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Adaptive Sports Transforms Soldiers
April 14, 2023 — To “adapt” means to make something suitable for a new use or purpose or to become adjusted to new conditions. Soldiers in the Army Recovery Care Program learn to adapt every day, especially through adaptive sports... MORE

(Photo by MaryTherese Griffin) Spc. Ethan Barrera shoots an arrow with his mouth. He learned this adaptation to archery at Army Adaptive Sports Camp.

The Army Recovery Care Program Announces Team Army for the 2023 Department of Defense Warrior Games Challenge in June
April 13, 2023 — The Army Recovery Care Program is proud to announce the members of Team Army, who will compete at the 2023 Department of Defense Warrior Games Challenge in San Diego, Calif., June 2 - 12 at Naval Air Station North Island... MORE

Army Colonel with breast cancer says it’s ok to take a knee
April 5, 2023 — Col Theresa Lewis, a registered nurse in the army, spent the last 29 years taking care of Soldiers. “I was a private at Fort Stewart and my dream was to return to Fort Stewart to retire there.” She did come back to Fort Stewart as the DCN (Deputy Commander for Nursing) of Winn Army Community Hospital... MORE

Col Theresa Lewis shows her socks with a nod to fighting breast cancer.

Hidden talents rise during the 2023 Adaptive Recovery Sports Camp
April 2, 2023 — Over 70 wounded ill and injured, Soldiers from different military installations traveled to Fort Bragg to participate in the Adaptive Recovery Sports Camp, March 28 -April 6... MORE

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Obed Lebron (second from left) dives during training while athlete mentor, program alum, and Invictus Games competitor Ross Alewine looks on. U.S. Army Adaptive Sports Camp at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, March 31, 2023.Over 70 wounded, ill and injured Soldiers are training in a series of athletic events including archery, cycling, shooting, sitting volleyball, swimming, powerlifting, track, field, rowing, and wheelchair basketball. The Adaptive Sports Camp celebrates wounded, ill, and injured Soldiers' ability to recover and overcome. The Army holds qualifying trials for Active Duty, wounded, ill or injured Soldiers to assess and select athletes for competition in the Warrior Games Challenge. This year, the DoD Warrior Games Challenge takes place in June 2023 at Naval Air Station North Island in San Diego, California. (DOD photo by Keisha Frith)

Treating The Whole Soldier
April 2, 2023 — Staff Sgt Robert Ellison is a career Soldier having spent 30 years in the Army. He’s seen a lot of change over the years, and he says it’s change for the better especially when it comes to caring for Soldiers. The Army Recovery Care Program (ARCP) to him is a God Send... MORE

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Robert Ellison and Coach Tyler Spencer, practice running form during the U.S. Army Adaptive Sports Camp at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, March 30, 2023. Over 70 wounded, ill and injured Soldiers are training in a series of athletic events including archery, cycling, shooting, sitting volleyball, swimming, powerlifting, track, field, rowing, and wheelchair basketball. The Adaptive Sports Camp celebrates wounded, ill, and injured Soldiers ability to recover and overcome. The Army Holds qualifying trials for Active Duty, wounded, ill, or injured Soldiers to assess and select athletes for competition in the DoD Warrior Games Challenge. This year, the DoD Warrior Games Challenge takes place in June 2023 at Naval Air Station North Island in San Diego, California. (U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Anthony Hopper.)

Soldier: A life-long commitment
April 1, 2023 — Sentimentally called ‘the family business,’ the rare few who raise their right hand to protect the nation against all enemies foreign and domestic have an intimate understanding of what it means to serve in the Army. They have experienced an organization that gives them values, a creed, a life-long commitment, and a sense of belonging... MORE

U.S. Army coach Ross Alewine, left, shows Staff Sgt. Bill Anderson some shot put techniques during training at the U.S. Army Adaptive Sports Camp at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, March 30, 2023. Over 70 wounded, ill and injured Soldiers are training in a series of athletic events including archery, cycling, shooting, sitting volleyball, swimming, powerlifting, track, field, rowing, and wheelchair basketball. The Adaptive Sports Camp celebrates wounded, ill, and injured Soldiers' ability to recover and overcome. The Army holds qualifying trials for Active Duty, wounded, ill or injured Soldiers to assess and select athletes for competition in the Warrior Games Challenge. This year, the Warrior Games Challenge takes place in June 2023 at Naval Air Station North Island in San Diego, California. (DoD photo by Robert A. Whetstone)

Evolution of wounded warriors
March 31, 2023 — North Carolina (March 31, 2023) -- At the height of the global war on terrorism, many U.S. service members suffered very visible, life-changing, physical combat wounds and injuries. Since the end of the wars, the majority of new wounded warriors now suffer ‘wounds’ that are not obvious to the naked eye. ... MORE

U.S. Army Spc. Gabrielle Cales throws the shot while training during the U.S. Army Adaptive Sports Camp at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, March 30, 2023. Over 70 wounded, ill and injured Soldiers are training in a series of athletic events including archery, cycling, shooting, sitting volleyball, swimming, powerlifting, track, field, rowing, and wheelchair basketball. The Adaptive Sports Camp celebrates wounded, ill, and injured Soldiers' ability to recover and overcome. The Army holds qualifying trials for Active Duty, wounded, ill or injured Soldiers to assess and select athletes for competition in the Warrior Games Challenge. This year, the Warrior Games Challenge takes place in June 2023 at Naval Air Station North Island in San Diego, California. (DoD photo by Robert A. Whetstone)

The Final Product Isn’t Always the Art
March 30, 2023 — Art isn’t perfection it’s expression. Teresa Kramer works with Soldiers who are wounded, ill or injured on a variety of adaptive reconditioning events including art classes... MORE

(Photo courtesy Teresa Kramer) Soldiers and Cadre paint on canvas at an art class at the Fort Drum SRU

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