Maj. Nicole Ramey treats Master Sgt. Greg Pool's back pain in the Air Force Theater Hospital's Physical Therapy/Occupational Therapy Clinic at Joint Base Balad, Iraq, Nov. 5. Ramey, the senior physical therapis More
Chaplain (Maj.) Wendell Rome, Staff Sgt. Terry Mueth, Capt. Lawrence Onyejekwe and Capt. Anna Mann pray with Airman 1st Class Wyndal Boothe in the Air Force Theater Hospital at Joint Base Balad, Iraq, Nov. 25. More
Fort Hood Warrior Transition Brigade soldier, Sgt. Brenda Lopez, hugs quilter Audrey Winter after accepting one of the colorful, handmade quilts from the Thank You Quilters. Looking on is Dana Stieferman, anoth More
Sgt. Heather Rodriguez guides her platoon sergeant, Sgt. 1st Class Roger West, to the array of food her Le Cordon Bleu culinary class prepared for their final exam as Sgt. 1st Class Jacqueline Schultz begins sa More
Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond F. Chandler III and Mrs. Chandler pose for a photo with Sgt. Fred Prince, a native of Bedias, Texas, Cindy Prince, his Mother and Joan Kingsley, his grandmother after Prince won th More
Looking at the Carl R. Darnall-produced suicide-prevention brochure are Fort Hood Warrior Transition Brigade soldiers from left, Staff Sgt. Andrea Brewer, 1st Sgt. Judenia Allen and Chaplain Kyle Welch. The bro More
Fort Hood Warrior Transition Brigade soldiers from 1st Battalion, B Company greet WTB soldiers, Sgt. 1st Class Corey Edwards and Sgt. Jacob Ellingson, during the annual Ride 2 Recovery Texas Challenge. The six- More
John Patterson, a wounded warrior and medically retired Marine, was injured when a bomb went off as he entered a building during a combat patrol Jan. 23, 2011. The blast severed his left leg below the knee. Pat More
Brig. Gen. Robert D. Tenhet and Command Sgt. Maj. Benjamin H.S. Scott Jr. sign the Army Medicine Healthcare Covenant during a Northern Regional Medical Command employee town hall meeting July 30. The covenant s More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Maria Nguyen, Headquarters and Headquarters Company squad leader,Warrior Transition Battalion, demonstrates a portion of in processing that Soldiers are required to accomplish when transiti More
Maj. Gen. Thomas S. James, 7th Infantry Division commanding general, welcomes family and friends of wounded service members to the second annual Warrior Care Event on Joint Base Lewis- McChord, Wash., Aug.1. Th More
Members of the wheelchair rugby team National Rehabilitation Hospital Punishers prepare for a demonstration scrimmage during the Warrior CARE event at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 14, 2016. The Caregiver Suppo More
Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James cheers on the participants of the joint-service Warrior CARE Month Sitting Volleyball Tournament at the Pentagon Nov. 17, 2016. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Gina M. McKeen)
Staff Sgt. Bryan Nelson, 802nd Security Forces Squadron training NCO, executes a stretch during a yoga session at the week-long Air Force Wounded Warrior (AFW2) Warrior CARE event at Joint Base San Antonio-Rand More
A line of Warrior CARE athletes line up to take their shot during a wheelchair basketball session at the adaptive sports camp at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., April 24. The base hosts the week-long Wound Warrior More
Robert Wiles, a Warrior CARE athlete, aims for a bullseye during an archery session at the adaptive sports camp at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., April 24. The base hosts the week-long Wound Warrior CARE event tha More
An Honor Guard team presents the colors during the opening ceremonies of this year’s Warrior Care/Games training event at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., April 24. The ceremony kicked off a week-long rehabilitativ More
A Warrior CARE athlete practices the freestyle stroke during a swim session at the adaptive sports camp at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., April 25. The base hosts the week-long Wounded Warrior CARE event that help More
Eleanor Carlin, a Warrior CARE athlete, takes aim downrange at a shooting session of the adaptive sports camp at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., April 25. The base hosts the week-long Wound Warrior CARE event that More
Mike Morales and a row of Warrior CARE athletes draw back their bows during an archery session of the adaptive sports camp at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., April 26. The base hosts the week-long Wound Warrior CAR 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
Master Sgt. Kenneth Guinn, 325th Civil Engineer Squadron, checks his arrow during an archery session at the Air Force Wounded Warrior adaptive sports camp at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., April 26. Guinn attended More
Adam Faine, a Warrior Games athlete, takes his 10-month daughter, Hadley, for a walk during some down time at the Air Force team’s training camp at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., April 28. The base-hosted, week-lo More
Chief Warrant Officer 4 Jacquelyn Jones poses with members of the Bravo Company leadership at Fort Belvoir after receiving her Cyber Common Technical Core Course and Cyber Protection Course certifications. (Ph More
Arrows lay in a pile during an Air Force Wounded Warrior CARE archery training session at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 13, 2017. The arrows were used during the session for wounded warriors participating in t 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
Mr. Jason Savell and Dr. David Harrington, were peer reviewers for the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs' Military Burn Research Program, and unknowingly shared a part of their past, 24 years ago.
Staff Sgt. Anthony Pearson (ret.) sings the national anthem during the opening ceremony of the 2018 south central Warrior CARE event Jan. 8, 2018, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. Warrior CARE events are a More
Regional Health Command-Atlantic leaders, Brig. Gen. Erik H. Torring, III, deputy commanding general and Command Sgt. Maj. Matthew Brady talk with squad leaders and platoon sergeants from the Fort Campbell Warr More
FORT CAMPBELL, Ky.— Spc.. Walter Reuter, a pianist with the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) Band, helps Lt. Col. Arnaldo Huertas, a Soldier with the Fort Campbell Warrior Transition Battalion, play throug More
Senior Airman Karah Behrend, Air Force Wounded Warrior, poses for a portrait with her adaptive sport wheel chair she named ‘Pegasus’ February 7, 2018 at Fort George G. Meade, Md. Behrend was diagnosed with Refl More
Senior Airman Karah Behrend, Air Force Wounded Warrior, poses for a portrait with medals she won during the recent Wounded Warrior Trials in Las Vegas, NV March 13, 2018. Behrend is currently assigned to the 70 More
Airmen from the 70th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Wing Legal Office pose for a group photo to celebrate their accomplishment of being recently named the 2017 25th Air Force best medium-sized le 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
Kristina Coble, a Warrior Games athlete, pushes out her toss at a track and field session at the adaptive sports camp at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., April 17. The base-hosted, week-long Warrior Games training c More
Ryan Novack, a Warrior Games athlete, pedals a recumbent bike during a cycling session at the Air Force team’s training camp at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., April 18. The base-hosted, week-long Warrior Games tra More
Jose Rijos, a Warrior CARE athlete, takes aim at a target downrange at the adaptive sports camp at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., April 19. The base hosts the week-long Wound Warrior CARE event that helps recoveri More
Warrior CARE players battle during a wheelchair basketball game on the final day of the group’s training camp held at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., April 20. The base hosted the week-long Wound Warrior CARE event More
2018 Department of Defense Warrior Games athletes prepare to be recognized at the Colorado Rockies Memorial Day game in Denver, Colorado, May 28, 2018. The DoD Warrior Games are an annual event, established in More
A U.S. Marine Corps athlete swims during practice at the the DoD Warrior Games, May 29, 2018. The Warrior Games are an annual event, established in 2010, to introduce wounded, ill and injured service members to More
U.S. Navy Seaman Dakota Hollingsworth, a Team Navy athlete, aims a compound bow during an archery practice session at the DoD Warrior Games, May 29, 2018.The Warrior Games, taking place June 1-9, 2018, at the U More
Team Air Force's wheelchair basketball team practices at the DoD Warrior Games, May 30, 2018. The Warrior Games, taking place June 1-9, 2018, at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado, are a Paralympic-style co More
Team Air Force’s sitting volleyball team practices May 30, 2018, for the upcoming DoD Warrior Games. The Warrior Games, taking place June 1-9, 2018, at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado, are a Paralympic-s More
Special Agent Bill Lickman of Team Air Force prepares to draw his compound bow during a DoD Warrior Games archery practice, May 30, 2018, at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The Warrior More
Team Navy’s wheelchair basketball team practices May 30, 2018, for the DoD Warrior Games. The Warrior Games, taking place June1-9, 2018, at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado, are a Paralympic-style competi More
U.S. Navy Seaman Alexis King poses for a photo in front of the DoD Warrior Games archery banner with her image on it, May 31, 2018, at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The Warrior Games More
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Hyoshin Cha of Team Army, rests a shot put near her ear to steady her throw during DoD Warrior Games field practice, May 31, 2018, at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Col More
Team Marine Corps competitors practice their starts during a DoD Warrior Games swimming practice, May 31, 2018, at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The Warrior Games are an annual event More
U.S. Air Force Veteran Heather Carter, a Team Air Force athlete, sits in her racing chair while discussing strategy with her coach, May 31, 2018, before the start of the DoD Warrior Games. The Warrior Games, ta More
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Hyoshin Cha of Team Army, prepares to throw a shot put during DoD Warrior Games field practice, May 31, 2018, at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The Warrior Ga More
U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Daniel DeWent, a team SOCOM (U.S. Special Operations Command) adjusts his air rifle sights during a practice round of shooting, May 31, 2018, before the start of the DoD Warrio More
Team Air Force huddles together ahead of track & field events, June 2, 2018, at the DoD Warrior Games. The Warrior Games, taking place June 1-9, 2018, at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado, are a Paralympic More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Rachel Wilson, and Air Force Band member, sings the Canadian national anthem inside Falcon Stadium at the opening ceremony of the DoD Warrior Games, June 2, 2018. The Warrior Games, ta More
Families wait for the the service teams to be presented during the DoD Warrior Games Opening Ceremonies, June 2, 2018, at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The Warrior Games are an annua More
Comedian Jon Stewart and U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Joshua Pickering, United States Air Force Academy Wings of Blue member, tandem skydive, June 2, 2018, at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Color More
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Ben Seekell, blue shirt, U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Kira Lavine, red shirt, Veteran Russ Slocum of SOCOM (U.S. Special Operations Command), and U.S. Navy Master Chief Petty Officer More
Comedian Jon Stewart and master of ceremonies, gives opening remarks inside Falcon Stadium at the opening ceremony of the DoD Warrior Games, June 2, 2018. The Warrior Games, taking place June 1-9, 2018, at the More
U.S. Air Force veteran Russell Logan shoots the ball during a game against Team SOCOM (U.S. Special Operations Command), at the DoD Warrior Games, June 4, 2018. The Warrior Games, taking place June 1-9, at the More
Team Army, black, plays Team Air Force in the second round of sitting volleyball of the DoD Warrior Games, June 4, 2018. The Warrior Games, taking place June 1-9, at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado, are More
Veteran Chance Field of Team Navy takes the ball down court during a DoD Warrior Games wheelchair basketball game, June 4, 2018, at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The Warrior Games ar More
Team Air Force takes on Team SOCOM (U.S. Special Operations Command) during a DoD Warrior Games sitting volleyball match, June 4, 2018, at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The Warrior G More
Athletes of the DoD Warrior Games shooting finals compete, June 5, 2018, at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The Warrior Games are an annual event, established in 2010, to introduce wou More
Team Air Force athlete and veteran Rafael Morinenciso prepares to bench press 135 pounds in the powerlifting competition at the DoD Warrior Games, June 5, 2018. The Warrior Games, taking place June 1-9, at the More
Athletes round the corner during the DoD Warrior Games cycling competition, June 6, 2018, at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The Warrior Games are an annual event, established in 2010, More
Team members from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, SOCOM (U.S. Special Operations Command) and Australia compete in the upright cycling event at the DoD Warrior Games, June 6, 2018. The Warrior Games, taking place More
Arrows are bunched together before competition during the DoD Warrior Games archery events, June 7, 2018, at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The Warrior Games are an annual event, esta More
Team Air Force stretches before the gold medal sitting volleyball game against Team Navy at the DoD Warrior Games, June 8, 2018, at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The Warrior Games ar More
Team Air Force veteran Joshua (Smitty) Smith stretches his legs before the start of the gold medal sitting volleyball game between Team Air Force and Team Navy during the DoD Warrior Games, June 8, 2018, at th More
Team Navy member Master Chief Petty Officer Raina Hockenberry celebrates after winning the 50-meter freestyle swim category during the DoD Warrior Games, June 8, 2018. The Warrior Games, taking place June 1-9, More
An athlete dives into the pool during the DoD Warrior Games swimming competition, June 8, 2018, at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The Warrior Games are an annual event, established in More
Team Army member Spc. Stephanie Johnson, tries to deflect the pass of Team Air Force veteran Russell Logan, during the gold medal game in wheelchair basketball inside Clune Arena of the DoD Warrior Games, June More
Comedian and actor Jon Stewart gives opening remarks as master of ceremonies of the closing ceremony of the DoD Warrior Games, June 9, 2018. The Warrior Games, taking place June 1-9, at the U.S. Air Force Acade 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
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
Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center Troop Command and Warrior Transition Unit battle for the ball during WTU’s wheelchair basketball tourney. The annual event was held November 30 at Fort hood’s Abrams Gym in h 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
FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. -- (L to R) Staff Sgt. Kenneth Arnold, Sgt. 1st Class Ian Crawley, and Sgt. 1st Class Joseph Fontenot, all assigned to Fort Campbell’s Warrior Transition Battalion, practice moving down the c More
Outgoing Fort Campbell Warrior Transition Battalion Commander, Lt. Col. Shawn Butler, gives remarks during a change of command ceremony, on Fort Campbell, Kentucky, April 18. As WTB commander, Butler oversaw op 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
Cpl. Natalie Champagne, Team Canada, 2019 DoD Warrior Games athlete, tees off during Golf Preliminaries at the Eagles Golf Club in Odessa, Fla., June 21, 2019. The Warrior Games were established in 2010 as a wa 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