Mike Murphy is airborne while snowboarding in a competition in Vermont in March 2024 - (Photo courtesy Mike Murphy) Mike Murphy is airborne while snowboarding in a competition in Vermont in March 2024. “Life is not over, no matter what you are going through. I suggest you always say yes. Try it; I promise you won't be disappointed. Losing my sight opened my eyes—no pun intended. I do see what's possible now.”

Retired Army Spc. Bryce Ewing at her first powerlifting meet in Atlanta, Georgia, May 2024. - (Photo courtesy Bryce Ewing) Retired Army Spc. Bryce Ewing at her first powerlifting meet in Atlanta, Georgia, May 2024.

Ret. Army Maj. Mary Porter Sit-skiing in Colorado. - (Photo courtesy Maj. Mary Porter) Ret. Army Maj. Mary Porter Sit-skiing in Colorado.

Sgt First Class Jeffrey Peters on a trike during his week with the Paralympic Talent ID Camp, Oct 22, 2024, in Colorado Springs. - (Photo courtesy US Paracycling) Sgt First Class Jeffrey Peters on a trike during his week with the Paralympic Talent ID Camp, Oct 22, 2024, in Colorado Springs.

Sgt. Aneska Holness, after receiving the Purple Heart at Ft Bliss on Dec 4, 2024. - (Photo courtesy Sgt. Aneska Holness) Sgt. Aneska Holness, after receiving the Purple Heart at Ft Bliss on Dec 4, 2024.

SSG Houston Taylor exchanged his cane with Maj. Ken LeBlanc for the SRU Guidon he carried across the finish line at a 5k in October 2024. - (Photo courtesy Maj. Ken LeBlanc) SSG Houston Taylor exchanged his cane with Maj. Ken LeBlanc for the SRU Guidon he carried across the finish line at a 5k in October 2024.

U.S. Army veteran Bobby Green works on his shot-put technique, September 23, at York Lion Stadium, Toronto, Canada, in preparation for the Invictus Games. - U.S. Army veteran Bobby Green works on his shot-put technique, September 23, at York Lion Stadium, Toronto, Canada, in preparation for the Invictus Games. The games take place September 23-30. Invictus is an international Paralympic-style, multi-sport event created by Prince Harry of Wales, in which wounded, injured, or ill armed service members from around the world participate in sports, including wheelchair basketball, wheelchair rugby, sitting volleyball, athletics (track and throwing field events), archery, cycling, wheelchair tennis, powerlifting, golf, swimming, and indoor rowing. Over 500 participants from 17 countries will compete in the games. (U.S. Army photo by Robert A. Whetstone)

ARCP Behavioral Health Consultant Krista Argiolas answers questions at a Summit for Post-Traumatic Growth at Fort Belvoir. December 4, 2024 - (Photo by MaryTherese Griffin) ARCP Behavioral Health Consultant Krista Argiolas answers questions at a Summit for Post-Traumatic Growth at Fort Belvoir. December 4, 2024

Team US, Army Veteran Cpl. Tiffanie Johnson at the 2023 Invictus Games in Duesseldorf, Germany. September 8, 2023. - (Photo by Anthony Beauchamp) Team US, Army Veteran Cpl. Tiffanie Johnson at the 2023 Invictus Games in Duesseldorf, Germany. September 8, 2023.

PFC Michael Romulus gets strapped in to throw discus during an adaptive sports camp. - (Photo courtesy Fort Moore SRU) PFC Michael Romulus gets strapped in to throw discus during an adaptive sports camp.