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Sergeant First Class (retired) Charles Armstead competes with the Army Wheelchair Basketball team at the 2014 Warrior Games. He says the games are great competition but it's also great camaraderie. Also available in high definition.

U.S. Army Veterans compete in cycling events during the 2014 Warrior Games, at Fort Carson, Colo., Sept. 29, 2014. More than 200 service members and Veterans participate in the 2014 Warrior Games, an annual event where wounded, ill and injured compete in various Paralympic-style events. (U.S. Army video by Spc. Elliott Banks/ Released) Available in high definition.

You may have seen our #Nomad's journey at the Warrior Games but now you can hear the story straight from the source! MSgt Melissa Martinez shares the story of her journey and participation with the Air Force Wounded Warrior Program and #WarriorGames19. You're not going to want to miss this! #FireFromTheClouds

This edition features stories on branch cohesion, a laser test, duty conditions, the reenlistment of a wounded warrior, the 2010 Aero Expo, Balad contractors and a Bagram military working dog handler. Hosted by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Kurtz. Part 1 of 2.

Weekly Fort Bliss newscast. This week features a wounded warrior experiences the generosity of his community and 2nd Brigade, 1st AD conducts network integration evaluation. Produced by Lt. Col. Deana Bague.

This edition features a story on Sgt. Stephen Lunt, a wounded Marine, competing with his fellow wounded Marines in archery.

Participating in adaptive sports provides reconditioning activities and competitive athletic opportunities, like the Warrior Games, for wounded, ill and injured service members and veterans. This enhances their physical and mental well-being during the recovery and transition process. Tune in to this podcast to discover one soldier’s journey with a silent disability — from diagnosis to finding hope, a supportive community and the determination to pursue her dreams. Host Bruce Moody speaks with Army Cpl. Tiffanie Johnson. After being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, Tiffanie discovered adaptive sports and the Warrior Games, where she competes in multiple sporting events. Visit Military OneSource at https://www.militaryonesource.mil/military-basics/wounded-ill-injured-and-caregivers/the-power-of-adaptive-sports/ to find a program and learn more about adaptive sports and associated competitions. Bruce Moody is a public affairs specialist with the office of Military Community and Family Policy. Share your feedback about this podcast as well as ideas for future episodes by visiting the Military OneSource Podcasts Feedback Form at https://public.militaryonesource.mil/podcast-feedback. The Military OneSource Podcast series is an official resource of the Defense Department. For more information, visit MilitaryOneSource.mil or call 800-342-9647. Military OneSource is your 24/7 connection to information, answers and support to help you reach your goals, overcome challenges and thrive.

℠2014 - The Pentagon hosts a reconditioning expo Thursday focused on the different methods wounded warriors use to recover from their injuries.

℠2014 - The Pentagon hosted a sitting volleyball tournament as part of an expo on warrior care.

Learn about the Warrior Games, an annual multisport event for wounded, ill and injured service members and veterans. Participation in the event supports the recovery and rehabilitation of wounded warriors through adaptive sports training and competition. In this podcast, you’ll hear from an active-duty service member as he shares his story about his injury and how participating in the Warrior Games has impacted his life. Host Bruce Moody speaks with Army Master Sgt. Ivan Morera. The Warrior Games includes athletes from all branches of the military who compete against each other in a range of adaptive sporting events, from wheelchair rugby and volleyball to cycling, swimming and more. Visit Military OneSource at https://www.militaryonesource.mil/military-basics/wounded-ill-injured-and-caregivers/the-power-of-adaptive-sports/ to learn more about the games and where to find an adaptive sports program. Bruce Moody is a public affairs specialist with the Office of Military Community and Family Policy. Share your feedback about this podcast as well as ideas for future episodes by visiting the Military OneSource Podcast Feedback Form at https://public.militaryonesource.mil/podcast-feedback. The Military OneSource Podcast series is an official resource of the Defense Department. For more information, visit MilitaryOneSource.mil or call 800-342-9647. Military OneSource is your 24/7 connection to information, answers and support to help you reach your goals, overcome challenges and thrive.

This edition features updates on the Wounded Warrior budget and Haiti relief. Hosted by Petty Officer Dustin Diaz.

This edition features stories on rescue efforts after an avalanche in Afghanistan, Duty Limiting Conditions and a wounded warrior reenlisting. Hosted by Airman 1st Class Alina Richard.

This edition features stories on Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON), Rick West, complementing all Sailors supporting Operation Unified Response, the U.S. response to the earthquake that struck Haiti on Jan. 12, and for all their hard work around the globe, also, the Wounded Warrior Hiring and Support conference, and a four-year-old Afghan girl who was struck by shrapnel from an improvised explosive device (IED) in Helmand Province being saved by a Corpsman assigned to Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment. Hosted by Petty Officer 2nd Class Patrick Gearhiser.

This edition features a story on Spc. Shawn Porter, a wounded warrior competing in the Warrior Games. Hosted by Staff Sgt. Malcolm McClendon.

Secretary of Defense, Robert Gates, made a stop at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, to visit with the staff of Craig Joint Theater Hospital. As Air Force Staff Sgt. Larry Moore tells us, the visit wasn't just a check up on operations at one of the busiest Hospitals in the region, but also an opportunity to honor some of America's Wounded Warriors. Includes sound bites from Col. Christian Benjamin, Commander, 455th Expeditionary Medical Group.

Package about Lt. Col. Jack Ausrey, a recovered wounded warrior, conducting a fundraising walk for the Wounded Warrior program that helped him. Produced by Petty Officer 2nd Class Erick Holmes. Also available in high definition.

After being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, Major John Arbino became active in adaptive sports and eventually got accepted to the Army Team for the 2013 Warrior Games.

Soldiers compete in the hand cycling event at the 2013 Warrior Games in Colorado Springs, CO. Available in High Definition.