Tag Archives: wounded warriors

Archery Quarterfinals Pit U.S. Teammates Against Each Other

Posted on September 5, 2012 by jtozer

Shooting at the Royal Artillery Barracks, retired Army veteran Dugie Denton faced teammate Matthew Stutzman – known as “The Armless Archer” — during the Men’s Individual Open Compound Quarterfinals match. “They’re just the same as anybody else out there,” Denton …
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A Taste of the 2012 Paralympics

Posted on August 31, 2012 by glenn.selby

The 2012 Paralympic Games kicked off on Aug. 29, and will conclude Sept. 9. In the coming week, DoDLive will be adding photos of the more than 4,000 athletes competing. Among those competetors are 20 service members and veterans. Here’s …
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Wounded Warriors Motivated by U.S. Paralympic Games

Posted on August 31, 2012 by glenn.selby

By Army Sgt. 1st Class Tyrone C. Marshall Jr. American Forces Press Service A group of Europe-based wounded warriors took the opportunity to get some relaxation with a trip to observe the 2012 Paralympic Games here. Soldiers assigned to Warrior …
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Training Civilians To Care For Wounded Warriors

Posted on July 30, 2012 by jtozer

The Joining Forces campaign has been challenging civilian institutions and organizations to prepare students to deal with the long term health concerns of veterans. The Joining Forces initiative is helping to bridge the gap between military and civilian medical experts, …
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Wounded Warriors to Compete in 2012 Paralympics

Posted on July 28, 2012 by glenn.selby

A group of Wounded Warriors from the U.S. Army’s marksmanship unit out of Ft. Benning, GA. are heading to London this year to compete in the 2012 Paralympics. Disclaimer: The appearance of hyperlinks does not constitute endorsement by the Department of …
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