STAFF SGT. ALLAIJAH CHURCHWELL
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RANK: Staff Sgt.
STATUS: Active Duty
HOMETOWN: Wahiawa, HI
CURRENT LOCATION/SRU: Schofield Barracks, HI/Hawaii SRU
EVENTS:
Archery
Field
Swimming
Track
Wheelchair Basketball
Wheelchair Rugby
Staff Sgt. Allaijah Churchwell has dedicated nearly nine years to the Army, with deployments spanning Poland in 2018 and Australia in 2023. However, his life took a drastic turn on November 23, 2023, when he was struck by another service member riding his E-bike to do PT, suffering severe injuries—including fractures in both femurs, five broken ribs, and a ruptured spleen. The aftermath left Staff Sgt. Churchwell feeling isolated and disconnected from those around him.
It wasn’t until he arrived at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii SRU, that he found a renewed sense of purpose through adaptive sports. Training alongside other soldiers facing physical challenges, he rediscovered camaraderie and the motivation to push forward.