Army Veteran Brent King has returned for his fifth go at the National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic. "The clinic recharges my batteries,” said the 47-year-old from Washington state.
Veterans ages 55 and older who are eligible for VA health care benefits may complete applications online April 2 through May 2.
“The clinic was life changing. We call it magic on the mountain,” said Brown. “I don’t even remember all the sports I’ve tried—self-defense, rock climbing, hand cycling, kayaking, tennis—and of course downhill skiing.”
Deanna Callender says she hopes other Veterans will follow her lead and learn about the possibilities available to disabled athletes.
The 2018 Paralympic Winter Games begin March 9 in PyeongChang with 18 military Veterans among the 74 athletes representing Team USA.
More than 3,000 volunteers are needed in Orlando, Florida, to help with the events, transportation and countless other support roles necessary to make the National Veterans Wheelchair Games happen.
The 2018 National Veterans Creative Arts Competition began January 1. […]
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is accepting applications for […]
Rob Jones said he decided to run 31 marathons in 31 days in different cities throughout the country to dispel the belief that if a Veteran comes home from a deployment with a psychological or physical injury that they’re somehow broken.
After winning gold last year for her rendition of “Can’t […]
They come from all ages, from all over the United States and they came to support Veterans because they have one thing in common; the love of their sport.
Warrior Sailing provides maritime education and outreach for wounded, ill and injured service members and Veterans.