Athletes are continuing to break records six days into the 2018 Warrior Games competition By Courtney Cooper Brett Campfield of Team Air Force competes in the 400 Meters Visually Impaired track event at the DoD Warrior Games where he broke a Warrior Games record with a final time of 1:28.62, earning a gold medal, in […]
Army veteran, Brent Garlic, will be competing at his first Warrior Games By Courtney Cooper Brent Garlic for Team Army at the 2018 DoD Warrior Games. (Photo via www.dodwarriorgames.com) Clear skies and sunny weather conditions remind most people of endless pool days and summer vacation. For Army veteran, Brent Garlic, the bright sun and […]
Marine Corps veteran, Douglas Godfrey Jr. makes his way to Colorado Springs to compete in his second Warrior Games By Courtney Cooper Douglas Godfrey Jr. practices for his archery competition at the 2017 DoD Warrior Games in Chicago, Ill. on June 30, 2017. (Photo by Courtney Cooper) After 15 years of service, Marine Corps […]
U.S. Navy Veteran, Ian Singleterry, talks about his life changing motorcycle accident, how he deals with PTSD and his love of WCMX By Courtney Cooper Losing a limb was mild compared to the daily struggles of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) that Ian “Doc” Singleterry faces every day. Singleterry joined the Navy in 1991 after […]
The PVA/NWPA Billiards Tournament Series provides a unique blend of skill levels, competition, fun and camaraderie By Brittany Martin It takes focus, control and careful planning to become a skilled pool player, but anyone who picks up a cue stick can enjoy the social benefits of billiards. Billiards has been part of the Paralyzed Veterans of […]
Friday at the Invictus Games had ice hockey, swimming and a horse named Invictus By John Groth Athletes try sled hockey during the exhibition at the 2017 Invictus Games. (Photo by Courtney Verrill) TORONTO – For Ivan Sears, competing in the para ice hockey exhibition was so worth it Friday at the 2017 Invictus Games. […]
Although the United States didn’t repeat as wheelchair rugby champions, Team USA still ended up with a podium performance – earning a bronze medal at the 2017 Invictus Games in Toronto By John Groth Anthony McDaniel, middle, tries to push his way through his opponents during the bronze medal match Thursday, Sept. 28, 2017, at […]
Athletes test their skills in archery at the Invictus Games By Brittany Martin Jack Cummings of Team United Kingdom competes in the archery event at the 2017 Invictus Games in Toronto. (Photo by Christopher Di Virgilio). Fort York Historic Site in downtown Toronto has seen its share of military battles, but on Wednesday it was […]
After missing the United States’ morning matches because he was competing in the cycling event, Varela’s early try-scoring spree helped lift his team to a victory – and even more importantly, the defending gold-medal winners, into the tournament’s semifinals By John Groth Henry Varela (right) blocks his opponent during a wheelchair rugby match against Team […]
Rolling hills and fast greens greeted athletes competing in golf Tuesday, as the newest sport for the 2017 Invictus Games teed off at the par-71 St. George’s Golf and Country Club in Toronto By Brittany Martin Team USA’s Michael Nicholson takes a swing at the second hole in his Paragolfer during the golf competition at […]