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Adaptive Reconditioning
Soldier Mom will show how it's done at Winter Invictus Games
January 23, 2025
— Army Staff Sgt. Leandra Moehring, a stay-at-home mom who recently had her second child, is set to compete for Team U.S. in the Winter Invictus Games in Vancouver. After medically retiring last April due to a knee injury, she discovered adaptive sports at the Fort Liberty Soldier Recovery Unit, which played a crucial role in her recovery. Moehring, who won four gold medals in swimming at the 2023 Warrior Games Challenge, will now compete in swimming, Nordic skiing, and skeleton at the Invictus Games. She credits her supportive coaches and husband for her success and aims to promote adaptive sports as a vital part of a Soldier’s recovery, hoping to inspire her children with her achievements...
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“Losing my sight made me a better snowboarder.”
January 15, 2025
— Retired Army Staff Sgt. Michael Murphy, who lost his sight in 2018 due to an accident while on deployment, is set to compete for Team U.S. in the first-ever Invictus Winter Games. Adaptive sports have given him a new lease on life, allowing him to participate in events like rowing, swimming, snowboarding, and skeleton. Having previously competed in the 2022 Warrior and Invictus Games, Murphy feels blessed to showcase his skills, especially in snowboarding, where he has learned to trust his guides completely. He attributes his recovery and success to the support of his adaptive sports community and his fiancé Ashley. Murphy's guide dog, Maverick, also plays a crucial role, providing emotional support during competitions. Murphy aims to inspire others and demonstrate the potential of blind athletes at this international level...
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Life goes on with Adaptive Sports
January 2, 2025
— Retired Army Staff Sgt. Bobby Green shares his journey of overcoming spinal cord and traumatic brain injuries through the power of adaptive sports. After a fall from a tactical vehicle in Kuwait, Green faced uncertainty about his future. Initially skeptical about adaptive sports, he discovered its transformative impact at the Joint Base San Antonio Soldier Recovery Unit. Embracing activities like seated shot put, archery, and sitting volleyball, Green credits adaptive sports with saving his life and giving him the tools to adapt. Now retired, he mentors athletes and volunteers, emphasizing the importance of a strong support system and the doors that adaptive sports can open...
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Transforming struggle into strength
December 18, 2024
— Most Soldiers are unaware of Soldier Recovery Units (SRUs) until they need one, yet the Army Recovery Care Program (ARCP) operates 24/7 to support recovery and transition. At a recent ARCP Summit at Fort Belvoir, the new Struggle Well program was highlighted as a tool to transform struggles into strengths. Behavioral health consultant Krista Argiolas, who led Struggle Well training, emphasized the program’s focus on creating individualized growth plans for Soldiers, much like the Comprehensive Recovery Plan (CRP). By addressing not only physical recovery but also practical life and career matters, the SRUs aim to treat the whole Soldier through diverse interventions tailored to different learning styles. Argiolas believes recovery goes beyond military service, enabling Soldiers to continue serving themselves, their families, and their communities. She proudly champions the program’s ability to help Soldiers see life beyond their struggles and foster a stronger sense of purpose...
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“Adaptive sports regifted confidence to me.” ~ Tiffanie Johnson
December 11, 2024
— After being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, Corporal Tiffanie Johnson’s life changed drastically, leaving her feeling lost and disconnected from the Army she loved. At the Soldier Recovery Unit (SRU) at Walter Reed, adaptive sports offered her a lifeline she hadn’t anticipated. Initially hesitant, Johnson eventually embraced the opportunity, finding not only physical strength but also mental and emotional healing through activities like seated volleyball and air rifle—where she discovered hidden talents. Competing in the Warrior Games and Invictus Games, she overcame challenges, including fatigue and limitations in three limbs, by learning to adapt and thrive. Adaptive sports not only restored her confidence and sense of purpose but also allowed her to reconnect with the military community. Now balancing school, part-time work, and a stable diagnosis, Johnson views adaptive sports as a transformative gift that gave her back the confidence and belonging she once feared she had lost...
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“Adaptive Sports made a difference for me” ~ PFC Michael Romulus
December 4, 2024
— Private First-Class Michael Romulus' military dreams were cut short after a severe accident during basic training left him paralyzed. Determined to recover, he focused on relearning basic skills with the help of the Army Recovery Care Program at Fort Moore Soldier Recovery Unit. Surrounded by mentors and peers, he discovered adaptive sports, excelling in archery, seated shot put, and seated discus, even winning gold medals at the 2024 Endeavor Games. His experiences inspired him to pursue bioengineering at Morehouse College to develop spinal cord technology, driven by his own journey and desire to help others with similar injuries...
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Helping those who help our Soldiers
December 4, 2024
— At an Army Recovery Care Program summit at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, occupational and physical therapists, clinical and social workers, doctors, and others from the fourteen Soldier Recovery Units shared information on ways to help. Joy Davis, an occupational therapist at the Fort Liberty SRU, stressed the value of coming together at events like this. “It’s integral for us to do a great job for our program and unit. Coming here, we can gather as much information as possible to take back and share to improve things for our Soldiers.” Davis says the goal is to deliver a holistic, high-level experience to wounded, ill, or injured Soldiers. According to Fort Liberty SRU Physical Therapist Brett Clingerman, talking with peers and leadership and hearing from subject matter experts at events like this is invaluable...
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The Soldier Recovery Unit worked with me and my family
November 19, 2024
— Maj. Kayla Lytle of the Pennsylvania National Guard, recovering from a torn labrum and bicep injury sustained during a mission, found invaluable support at the Soldier Recovery Unit (SRU) at Fort Belvoir. Despite challenges like family separation and her mother-in-law's cancer diagnosis, the SRU leadership provided her with flexibility, including frequent passes to be home. When facing a long wait for surgery, SRU leaders advocated for her to receive treatment at a civilian hospital near her family. Post-surgery in February 2024, Lytle has been diligently working on recovery, while also planning for her future with the help of her Transition Coordinator, Mr. Coleman. She has enrolled in a certified clinical medical assistant program and is pursuing a phlebotomy certification, supported by financial aid opportunities she discovered through the SRU. Lytle credits the SRU for facilitating her medical care, recovery, and career readiness, and reflects positively on her decision to join the program despite initial hesitations. Activities like art therapy and yoga at the SRU helped her achieve a successful recovery, enabling her to transition confidently back to Guard duty and civilian life...
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Women are carving out their roles and importance in the military
November 19, 2024
— Dr. Krystal Morris, a retired Army Major and physical therapist, reflects on her 20-year military career, inspired by her Army nurse mother and a practical push from her parents to explore the Army Physical Therapy program. Initially planning to serve just four years, she found fulfillment working with Soldiers in adaptive reconditioning, particularly adaptive sports, which she sees as transformative for recovery and lifelong connections. Now a civilian with the Army Recovery Care Program (ARCP), Morris contributes to policy development, event coordination, and supporting physical therapy initiatives, continuing her passion for helping Soldiers. Proud of her journey, she encourages others, especially women, to consider military service as a way to grow, connect, and make a difference...
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“Being at the SRU gave me a sense of relief that I’m not the only one.”
November 13, 2024
— Captain Kyra Maggio, an Army Reserve Officer, is breaking the stigma around mental health in the military by sharing her recovery journey at a Soldier Recovery Unit (SRU). After struggling with isolation and depression during a deployment to Kuwait in early 2023, she sought support at the Fort Carson SRU before transferring to Fort Bliss to be closer to her family. Maggio found relief through therapy, psychiatry, and adaptive sports offered by the SRU, helping her realize that behavioral health challenges are just as valid as physical injuries. As she prepares for medical retirement, Maggio is grateful for the guidance of her Transition Coordinator, who has helped her explore career opportunities, including plans to start a small business in El Paso focused on healthy eating. Encouraging others to embrace the SRU, Maggio hopes to inspire Soldiers, particularly National Guard and Reservists, to seek the support they need and not suffer in silence...
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“I do things differently through adaptation.”
November 8, 2024
— Captain Stefanie Faull’s life changed dramatically after a freak accident in 2020 led to the elective amputation of her right leg below the knee. Despite years of challenging limb salvage efforts, Faull made the tough decision to prioritize her quality of life, supported by her family and medical team at the Soldier Recovery Unit (SRU) and the Center for the Intrepid. With resilience and a positive attitude, she completed over 2 million meters of rowing during her recovery and successfully graduated from physical therapy school while receiving a promotion. Determined to continue her Army career as a physical therapist, Faull is now preparing for her next assignment at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. Drawing on her personal experience, she emphasizes treating the whole Soldier and encourages others in recovery to embrace the SRU’s support. Faull’s journey demonstrates the power of perseverance and humor as she moves forward, committed to helping others and serving on her own terms...
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A Soldier, horses, and the SRU
October 16, 2024
— Army Master Sgt. Corey Seeton, who suffered severe knee and shoulder injuries during a 2023 deployment, found recovery and peace at the Fort Bliss Soldier Recovery Unit (SRU) through working with horses. Engaging in equine-facilitated learning, Seeton discovered how building a bond with horses helped him decompress and focus on healing. He volunteers with the program three days a week, appreciating the unique relationship-building aspect of the therapy. Seeton encourages other Soldiers to explore the SRU's programs, emphasizing the benefits of camaraderie and personalized recovery. As he approaches retirement, Seeton reflects positively on his decision to embrace the SRU’s resources...
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