Navy veteran Terry Rock cheers as he crosses the finish line at the slalom event. (Photo by Yancy Berns)
Navy veteran Terry Rock cheers as he crosses the finish line at the slalom event. (Photo by Yancy Berns)
Army veteran Jessica Oliff (Left) faces off against Air Force veteran Wendy Griffin (right) during the soccer finals. (Photo by Yancy Berns)
Army veteran Jessica Oliff (left) faces off against Air Force veteran Wendy Griffin (right) during the soccer finals. (Photo by Yancy Berns)
Veteran lines up a shot at the 9-Ball tournament. (Photo by Yancy Berns)
Veteran lines up a shot at the 9-Ball tournament. (Photo by Yancy Berns)
Army veteran Brian Richard during his event at Grosse Pointe High School for the NVWG 2026 in Detroit. (Photo by Yancy Berns)
Army veteran Brian Richard during his event at Grosse Pointe High School for the NVWG 2026 in Detroit. (Photo by Yancy Berns)
Wheelchair basketball players listen to an official at the 2026 NVWG. (Photo by Yancy Berns)
Wheelchair basketball players listen to an official at the 2026 NVWG. (Photo by Yancy Berns)
An athlete tosses the disc during the disc golf competition. (Photo by Yancy Berns)
An athlete tosses the disc during the disc golf competition. (Photo by Yancy Berns)
Khristian Williams traveled from Lincoln Park, Mich., to attend the 2026 Games with his family. (Photo by Yancy Berns)
Khristian Williams traveled from Lincoln Park, Mich., to attend the 2026 Games with his family. (Photo by Yancy Berns)
Kids enjoy RC Car racing at the annual Kids Day event. (Photo by Yancy Berns)
Kids enjoy RC Car racing at the annual Kids Day event. (Photo by Yancy Berns)
A player about to return a serve on the pickelball court. (Yancy Berns)
A player about to return a serve on the pickelball court. (Yancy Berns)
Wheelchair softball players watch the game from the sidelines. (Photo by Yancy Berns)
Wheelchair softball players watch the game from the sidelines. (Photo by Yancy Berns)
Army veteran Lee Sexton pitches during a wheelchair softball game. (Photo by Yancy Berns)
Army veteran Lee Sexton pitches during a wheelchair softball game. (Photo by Yancy Berns)
Army veteran Centra "CeCe" Mazyck participates in the annual Kids Day event. (Photo by Yancy Berns)
Army veteran Centra "CeCe" Mazyck participates in the annual Kids Day event. (Photo by Yancy Berns)
Veteran athletes cheer on the children at the annual Kids Day event. (Photo by Yancy Berns)
Veteran athletes cheer on the children at the annual Kids Day event. (Photo by Yancy Berns)
Air Force veteran James Bailfuss prepares to swing. (Photo by Yancy Berns)
Air Force veteran James Bailfuss prepares to swing. (Photo by Yancy Berns)
Navy veteran Ryan Lindstrom holds his winning target at the Titan Archery Johnny Appleseed tournament. (Photo by Yancy Berns)
Navy veteran Ryan Lindstrom holds his winning target at the Titan Archery Johnny Appleseed tournament. (Photo by Yancy Berns)
Marine Corps veteran Amy McKee holds back her bow string with mouth during the archery competition. (Yancy Berns)
Marine Corps veteran Amy McKee holds back her bow string with mouth during the archery competition. (Yancy Berns)
Jennifer Purser, left, Paralyzed Veterans of America director of sports programs and co-director of the National Veterans Wheelchair Games (NVWG), presents retirement plaque to Dave Tostenrude, co-director of the NVWG for the Department of Veterans Affairs. (Photo by Christopher Di Virgilio)
Jennifer Purser, left, Paralyzed Veterans of America director of sports programs and co-director of the National Veterans Wheelchair Games (NVWG), presents a retirement plaque to Dave Tostenrude, co-director of the NVWG for the Department of Veterans Affairs. (Photo by Christopher Di Virgilio)
Army veteran Sarah LaBrada at the 2026 NVWG in Detroit. (Photo by Yancy Berns)
Army veteran Sarah LaBrada at the 2026 NVWG in Detroit. (Photo by Yancy Berns)
A NVWG officiant scans the games' schedule. (Photo by Yancy Berns)
A NVWG officiant scans the games' schedule. (Photo by Yancy Berns)
Pro racer Scott McLaughlin races Army veteran Lee Sexton at the 2026 NVWG Games in Detroit. (Photo by Yancy Berns)
Pro racer Scott McLaughlin races Army veteran Lee Sexton at the 2026 NVWG Games in Detroit. (Photo by Yancy Berns)
Athletes from Puerto Rico and their families celebrate before the Opening Ceremonies. (Photo by Yancy Berns)
Athletes from Puerto Rico and their families celebrate before the Opening Ceremonies. (Photo by Yancy Berns)
PVA CEO Carl Blake shows the results of "a little practice" during the closing reception of the 2026 NVWG in Detroit. (Photo by Christopher Di Virgilio).
PVA CEO Carl Blake shows the results of "a little practice" during the closing reception of the 2026 NVWG in Detroit. (Photo by Christopher Di Virgilio).
VA recreational therapist Jody Paniagua came out of retirement to officiate the rugby matches at the 2026 NVWG in Detroit. (Photo by Christopher Di Virgilio).
VA recreational therapist Jody Paniagua came out of retirement to officiate the rugby matches at the 2026 NVWG in Detroit. (Photo by Christopher Di Virgilio).
Army veteran Scot Severn takes a shot. (Photo by Christopher Di Virgilio)
Army veteran Scot Severn takes a shot. (Photo by Christopher Di Virgilio)
Air Force veteran Arron Powless on the rugby court. (Photo by Christopher DiVirgilio)
Air Force veteran Arron Powless on the rugby court. (Photo by Christopher DiVirgilio)
Action during the wheelchair rugby finals at the 2026 NVWG in Detroit. (Photo by Christopher Di Virgilio)
Action during the wheelchair rugby finals at the 2026 NVWG in Detroit. (Photo by Christopher Di Virgilio)
Army veteran Steven Lewis closed the Games with a gold medal from rugby. (Photo by Christopher Di Virgilio)
Army veteran Steven Lewis closed the Games with a gold medal from rugby. (Photo by Christopher Di Virgilio)
Army veteran Scot Severn hustles with the ball. (Photo by Christopher Di Virgilio)
Army veteran Scot Severn hustles with the ball. (Photo by Christopher Di Virgilio)
Players scuffle for the ball during the final rugby championship. (Photo by Christopher Di Virgilio)
Players scuffle for the ball during the final rugby championship. (Photo by Christopher Di Virgilio)
A referee blows the whistle during the rugby finals. (Photo by Christopher Di Virgilio)
A referee blows the whistle during the rugby finals. (Photo by Christopher Di Virgilio)
Athletes from opposing teams struggled for the ball during the rugby championships. (Photo by Christopher Di Virgilio)
Athletes from opposing teams struggled for the ball during the rugby championships. (Photo by Christopher Di Virgilio)
Action on the court during the rugby finals. (Photo by Christopher Di Virgilio)
Action on the court during the rugby finals. (Photo by Christopher Di Virgilio)
Action on the court during the rugby finals. (Photo by Christopher Di Virgilio)
Action on the court during the rugby finals. (Photo by Christopher Di Virgilio)
Army veteran Steven Lewis on the rugby court during the championship game. (Photo by Christopher Di Virgilio)
Army veteran Steven Lewis on the rugby court during the championship game. (Photo by Christopher Di Virgilio)
Team Huron poses with their gold medals after their rugby championship win. (Photo by Christopher Di Virgilio)
Team Huron poses with their gold medals after their rugby championship win. (Photo by Christopher Di Virgilio)
A fan records the action during the rugby matches at the 2026 NVWG in Detroit. (Photo by Christopher Di Virgilio).
A fan records the action during the rugby matches at the 2026 NVWG in Detroit. (Photo by Christopher Di Virgilio).
Army veteran Darnell Calahan lines up a shot. (Photo by Chris Di Virgilio)
Army veteran Darnell Calahan lines up a shot. (Photo by Chris Di Virgilio)
Army veteran Darnell Calahan has the ball during the 2026 NVWG in Detroit. (Photo by Christopher Di Virgilio)
Army veteran Darnell Calahan has the ball during the 2026 NVWG in Detroit. (Photo by Christopher Di Virgilio)
The NVWG basketball halftime show included a group of acrobats leaping high into the air making baskets. (Photo by Christopher Di Virgilio).
The NVWG basketball halftime show included a group of acrobats leaping high into the air making baskets. (Photo by Christopher Di Virgilio).
Army veteran Darnell Calahan has the ball during the 2026 NVWG in Detroit. (Photo by Christopher Di Virgilio)
Army veteran Darnell Calahan has the ball during the 2026 NVWG in Detroit. (Photo by Christopher Di Virgilio)
All smiles during the halftime show at the wheelchair basketball finals. (Photo by Christpher Di Virgilio)
All smiles during the halftime show at the wheelchair basketball finals. (Photo by Christpher Di Virgilio)
Army veteran Darnell Calahan (seated) with representatives of the Together Strong team. (Christopher Di Virgilio)
Army veteran Darnell Calahan with representatives of the Together Strong team. (Christopher Di Virgilio)
Army veteran Lee Harris at the 2026 NVWG in Detroit (Photo by Christopher Di Virgilio)
Army veteran Lee Harris at the 2026 NVWG in Detroit (Photo by Christopher Di Virgilio)
Army veteran Jhoonar Barrera prepares to shoot. (Photo by Christopher Di Virgilio)
Army veteran Jhoonar Barrera prepares to shoot. (Photo by Christopher Di Virgilio)
US Army veteran William Hendricksons navigates through an obstacle during the Super G event at the 2026 NVWG in Detroit. (Photo by Christopher Di Virgilio).
US Army veteran William Hendricksons navigates through an obstacle during the Super G event at the 2026 NVWG in Detroit. (Photo by Christopher Di Virgilio).
A competitor salutes the flag during his slalom run. (Photo by Christopher Di Virgilio)
A competitor salutes the flag during his slalom run. (Photo by Christopher Di Virgilio)
Pickleball competitors greet each other during competition at the 2026 NVWG in Detroit. (Photo by Christopher Di Virgilio)
Pickleball competitors greet each other during competition at the 2026 NVWG in Detroit. (Photo by Christopher Di Virgilio)
Army veterans Le'Toi Adams and Lisa Maddox talk during the NVWG. (Photo by Christopher Di Virgilio)
Army veterans Le'Toi Adams and Lisa Maddox talk during the NVWG. (Photo by Christopher Di Virgilio)
Veteran athletes listen to a NVWG official before an event on the obstacle course. (Photo by Christopher Di Virgilio)
Veteran athletes listen to a NVWG official before an event on the obstacle course. (Photo by Christopher Di Virgilio)
Air Force veteran Darnell Calahan waits to start the slalom event. (Photo by Chris Di Virgilio)
Air Force veteran Darnell Calahan waits to start the slalom event. (Photo by Chris Di Virgilio)
Army veteran David Norris salutes the US flag during the slalom event. (Photo by Christopher Di Virgilio)
Army veteran David Norris salutes the US flag during the slalom event. (Photo by Christopher Di Virgilio)
Army veteran James "Jimmy" Green returns a serve during the pickleball competition. (Photo by Chris Di Virgilio)
Army veteran James "Jimmy" Green returns a serve during the pickleball competition. (Photo by Chris Di Virgilio)
Marine Corps veteran Jesse Lind prepares to serve on during the beginner pickleball championship game. (Photo by Chris Di Virgilio)
Marine Corps veteran Jesse Lind prepares to serve on during the beginner pickleball championship game. (Photo by Chris Di Virgilio)
Air Force veteran James Beilfuss prepares for a serve during the pickleball championship game. (Photo by Chris Di Virgilio)
Air Force veteran James Beilfuss prepares for a serve during the pickleball championship game. (Photo by Chris Di Virgilio)
Army veteran Lisa Maddox on the pickleball court. (Photo by Christopher Di Virgilio)
Army veteran Lisa Maddox on the pickleball court. (Photo by Christopher Di Virgilio)
Army veteran Justin Hall during the pickleball doubles tournament. (Photo by Christopher Di Virgilio)
Army veteran Justin Hall during the pickleball doubles tournament. (Photo by Christopher Di Virgilio)
Army veteran Lee Harris on the Super G obstacle course. (Photo by Christopher Di Virgilio)
Army veteran Lee Harris on the Super G obstacle course. (Photo by Christopher Di Virgilio)
Army veteran Lisa Maddox heads into the sand trap during the slalom event. (Photo by Chris Di Virgilio)
Army veteran Lisa Maddox heads into the sand trap during the slalom event. (Photo by Chris Di Virgilio)
Army veteran Lisa Maddox salutes the US flag during the obstacle course event. (Photo by Chris Di Virgilio)
Army veteran Lisa Maddox salutes the US flag during the obstacle course event. (Photo by Chris Di Virgilio)
Navy veteran Happy Barton salutes the US flag during the slalom event. (Photo by Christopher Di Virgilio)
Navy veteran Happy Barton salutes the US flag during the slalom event. (Photo by Christopher Di Virgilio)
PVA staff assist each of the athletes during the slalom events. (Photo by Christopher Di Virgilio)
PVA staff assist each of the athletes during the slalom events. (Photo by Christopher Di Virgilio)
US Army veteran William Hendricksons navigates through an obstacle during the Super G event at the 2026 NVWG in Detroit. (Photo by Christopher Di Virgilio).
US Army veteran William Hendricksons navigates through an obstacle during the Super G event at the 2026 NVWG in Detroit. (Photo by Christopher Di Virgilio).
Marine Corps veteran Justin Ashbaugh during the slalom event. (Photo by Christopher Di Virgilio)
Marine Corps veteran Justin Ashbaugh during the slalom event. (Photo by Christopher Di Virgilio)
Air Force veteran Wendy Griffin raises her hand in triumph during the slalom event. (Photo by Christopher Di Virgilio)
Air Force veteran Wendy Griffin raises her hand in triumph during the slalom event. (Photo by Christopher Di Virgilio)
Air Force veteran Wendy Griffin during the slalom event. (Photo by Christopher Di Virgilio)
Air Force veteran Wendy Griffin during the slalom event. (Photo by Christopher Di Virgilio)
A competitor prepares for the beginning of his slalom run. (Chris Di Virgilio)
A competitor prepares for the beginning of his slalom run. (Chris Di Virgilio)
Army veteran Jessica Oliff poses with her power soccer gold medal. (Photo by Yancy Berns)
Army veteran Jessica Oliff poses with her power soccer gold medal. (Photo by Yancy Berns)
Power soccer champion winners Team Dart pose with their gold medals after their victory. (Photo by Yancy Berns)
Power soccer champion winners Team Dart pose with their gold medals after their victory. (Photo by Yancy Berns)
Power soccer champion winners Team Dart pose after their victory. (Photo by Yancy Berns)
Power soccer champion winners Team Dart pose after their victory. (Photo by Yancy Berns)
Navy veteran Edwin Dunphee during prepares to return the ball during the pickleball doubles tournament. (Photo by Christopher Di Virgilio)
Navy veteran Edwin Dunphee during prepares to return the ball during the pickleball doubles tournament. (Photo by Christopher Di Virgilio)
Army veteran Ismael Baca competes in the power Super-G during the 2026 NVWG in Detroit. (Photo by Christopher Di Virgilio)
Army veteran Ismael Baca competes in the power Super-G during the 2026 NVWG in Detroit. (Photo by Christopher Di Virgilio)
Entertainment during halftime of the power soccer championships. (Photo by Yancy Berns)
Entertainment during halftime of the power soccer championships. (Photo by Yancy Berns)
Marine Corps veteran Amy McKee, (left), and Army veteran Jessica Oliff (right) goes after the ball during the power soccer finals. (Photo by Yancy Berns)
Marine Corps veteran Amy McKee, (left), and Army veteran Jessica Oliff (right) goes after the ball during the power soccer finals. (Photo by Yancy Berns)
Army veteran Jessica Oliff faces off against Air Force veteran Wendy Griffin during the power soccer finals. (Photo by Yancy Berns)
Army veteran Jessica Oliff faces off against Air Force veteran Wendy Griffin during the power soccer finals. (Photo by Yancy Berns)
Basketball finalists pose for team photo. (Chris Di Virgilio)
Basketball finalists pose for team photo. (Chris Di Virgilio)
Army veteran Sarah LaBrada poses with an NVWG banner. (Photo by Yancy Berns)
Army veteran Sarah LaBrada poses with an NVWG banner. (Photo by Yancy Berns)
Navy veteran Joe Wittkamp (left) and Army veteran Jimmy Green (middle) captured the gold medal at the cornhole finals. (Photo by Yancy Berns)
Navy veteran Joe Wittkamp (left) and Army veteran Jimmy Green (middle) captured the gold medal at the cornhole finals. (Photo by Yancy Berns)
PVA national vice president Josue Cordova, left, Marcus Murry, center, and past PVE national president David Zurfluh, right, during the cornhole semifinals at the 2026 NVWG in Detroit. (Photo by Yancy Berns)
PVA national vice president Josue Cordova, left, Marcus Murry, center, and past PVE national president David Zurfluh, right, during the cornhole semifinals at the 2026 NVWG in Detroit. (Photo by Yancy Berns)
Navy veteran Joseph Wittkamp (left) greets another athlete after the cornhole finals. (Photo by Christopher Di Virgilio)
Navy veteran Joseph Wittkamp (left) greets another athlete after the cornhole finals. (Photo by Christopher Di Virgilio)
Wheelchair basketball during the championships at the Detroit NVWG. (Photo by Yancy Berns)
Wheelchair basketball during the championships at the Detroit NVWG. (Photo by Yancy Berns)
Navy veteran Tom Strang took home gold at the fishing competition on Belle Isle. (Photo by Yancy Berns)
Navy veteran Tom Strang took home gold at the fishing competition on Belle Isle. (Photo by Yancy Berns)
U.S. Army veteran Centra "CeCe" Mazyck is named Spirit of the Games. (Photo by Christopher Di Virgilio)
U.S. Army veteran Centra "CeCe" Mazyck is named Spirit of the Games. (Photo by Christopher Di Virgilio)
Army veteran Mark Whitson inspects his gear during the fishing competition. (Photo by Yancy Berns)
Army veteran Mark Whitson inspects his gear during the fishing competition. (Photo by Yancy Berns)
Army veteran Natasha Faison-Williams casts her line during the fishing competition at Belle Isle. (Photo by Yancy Berns)
Army veteran Natasha Faison-Williams casts her line during the fishing competition at Belle Isle. (Photo by Yancy Berns)
Navy veteran Tom Strang waits for a bite at the fishing competition on Belle Isle. (Photo by Yancy Berns)
Navy veteran Tom Strang waits for a bite at the fishing competition on Belle Isle. (Photo by Yancy Berns)
Air Force veteran James Bailfuss with his catch. (Photo by Yancy Berns)
Air Force veteran James Bailfuss with his catch. (Photo by Yancy Berns)
U.S. Army veteran Centra "CeCe" Mazyck is named Spirit of the Games. (Photo by Christopher Di Virgilio)
U.S. Army veteran Centra "CeCe" Mazyck is named Spirit of the Games. (Photo by Christopher Di Virgilio)