Retired Army Sgt. Joel Rodriguez, his wife Liannie - his caregiver – pose with their children after Team Army medaled silver in the wheelchair basketball game at the 2022 Warrior Games in Orlando, FL - Retired Army Sgt. Joel Rodriguez, his wife Liannie - his caregiver – pose with their children after Team Army medaled silver in the wheelchair basketball game at the 2022 Warrior Games in Orlando, FL. In addition to her caregiver role, Mrs. Rodriguez is also the unofficial wheelchair mechanic at wheelchair basketball and rugby sporting events. She also accompanies Joel as he competes internationally. As she often says about caregiving, “ensuring my husband’s recovery and success is a family affair.” (Courtesy Mrs. Liannie Rodriguez)

Christina O'Brian (L) and Victoria Rollin run in a cross-country competition. - (Photo courtesy Victoria Rollin) Christina O'Brian (L) and Victoria Rollin run in a cross-country competition.

Capt. Nathan Degen on deployment in the Middle East. - (Photo courtesy Nate Degen) Capt. Nathan Degen on deployment in the Middle East.

1st Lt Hannah Wright is warming up for track competition at the 2024 Army Trials - (Photo courtesy Coach Adriane Wilson) 1st Lt Hannah Wright is warming up for track competition at the 2024 Army Trials in March 2024.

U.S. Army Veteran Sgt. 1st Class Henry Escobedo practices sprinting with his running guide Preston Gantt at the 2024 Army Trials, Fort Liberty, North Carolina - (Photo by Spc. James Dickson) U.S. Army Veteran Sgt. 1st Class Henry Escobedo practices sprinting with his running guide Preston Gantt at the 2024 Army Trials, Fort Liberty, North Carolina, March 5th, 2024.

Sgt. Lee-Syonne Burchell, singing at the Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center in Augusta, Georgia, in May 2023. - (Photo courtesy Lee-Syonne Burchell) Sgt. Lee-Syonne Burchell, singing at the Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center in Augusta, Georgia, in May 2023.

Staff Sgt Michael Smith on deployment in August 2022 in the Middle East. - (Photo courtesy Staff Sgt. Michael Smith) Staff Sgt Michael Smith on deployment in August 2022 in the Middle East.

Staff Sgt Todd Summers at the Soldier Recovery Unit - (Photo courtesy Todd Summers) Staff Sgt Todd Summers at the Soldier Recovery Unit at Ft Belvoir. “I truly appreciate everyone’s support.”

Sgt. Bianca Hayden with a superb one-armed discus throw - (Photo courtesy Coach Adriane Wilson) Sgt. Bianca Hayden with a superb one-armed discus throw at the 2024 Army Trials.

Major Cheslea Johnson finds therapeutic benefits with skiing during her recovery at the JBLM Soldier Recovery Unit. - (Photo courtesy Chelsea Johnson) Major Cheslea Johnson finds therapeutic benefits with skiing during her recovery at the JBLM Soldier Recovery Unit.