Retired Army Staff Sgt. Paul Delacerda plays drums
Retired Army Staff Sgt. Paul Delacerda plays drums for recording artists Vetted, a band comprised of wounded warriors, during closing ceremonies for the 2016 Invictus Games in Orlando, Fla. May 12, 2016. (DoD p... More
A cyclist passes by a semi-transparent banner during
A cyclist passes by a semi-transparent banner during the 2016 Invictus Games in Orlando, Fla. May 9, 2016. (DoD News photo by EJ Hersom)
A U.S. military Color Guard presents the colors during
A U.S. military Color Guard presents the colors during the 2016 Invictus Games closing ceremonies in Orlando, Fla. May 12, 2016. (DoD photo E. Joseph Hersom)
Prince Harry sits on the lap of Maurice Manuel of the
Prince Harry sits on the lap of Maurice Manuel of the Denmark Invictus team after the medal ceremony for wheelchair basketball at the 2016 Invictus Games in Orlando, Fla. May 12, 2016. (DoD photo E. Joseph Hersom)
A runner with a pair of running blades runs past the
A runner with a pair of running blades runs past the 2016 Invictus Games slogan in Orlando, Fla. May 10, 2016. (DoD News photo by EJ Hersom)
France Invictus team member Djamel Mastouri collapses
France Invictus team member Djamel Mastouri collapses after winning a distance run event during the 2016 Invictus Games slogan in Orlando, Fla. May 10, 2016. (DoD News photo by EJ Hersom)
Great Brittain’s Michael Westwall carries a flag in
Great Brittain’s Michael Westwall carries a flag in his mouth after winning a cycling event during the 2016 Invictus Games in Orlando, Fla. May 9, 2016. (DoD News photo by EJ Hersom)
Retired U.S. Army Sgt. Monica Southall throws a shotput
Retired U.S. Army Sgt. Monica Southall throws a shotput during the 2016 Invictus Games slogan in Orlando, Fla. May 10, 2016. (DoD News photo by EJ Hersom)
WWE superstar John Cena coaches an exhibition wheelchair
WWE superstar John Cena coaches an exhibition wheelchair rugby match during the 2016 Invictus Games in Orlando, Fla. May 11, 2016. (DoD photo Edward Joseph Hersom II)
U.S. Army Sgt. Aaron Stewart races a recumbent bike
U.S. Army Sgt. Aaron Stewart races a recumbent bike during the 2016 Invictus Games slogan in Orlando, Fla. May 10, 2016. (DoD News photo by EJ Hersom)
Letia Eclavea, military spouse and University of Maryland
Letia Eclavea, military spouse and University of Maryland University College student, teaches Airmen and civilians sparring during a Brazilian jiujitsu class at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. Aug. 3, 2018. Th... More
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jorge Salazar reacts
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jorge Salazar reacts to scoring a point in the gold medal wheelchair rugby match during the 2016 Invictus Games in Orlando, Fla. May 11, 2016. (DoD photo Edward Joseph Hersom II)
U.S. Air Force Capt. Christy Wise swims backstroke
U.S. Air Force Capt. Christy Wise swims backstroke during the 2016 Invictus Games in Orlando, Fla. May 11, 2016. (DoD photo Edward Joseph Hersom II)
U.S. Invictus team member Sebastiana Lopez Arellano
U.S. Invictus team member Sebastiana Lopez Arellano throws a shotput during the 2016 Invictus Games slogan in Orlando, Fla. May 10, 2016. (DoD News photo by EJ Hersom)
Olympic gold medal gymnast Shawn Johnson plays wheelchair
Olympic gold medal gymnast Shawn Johnson plays wheelchair rugby during an exhibition match with Invictus athletes and celebrities during the 2016 Invictus Games in Orlando, Fla. May 11, 2016. (DoD photo Edward ... More
Sualauvi Tuimaoealiiifamo of the U.S. Invictus team
Sualauvi Tuimaoealiiifamo of the U.S. Invictus team prepares to throw a shotput during the 2016 Invictus games in Orlando, Fla. May 10, 2016. (DoD News photo by EJ Hersom)
U.S. Invictus team archer Chasity Kuczer takes aim
U.S. Invictus team archer Chasity Kuczer takes aim during an archery gold medal round at the 2016 Invictus Games in Orlando, Fla. May 9, 2016. Kuczer won silver in the Open Compound Bow division. (DoD News phot... More
The U.S. Invictus team lines up at center and accepts
The U.S. Invictus team lines up at center and accepts gold medals for their victory in wheelchair basketball at the 2016 Invictus Games in Orlando, Fla. May 12, 2016. (DoD photo E. Joseph Hersom)
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Sualauvi Tuimaoealiiifamo of the U.S. team prepares to throw a shotput during the 2016 Invictus games in Orlando, Fla. May 10, 2016. (DoD News photo by EJ Hersom)
Spectators watch a women’s swim race during the 2016
Spectators watch a women’s swim race during the 2016 Invictus Games in Orlando, Fla. May 11, 2016. (Dod photo Edward Joseph Hersom II)
Letia Eclavea, military spouse and University of Maryland
Letia Eclavea, military spouse and University of Maryland University College student, teaches Airmen and civilians sparring during a Brazilian jiujitsu class at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. Aug. 3, 2018. Fo... More
Prince Harry holds a pair of medals during the 2016
Prince Harry holds a pair of medals during the 2016 Invictus Games slogan in Orlando, Fla. May 10, 2016. (DoD News photo by EJ Hersom)
Recording artist Flo Rida holds 7-year-old Sophia Cervantes,
Recording artist Flo Rida holds 7-year-old Sophia Cervantes, daughter of U.S. Invictus team athlete Rafael Cervantes, during a live music performance for the closing ceremonies of the 2016 Invictus Games in Orl... More
U.S. Army veteran and captain of the U.S. Invictus
U.S. Army veteran and captain of the U.S. Invictus team Will Reynolds races to a finish line during the 2016 Invictus Games in Orlando, Fla. May 11, 2016. (DoD photo Edward Joseph Hersom II)
Retired Marine Corps Sgt. Anthony McDaniel gestures
Retired Marine Corps Sgt. Anthony McDaniel gestures to a friend after medaling in track and field during the 2016 Invictus Games in Orlando, Fla. May 11, 2016. (DoD photo Edward Joseph Hersom II)
The U.S. Army Herald Trumpets play the opening of the
The U.S. Army Herald Trumpets play the opening of the 2016 Invictus Games closing ceremonies in Orlando, Fla. May 12, 2016. (DoD photo E. Joseph Hersom)
Air Force Capt. Christy Wise races a bicycle during
Air Force Capt. Christy Wise races a bicycle during the 2016 Invictus Games slogan in Orlando, Fla. May 9, 2016. (DoD News photo by EJ Hersom)
Army Reservist Staff Sgt. Zed Pitts cycles in the
Army Reservist Staff Sgt. Zed Pitts cycles in the 2016 Invictus Games in Orlando, Fla. May 9, 2016. (DoD News photo by EJ Hersom)
Navy veteran Steve Simmons powers a hand cycle during
Navy veteran Steve Simmons powers a hand cycle during the 2016 Invictus Games in Orlando, Fla. May 9, 2016. (DoD News photo by EJ Hersom)
Army Veteran Stefan LeRoy competes in a bicycle race
Army Veteran Stefan LeRoy competes in a bicycle race during the 2016 Invictus Games in Orlando, Fla. May 9, 2016. (DoD News photo by EJ Hersom)
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Alex Nguyen prevents
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Alex Nguyen prevents a pass in the wheelchair rugby gold medal round of the 2016 Invictus Games in Orlando, Fla. May 11, 2016. (DoD photo Edward Joseph Hersom II)
Marshall Thorn, 8, shows off his trophy from a recent
Marshall Thorn, 8, shows off his trophy from a recent a Brazilian jiujitsu tournament during a Brazilian jiujitsu class at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. Aug. 3, 2018. The class allows students to participate... More
U.S. Army Capt. Kelly Elmlinger takes the lead in a
U.S. Army Capt. Kelly Elmlinger takes the lead in a wheelchair race during the 2016 Invictus Games in Orlando, Fla. May 10, 2016. Elminger won a gold medal in the event. (DoD News photo by EJ Hersom)
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A U.S. Invictus team athlete displays his medal during the 2016 Invictus games in Orlando, Fla. May 9, 2016. (DoD News photo by EJ Hersom)
U.S. Invictus wheelchair basketball team members celebrate
U.S. Invictus wheelchair basketball team members celebrate their gold medal win during the 2016 Invictus Games in Orlando, Fla. May 12, 2016. (DoD photo Edward Joseph Hersom II)
Bicyclists from the United States and Canada compete
Bicyclists from the United States and Canada compete during the 2016 Invictus Games in Orlando, Fla. May 9, 2016. (DoD News photo by EJ Hersom)
Airmen and civilians perform stretch during a Brazilian
Airmen and civilians perform stretch during a Brazilian jiujitsu class at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. Aug. 3, 2018. Students of BJJ learn how to remain calm in high-pressure and physically uncomfortable si... More
Retired U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer Javier Rodriguez
Retired U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer Javier Rodriguez attempts a free throw during the wheelchair basketball gold medal round in the 2016 Invictus Games in Orlando, Fla. May 12, 2016. (DoD photo E. Joseph Hersom)
Army veteran Zed Pitts cycles in the 2016 Invictus
Army veteran Zed Pitts cycles in the 2016 Invictus Games in Orlando, Fla. May 9, 2016. (DoD News photo by EJ Hersom)
Prince Harry leads the crowd cheering "Invictus" during
Prince Harry leads the crowd cheering "Invictus" during closing ceremonies for the 2016 Invictus Games in Orlando, Fla. May 12, 2016. (DoD photo E. Joseph Hersom)
An arrow creates a streak as Martin Clapton of the
An arrow creates a streak as Martin Clapton of the United Kingdom Invictus team releases the arrow from his mouth during an archery bronze medal round at the 2016 Invictus Games in Orlando, Fla. May 9, 2016. XX... More
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Anthony McDaniel falls
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Anthony McDaniel falls after a collision in the wheelchair rugby gold medal round of the 2016 Invictus Games in Orlando, Fla. May 11, 2016. (DoD photo Edward Joseph Hersom II)
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jorge Salazar attempts
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jorge Salazar attempts a free throw during the wheelchair basketball gold medal round in the 2016 Invictus Games in Orlando, Fla. May 12, 2016. (DoD photo E. Joseph Hersom)
A U.S. Invictus team member Robert Brown reacts to
A U.S. Invictus team member Robert Brown reacts to winning the team relay race during the 2016 Invictus Games slogan in Orlando, Fla. May 10, 2016. (DoD News photo by EJ Hersom)
U.S. Invictus team archer Robbie Gaup takes aim during
U.S. Invictus team archer Robbie Gaup takes aim during the archery competition at the 2016 Invictus Games in Orlando, Fla. May 9, 2016. (DoD News photo by EJ Hersom)
Prince Harry starts a track competition with a starting
Prince Harry starts a track competition with a starting gun during the 2016 Invictus Games slogan in Orlando, Fla. May 10, 2016. (DoD News photo by EJ Hersom)
James Wallace and his mother Lt. Kirsti Wallace of
James Wallace and his mother Lt. Kirsti Wallace of the United Kingdom Royal Navy ride off the wheelchair volleyball court after her team won a silver medal in the 2016 Invictus Games in Orlando, Fla. May 12, 2... More
Airmen and civilians perform tumbling during a Brazilian
Airmen and civilians perform tumbling during a Brazilian jiujitsu class at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. Aug. 3, 2018. Brazilian jiujitsu is a submission-based martial art focused on groundwork and grappling... More
Professional cheerleaders perform a stunt during between
Professional cheerleaders perform a stunt during between wheelchair rugby matches at the 2016 Invictus Games in Orlando, Fla. May 11, 2016. (DoD photo Edward Joseph Hersom II)
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Israel Del Toro throws a
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Israel Del Toro throws a shotput during the 2016 Invictus Games slogan in Orlando, Fla. May 10, 2016. (DoD News photo by EJ Hersom)
U.S. Army Capt. William Reynolds of wipes sweat off
U.S. Army Capt. William Reynolds of wipes sweat off his face after finishing a sprint in the 2016 Invictus games in Orlando, Fla. May 10, 2016. (DoD News photo by EJ Hersom)
The United States and Italy Invictus teams compete
The United States and Italy Invictus teams compete in a team archery event during the 2016 Invictus games in Orlando, Fla. May 9, 2016. (DoD News photo by EJ Hersom)
Vice President Joe Biden and his wife Dr. Jill Biden
Vice President Joe Biden and his wife Dr. Jill Biden award gold medals to the U.S. Invictus wheelchair rugby team at the 2016 Invictus Games in Orlando, Fla. May 11, 2016. (DoD photo Edward Joseph Hersom II)
Supporters greet Great Brittain’s Michael Westwall
Supporters greet Great Brittain’s Michael Westwall after Westwall won a gold medal in bicycling event during the 2016 Invictus Games in Orlando, Fla. May 9, 2016. (DoD News photo by EJ Hersom)
Prince Harry congratulates U.S. Invictus team basketball
Prince Harry congratulates U.S. Invictus team basketball captain and retired U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Anthony McDaniel on winning a gold medal in the 2016 Invictus Games in Orlando, Fla. May 12, 2016. (DoD photo ... More
U.S. Invictus team member Ivan Castro hugs Prince Harry
U.S. Invictus team member Ivan Castro hugs Prince Harry at the Invictus games in Orlando, Fla. May 9, 2016. (DoD News photo by EJ Hersom)
U.S. Army Capt. Kelly Elmlinger of the U.S. Invictus
U.S. Army Capt. Kelly Elmlinger of the U.S. Invictus enters a wheelchair race lineup during the 2016 Invictus games in Orlando, Fla. May 10, 2016. Elminger won a gold medal in the event. (DoD News photo by EJ Hersom)
Invictus 2016 Rugby Exhibition
New York Jets wide receiver Eric Decker, right, and Emmy award winning dancer and actor Derek Hough reach for a ball during a wheelchair rugby exhibition match backstroke during the 2016 Invictus Games in Orlan... More
A U.S. Invictus team member holds and American flag
A U.S. Invictus team member holds and American flag after winning a gold medal during the 2016 Invictus Games slogan in Orlando, Fla. May 10, 2016. (DoD News photo by EJ Hersom)
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Tim Payne swims backstroke during
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Tim Payne swims backstroke during the 2016 Invictus Games in Orlando, Fla. May 11, 2016. (DoD photo Edward Joseph Hersom II)
Sebastiana Lopez Arellano powers a hand cycle during
Sebastiana Lopez Arellano powers a hand cycle during the 2016 Invictus Games in Orlando, Fla. May 9, 2016. (DoD News photo by EJ Hersom)
Recording artist Phillip Phillips, center stage, performs
Recording artist Phillip Phillips, center stage, performs during the 2016 Invictus Games closing ceremonies in Orlando, Fla. May 12, 2016. (DoD photo E. Joseph Hersom)
U.S. Army veteran Michael Kacer throws shotput during
U.S. Army veteran Michael Kacer throws shotput during the 2016 Invictus Games slogan in Orlando, Fla. May 10, 2016. (DoD News photo by EJ Hersom)
Recording artist Rachel Platten sings ‘Fight Song’
Recording artist Rachel Platten sings ‘Fight Song’ during the 2016 Invictus Games closing ceremonies in Orlando, Fla. May 12, 2016. The song served as the theme song throughout the games. (DoD photo E. Joseph Hersom)
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Elizabeth Marks swims during
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Elizabeth Marks swims during the 2016 Invictus Games in Orlando, Fla. May 11, 2016. (DoD photo Edward Joseph Hersom II)
A child waves the Australian flag during closing ceremonies
A child waves the Australian flag during closing ceremonies for the 2016 Invictus Games in Orlando, Fla. May 12, 2016. (DoD photo E. Joseph Hersom)
An American flag hangs off the quiver of Chasity Kuczer
An American flag hangs off the quiver of Chasity Kuczer during the archery competition of the 2016 Invictus games in Orlando, Fla. May 9, 2016. (DoD News photo by EJ Hersom)
U.S. Invictus team member and visually impaired cyclist
U.S. Invictus team member and visually impaired cyclist AJ Mohammed, back, celebrates finishing a race with his guide Chris Suter during the 2016 Invictus Games in Orlando, Fla. May 9, 2016. (DoD News photo by EJ Hersom)
Recording artist Jordan Smith performs during the 2016
Recording artist Jordan Smith performs during the 2016 Invictus Games closing ceremonies in Orlando, Fla. May 12, 2016. (DoD photo E. Joseph Hersom)
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jenae Piper races a
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jenae Piper races a recumbent bike during the 2016 Invictus Games slogan in Orlando, Fla. May 10, 2016. (DoD News photo by EJ Hersom)
A profession jump roper jumps rope between wheelchair
A profession jump roper jumps rope between wheelchair rugby matches at the 2016 Invictus Games in Orlando, Fla. May 11, 2016. (DoD photo Edward Joseph Hersom II)
Retired U.S. Army Sgt. Monica Southall takes a hit
Retired U.S. Army Sgt. Monica Southall takes a hit while scoring in a wheelchair rugby exhibition with celebrities at the 2016 Invictus Games in Orlando, Fla. May 11, 2016. (DoD photo Edward Joseph Hersom II)
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dakota Williams, 20th Security
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dakota Williams, 20th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) installation entry controller, fires a weapon during training at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, June 12, 2019. The 20th SFS A... More
Letia Eclavea, military spouse and University of Maryland
Letia Eclavea, military spouse and University of Maryland University College student, teaches Airmen and civilians sparring during a Brazilian jiujitsu class at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. Aug. 3, 2018. No... More
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Israel Del Toro Piper races
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Israel Del Toro Piper races a recumbent bike during the 2016 Invictus Games slogan in Orlando, Fla. May 10, 2016. (DoD photo by Edward J. Hersom II)
Spectators at the 2016 Invictus Games wheelchair rugby
Spectators at the 2016 Invictus Games wheelchair rugby finals take selfies with WWE superstar John Cena in Orlando, Fla. May 11, 2016. (DoD photo Edward Joseph Hersom II)
Vice President Joe Biden and Prince Harry meet in the
Vice President Joe Biden and Prince Harry meet in the stands of a wheelchair rugby match at the 2016 Invictus Games in Orlando, Fla. May 11, 2016. (DoD photo Edward Joseph Hersom II)
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Gabby Graves-Wake races a recumbent
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Gabby Graves-Wake races a recumbent bike during the 2016 Invictus Games slogan in Orlando, Fla. May 10, 2016. (DoD News photo by EJ Hersom)
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st. Class Katie Kuiper races past the
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st. Class Katie Kuiper races past the crowd after finishing a sprint in the 2016 Invictus games in Orlando, Fla. May 10, 2016. (DoD News photo by EJ Hersom)
Retired Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Ronnie Jimenez, front,
Retired Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Ronnie Jimenez, front, races a recumbent bike bicycle during the 2016 Invictus Games slogan in Orlando, Fla. May 9, 2016. (DoD News photo by EJ Hersom)
Dr. Jill Biden hugs U.S. Army Capt. Kelly Elmlinger
Dr. Jill Biden hugs U.S. Army Capt. Kelly Elmlinger of the U.S. Invictus team during at the 2016 Invictus Games in Orlando, Fla. May 11, 2016. (DoD photo Edward Joseph Hersom II)