Wounded Warrior News

Soldier Escapes Death, Re-enlists

Thu, 13 May 2010 15:41:14 GMT

When Army Sgt. Brandon Bougades told his re-enlistment noncommissioned officer, "Let's get this done before something happens" during a conversation, he had no way of knowing how prophetic his statement would be.

WTC CO Hopes for Annual Warrior Games

Thu, 13 May 2010 15:50:31 GMT

It's been only one day since the start of the inaugural Warrior Games for wounded, ill and injured servicemembers at the Olympic Training Center here, and the commander of the Warrior Transition Command is already dreaming about future competitions.

Athletes Participate in Warrior Games

Wed, 12 May 2010 15:03:29 GMT

Twenty-five Sailors joined nearly 200 service members marching down the center of the U.S. Olympic Training Center Colorado Springs, Colo., at the opening ceremony of the inaugural Warrior Games - a weeklong competition among wounded athletes from all the services.

Running for Wounded Warriors

Tue, 11 May 2010 16:16:59 GMT

Members of the 4th Force Support Squadron here hosted a Wounded Warrior Project half marathon and 10-kilometer race that was open to the local community.

Warrior Games Team Ready to Compete

Mon, 10 May 2010 16:47:09 GMT

Members of the Air Force team competing in the inaugural Warrior Games here completed their final week of training.

Soldier Aims for Gold at Warrior Games

Tue, 04 May 2010 13:36:39 GMT

He'll have a tough time swimming -- and shooting -- and he's got stiff competition from his training buddy. But Sgt. Robert W. Laux wants to take home some metal and recognition from the Warrior Games in Colorado.

Better Prosthetics Coming for Wounded

Fri, 23 Apr 2010 14:12:50 GMT

From developing a new microprocessor-controlled prosthetic leg to a non-chafing socket device, the Telemedicine and Advanced Technology Research Center here is making big strides in advancing prosthetic science to improve wounded warriors' quality of life.

Warrior Workshop Comes to Boise

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 16:15:37 GMT

Forty-two returning warriors back from overseas contingency operations attended a 2-day transitional workshop at the Doubletree Hotel Boise-Riverside. In attendance were also 35 guests invited by the service members.

Wounded Vets Discourage Suicide

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 15:02:55 GMT

Eight battle-wounded veterans of the Iraq war shared lessons learned from their recovery processes with paratroopers here, including advice on suicide prevention.

Sailor to Overcome Wounds to Compete

Fri, 09 Apr 2010 16:00:57 GMT

When Navy Seaman Judi Boyce toes the archer's line at the inaugural Warrior Games next month, she intends to overcome her disabilities and set the tone for the next chapter of her life.

Brothers in Arms Reunited for 1st Time

Mon, 05 Apr 2010 15:34:20 GMT

Retired Staff Sgt. Brian Isenhour and retired Airman 1st Class Brandon Gauvreau had never met each other before, but the two had more in common than they knew.

Wounded Soldiers Aim for Warrior Games

Tue, 06 Apr 2010 16:41:40 GMT

Wounded Soldiers from throughout the Army came to Fort Benning and the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit to learn from the military's best shooters in preparation for the inaugural Warrior Games.

Never Left Behind

Tue, 06 Apr 2010 16:46:46 GMT

RyAnne Noss said she has learned what Rangers mean when they say they'll never leave a comrade behind after going through the past three years of her husband's recovery from a traumatic brain injury.

Eight Coaches Selected for Warrior Games

Fri, 02 Apr 2010 16:14:19 GMT

Air Force officials recently announced the names of eight Air Force members selected to coach the 2010 Air Force team for Department of Defense's inaugural Warrior Games in Colorado Springs, Colo.

The Power of the Human Spirit

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 17:02:51 GMT

The human spirit is truly indomitable. If I ever questioned that fact, the 2010 Disabled Veterans of America Winter Sports Clinic answered it for me.

Vets Discover 'Miracle on Mountainside'

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 13:57:34 GMT

About 400 disabled veterans here for the 24th annual National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic -- including about 150 veterans of operations in Iraq and Afghanistan -- aren’t anticipating pulling April Fools pranks tomorrow. They’re expecting miracles.

Shinseki Urges Vets to Conquer Doubts

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 17:29:00 GMT

Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric K. Shinseki opened the 24th Annual National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic here, encouraging participants to conquer the mountain and prove to themselves what they're able to achieve.

New Tool to Help Wounded Warriors

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 00:20:35 GMT

The Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) recently launched their latest tool to help medically retired wounded warriors understand how their retirement pay works.

Army Hosts Wounded Warriors Deer Hunt

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 18:21:54 GMT

Drowned out by the roar of a dozen motorcycles from the Patriot Guard Riders, a police escort and the commander's Humvee, the Soldiers shouted and waved as they met their escorts just off of Interstate I-75 on a dark cold night on Nov. 19.

Conference on Impact of Military Service

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 16:34:03 GMT

The Second Annual Trauma Spectrum Disorders Conference: A Scientific Conference on the Impact of Military Service on Families and Caregivers will focus on the impact of trauma spectrum disorders on military and veteran families and caregivers across deployment, homecoming, and reintegration