Physical Therapist at the 2024 Department of Defense Warrior Games - (Photo by MaryTherese Griffin) “We want the athletes to have help wherever they need it, be it physical or mental,” ~ Daniel Rendeiro, Physical Therapist at the 2024 Department of Defense Warrior Games at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida, on June 24, 2024. Service members and veterans from the Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, Navy, U.S. Special Operations Command, and representatives from the Australian Defence Force are competing in adaptive sports, including archery, cycling, indoor rowing, powerlifting, shooting, sitting volleyball, swimming, track, field, wheelchair basketball, and wheelchair rugby from June 21 – 30, at the Walt Disney World Resort

U.S. Army veteran Gabi Cha participates in the seated shot put at field practice during the 2024 Department of Defense Warrior Games - U.S. Army veteran Gabi Cha participates in the seated shot put at field practice during the 2024 Department of Defense Warrior Games at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida, on June 25, 2024. Special Operations Command, and representatives from the Australian Defence Force are competing in adaptive sports including archery, cycling, indoor-rowing, powerlifting, shooting, sitting volleyball, swimming, track, field, wheelchair basketball and wheelchair rugby from June 21 – 30, at the Walt Disney World Resort. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Charles M. Bailey)

Team Army athlete Sgt. Noah Rydesky, with one of his gold medals in swimming, was flanked by athletes from Team Air Force and Team Marines - (Photo courtesy Noah Rydesky) Team Army athlete Sgt. Noah Rydesky, with one of his gold medals in swimming, was flanked by athletes from Team Air Force and Team Marines at the 2024 Department of Defense Warrior Games at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida, on June 24, 2024. Service members and veterans from the Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, Navy, U.S. Special Operations Command, and representatives from the Australian Defence Force are competing in adaptive sports, including archery, cycling, indoor rowing, powerlifting, shooting, sitting volleyball, swimming, track, field, wheelchair basketball, and wheelchair rugby from June 21 – 30, at the Walt Disney World Resort.

Spc. Alexis Pantoja of Team Army throws in the discus competition - (Photo by Corey Wallace) Spc. Alexis Pantoja of Team Army throws in the discus competition at the 2024 Department of Defense Warrior Games at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida, on June 24, 2024. Service members and veterans from the Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, Navy, U.S. Special Operations Command, and representatives from the Australian Defence Force are competing in adaptive sports, including archery, cycling, indoor rowing, powerlifting, shooting, sitting volleyball, swimming, track, field, wheelchair basketball, and wheelchair rugby from June 21 – 30, at the Walt Disney World Resort.

U.S. Army Spc. Darnell Boynton pushes out in front during the track competition - U.S. Army Spc. Darnell Boynton pushes out in front during the track competition at the 2024 Department of Defense Warrior Games at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida, on June 27, 2024. Service members and veterans from the Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, Navy, U.S. Special Operations Command, and representatives from the Australian Defence Force are competing in adaptive sports, including archery, cycling, indoor rowing, powerlifting, shooting, sitting volleyball, swimming, track, field, wheelchair basketball, and wheelchair rugby from June 21 – 30, at the Walt Disney World Resort. (U.S. Army photo by Corey Wallace)

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. John Britton competes in the archery event - U.S. Army Staff Sgt. John Britton competes in the archery event during the 2024 Department of Defense Warrior Games at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida, June 26, 2024. Service members and veterans from the Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, Navy, U.S. Special Operations Command, and representatives from the Australian Defence Force are competing in adaptive sports including archery, cycling, indoor-rowing, powerlifting, shooting, sitting volleyball, swimming, track, field, wheelchair basketball and wheelchair rugby from June 21 – 30, at the Walt Disney World Resort. (U.S. Army photo by Cpl. James Dickson)

U.S. Army veteran Michael Villagran accepts Team Army's bronze medal for wheelchair rugby during the 2024 Department of Defense Warrior Games - U.S. Army veteran Michael Villagran accepts Team Army's bronze medal for wheelchair rugby during the 2024 Department of Defense Warrior Games at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida, June 24, 2024. Service members and veterans from the Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, Navy, U.S. Special Operations Command, and representatives from the Australian Defence Force are competing in adaptive sports including archery, cycling, indoor-rowing, powerlifting, shooting, sitting volleyball, swimming, track, field, wheelchair basketball and wheelchair rugby from June 21 – 30, at the Walt Disney World Resort. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Christie Ann Belfort)

U.S. Army Spc. Janmiguel TorresCruz prepares to return a serve at sitting volleyball practice for Team Army during the 2024 Department of Defense Warrior Games - U.S. Army Spc. Janmiguel TorresCruz prepares to return a serve at sitting volleyball practice for Team Army during the 2024 Department of Defense Warrior Games at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida, June 22, 2024. Service members and veterans from the Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, Navy, U.S. Special Operations Command, and representatives from the Australian Defence Force are competing in adaptive sports including archery, cycling, indoor-rowing, powerlifting, shooting, sitting volleyball, swimming, track, field, wheelchair basketball and wheelchair rugby from June 21 – 30, at the Walt Disney World Resort. (U.S. Army photo by MaryTherese Griffin)

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Jack Peko wins silver for Team Army in the precision air competition during the 2024 Department of Defense Warrior Games - U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Jack Peko wins silver for Team Army in the precision air competition during the 2024 Department of Defense Warrior Games in Orlando, Florida, June 24, 2024. Service members and veterans from the Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, Navy, U.S. Special Operations Command, and representatives from the Australian Defence Force are competing in adaptive sports, including archery, cycling, indoor rowing, powerlifting, shooting, sitting volleyball, swimming, track, field, wheelchair basketball, and wheelchair rugby from June 21 – 30, at the Walt Disney World Resort. (U.S. Army photo by Corey Wallace)

U.S. Army Capt. Hannah Wright, left, and Australia Army Sgt. Emily Lahey congratulate each other at the powerlifting competition - U.S. Army Capt. Hannah Wright, left, and Australia Army Sgt. Emily Lahey congratulate each other at the powerlifting competition at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, during the 2024 Department of Defense Warrior Games in Orlando, Florida, June 21, 2024. Service members and veterans from the Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, Navy, U.S. Special Operations Command, and representatives from the Australian Defence Force are competing in adaptive sports including archery, cycling, indoor-rowing, powerlifting, shooting, sitting volleyball, swimming, track, field, wheelchair basketball and wheelchair rugby from June 21 – 30, at the Walt Disney World Resort.(U.S. Army photo by MaryTherese Griffin)