rugby practice game, June 19, 2019, at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida. The Warrior Games features More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Bryon Brightman, Team Air Force Warrior Games athlete (left) and Lieve Cuypers (right), Team Air Force shooting coach, work to fine-tune shooting form during practice at Macdill Air Fo More
Team Air Force, comprised of 40 wounded warriors, is in Tampa, Florida to compete in the 2019 Department of Defense Warrior Games. Warrior Games is a Paralympic style sporting event with 300 athletes from all More
Medical staff with the Air Force Wounded Warrior program provide a full range of services to wounded warriors to keep they recovery on track in preparation for the 2019 DoD Warrior Games. Air Force Captain Jen More
Team Air Force athletes participate in a team chant before the start of the Department of Defense Warrior Games in Tampa, Fla., June 20, 2019. Approximately 300 U.S. military and international service members a More
2019 Department of Defense Warrior Games backpacks sit in a bag at the Hilton Tampa Downtown Hotel, June 20, 2019, in Tampa, Florida. These bags are for the families of Warrior Games athletes. They contain item More
One of the most important parts of the 2019 Department of Defense Warrior Games is the connection with the families. The Fisher House Foundation held a Friends & Family Mixer where Warrior Games competitors cou More
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. (Ret.) Andres Rodriguez, Department of Defense Warrior Games Team Air Force athlete, launches a discus during field practice at Macdill Air Force Base, Fla., June 21, 2019. Warrior Ga More
Retired Technical Sgt. Jayson McCoy drives a straight shot down the fairway from the tee during the 2019 DoD Warrior Games. Warrior Games is a Paralympic style sporting event with 300 athletes from all DoD ser More
Staff Sgt. Bryon Brightman warms up his golf swings as the morning of golf competition begins at the 2019 DoD Warrior Games. Warrior Games is a Paralympic style sporting event with 300 athletes from all DoD se More
Retired Air Force Master Sgt. Lisa Goad competes in wheel chair racing at the 2019 DoD Warrior Games at University of Southern Florida. Warrior Games is a Paralympic style sporting event with 300 athletes from More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman John Berry IV, Team Air Force athlete, competes in the 200-meter dash during the Department of Defense Warrior Games track competition in Tampa, Fla., June 22, 2019. Berry finished More
Warrior Games athletes compete in the track competition at the University of South Florida track and field stadium in Tampa, Florida, June 22, 2019. The Warrior Games were established in 2010 as a way to enhanc More
Retired Staff Sgt. Jordan Lee-Fatt competes in wheel chair racing at the 2019 DoD Warrior Games at University of Southern Florida. Warrior Games is a Paralympic style sporting event with 300 athletes from all More
Department of Defense Warrior Games Team Air Force athletes, walk down a ramp during the opening ceremony of the Games in Tampa, Fla., June 22, 2019. Approximately 300 U.S. military and international service me More
Tech. Sgt. (Ret.) Larry Franklin watches an opponent during the 2019 Department of Defense Warrior Games golf finals, June 22, 2019, in Tampa, Florida. The Warrior Games featured 13 sports: archery, cycling, tr More
Retired Air Force Captain Kristen Morris competes in wheel chair racing at the 2019 DoD Warrior Games at University of Southern Florida. Warrior Games is a Paralympic style sporting event with 300 athletes fro More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Steve Fourman, a member of Team Air Force, watches his ball intently during the 2019 DoD Warrior Games golf tournament at the Eagles Golf Club in Odessa, Florida June 22, 2019. The War More
Retired Master Sgt. Joshua Adam Faine reflects and cools down after finishing his cycling time trial event during the 2019 DoD Warrior Games in Tampa, Florida. The Tampa humidity and heat proved no match for J More
Staff Sgt. (Ret.) Christine Davila-Lucier, serves a ball during a match of wheelchair tennis, June 23, 2019, Tampa, Florida. Davila-Lucier is also competing in cycling and track during the 2019 Department of De More
Australian Defence Force Flight Lt. Amanda Scott, a member of Team Australia, returns a serve during the 2019 DoD Warrior Games wheelchair tennis competition at University of South Florida June 23, 2019. The W More