Stories

Rebuilding Lives: How Adaptive Recovery Helps Soldiers With an Uncertain Future
April 22, 2022 — Few understand the struggle of a Soldier beset by an injury or illness. Ripped from the military world they knew, they face an uncertain future. These Soldiers often wonder where to turn to for support and guidance... MORE

Capt. Casey Turner Feels Stronger Than Ever Going Into Invictus Games
April 21, 2022 — Army Reservist Capt. Casey Turner faced the difficulty of a right knee injury in 2017 and underwent three knee surgeries. Today, she feels stronger than ever as she trains for the upcoming Invictus Games in The Hague, The Netherlands... MORE

Staff Sgt. Ross Alewine Excited to Return to Invictus Games
April 20, 2022 — There are many things that can be said about the legend of retired U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Ross Alewine, but complacent is not one of them. Over the years, he’s garnered a reputation as the ultimate competitor... MORE

Competition Drives Spc. Angela Euson at Invictus Games
April 20, 2022 — There’s something magical about the benefits of adaptive sports and the confidence they offer to recovery Soldiers. Retired U.S. Army Spc. Angela Euson found this to be true for herself after overcoming an illness back in 2017... MORE

Spc. Brent Garlic: Team US Growing Together Through Invictus Games
April 20, 2022 — Retired U.S. Army Spc. Brent Garlic’s journey to the upcoming 2022 Invictus Games is nothing short of remarkable... MORE

Sgt. 1st Class Hyoshin Cha: Invictus Games Show Soldiers Can ‘Adapt and Overcome’
April 20, 2022 — Challenges are meant to strengthen and forge anyone willing to endure the length of the trial. Sgt. 1st Class Hyoshin Cha faced the challenge of serious injuries to her back and hip during her first deployment to Iraq in 2006. Despite the odds, she served in the United States Army for 16 years. ... MORE

Staff Sgt. Beth King: Invictus Games Is ‘About Resiliency’
April 20, 2022 — The world of adaptive sports entered the life of retired Staff Sgt. Beth King as a blessing in disguise. Being the resilient person that she is, King avidly anticipates her debut at the 2022 Invictus Games in The Hague, The Netherlands... MORE

Capt. Alex Wilson Achieves Lofty Goals on Way to Invictus Games
April 20, 2022 — There is no better way to overcome a life challenge than by setting a personal goal. This is exactly what motivates retired U.S. Army Capt. Alex Wilson to perform at the highest level possible for the upcoming Invictus Games... MORE

Invictus Training Camp Ends With Successful Scrimmage Games
April 20, 2022 — If there’s one thing that everyone who attended the Invictus Training Camp at Fort Belvoir, Virginia learned, it’s that Team U.S. is a force to be reckoned with. On the final day of training, the Soldiers participated in a few scrimmages for wheelchair basketball, wheelchair rugby and sitting volleyball... MORE

Staff Sgt. Runnels: Team US at Invictus Games Is ‘One Team, One Fight Together’
April 19, 2022 — The many athletes who are part of Team US at the Invictus Games in the Netherlands all come from different service branches, and they’ve competed against each other before. But now, they’re ready to put on the same uniform, said Army Staff Sgt. Shawn Runnels... MORE