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“It’s all about sacrifice, but then you have to live your purpose.”
November 20, 2023 — In our first interview of this year’s “Where are they now” series, we caught up with Retired Army Specialist Brent Garlic. The multi-medalist from Warrior and Invictus Games since 2018, representing Team US and Team Army, had much to say about his time in the Army and how the Army Recovery Care Program, particularly adaptive sports, changed his life... MORE

Courtesy Photo | (Photo by Pfc. Dominique Dixon) Spc. Brent Garlic of Team Army competes in wheelchair basketball at the 2019 Department of Defense Warrior Games in Tampa, Florida.

When we change ourselves, we influence positive change in the world.
November 16, 2023 — Some say seeing is believing, but for Capt. Brittany Wooten, the chaplain of Fort Belvoir’s Soldier Recovery Unit (SRU), there needs to be a reminder that even though some things are not seen, they should very much be believed. She’s talking about silent wounds and what the Army is doing to help Soldiers identify them and receive help to heal... MORE

Courtesy Photo | (Photo courtesy Capt. Brittany Wooten) Chaplain Brittany Wooten brought best practices from the Post Traumatic Growth Summit back to the Fort Belvoir SRU last week, incorporating puppy Yoga to help Soldiers recover and overcome.

When a 17-year career Soldier changes jobs to support ARCP because the program worked for him
November 9, 2023 — After seventeen years in the Army as a Human Resources Specialist, Sgt. 1st Class Brett Hartley is doing the unthinkable this late in his career…changing jobs. He’s thought this through and has good reason. After spending a year at the Walter Reed Soldier Recovery Unit (SRU), he found a new purpose and passion... MORE

Courtesy Photo | (Photo courtesy Sgt. 1st Class Brett Hartley) Sgt. 1st Class Brett Hartley, his wife, Christine, and Wrigley.

We may be wounded warriors, but we can still serve
November 7, 2023 — Motivational speaker Les Brown often says, “If you can look up, you can get up.” Words Retired Army Staff Sgt Michael Johnson lives by today. The petroleum logistics specialist reflects on his time at the Fort Belvoir Soldier Recovery Unit (SRU). “I was at the Fort Belvoir SRU after hurting my leg on deployment in Poland. I had perpetual headaches while recuperating, which led to imaging that showed I had lesions on my brain and, ultimately, the diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis (MS).”... MORE

Courtesy Photo | (Photo courtesy Michael Johnson) Michael Johnson at Yale University through the Warrior Scholarship Program in June 2023.

Army Captain tackles Lupus, the MED Board, and life
November 6, 2023 — Army Captain Anna Walker is from a military family. Five out of six siblings all serve and come by it honestly. “My Dad was in the Navy for twenty years and was a Lt. Commander when he retired. I wanted to serve 20 years just like him. I enjoyed it. But then, life changes.”... MORE

Photo By MaryTherese Griffin | Army Capt. In June, Anna Walker and her mom, Cynthia, at the 2023 Department of Defense Warrior Games Challenge in San Diego, California. “I'm so proud of Anna. Given her condition, I’m amazed at her energy to do what she does. She won’t give up.” – Cynthia Walker.

“The SRUs have the same mission. They are there to help you.”
October 27, 2023 — Army Spc. Davona Jones is one tough Soldier. For five years, the Parachute Rigger worked hard, had goals, and kept forging ahead, ready for anything. Then, the unexpected happened... MORE

Photo By Spc. Robert Regan | U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Roschell Brown, left, U.S. Army Spc. Davona Jones, center, and Staff Sgt. Jewel Lewis, right, celebrate together at the track medal ceremony during the DoD Warrior Games Challenge, Naval Air Station North Island in San Deigo, California, June 6, 2023. More than 200 wounded, ill, or injured warrior athletes representing the U.S. Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, and Special Operations Command are competing in 11 adaptive sports including archery, track and field, swimming, rowing, shooting, powerlifting, cycling, wheelchair basketball, sitting volleyball, and wheelchair rugby. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Robert Regan)

“You gotta want it to get it!”
October 27, 2023 — Sgt. 1st Class John Williams knows something about teamwork and working toward a goal. More specifically, a goal line; as the 1st Platoon Sergeant at the Joint Base Lewis Mc Chord Soldier Recovery Unit, he was also a former NFL player... MORE

Courtesy Photo | (Photo courtesy John Williams) John Williams's teammate on the Baltimore Ravens celebrates William's big play during a game against the Houston Oilers.

Faith, family, and fortitude
October 27, 2023 — It’s pretty common. Most Soldiers don’t know that a Soldier Recovery Unit (SRU) exists until they need one. Army Major Josh Lindsey, a program management acquisitions officer, was one of them. “Jan 25, 2023, I was clearing my current unit at Ft Sam Houston, and on my way home from work on my motorcycle, a truck hit me.” He flew over the bike, lost his helmet, and his head hit a concrete wall... MORE

Courtesy Photo | (Photo courtesy Maj. Josh Lindsey) Maj. Josh Lindey in Brooke Army Medical Center right after his accident in January 2023.

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