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JUNE 1 - JUNE 9, 2018

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2018 DoD Warrior Games

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Team Heart - Army veteran Spc. Brent Garlic, Team Army, reacts to being awarded the 2018 Department of Defense Warrior Games Heart of Team Award during closing ceremonies at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., June 9, 2018. DoD photo by EJ Hersom

Athletes in blue uniforms hoist a teammate, who lifts a medal enclosed in glass over his head.

Hoisting Hufford - Teammates lift Air Force Capt. Lawrence Hufford II after he receives the Air Force Heart of the Team award during the 2018 Department of Defense Warrior Games closing ceremony at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., June 9, 2018. DoD photo by Mark Reis

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Army Heart - Teammates congratulate Army Spc. Brent Garlic after he receives the Army Heart of the Team award during the 2018 Department of Defense Warrior Games closing ceremony at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., June 9, 2018. DoD photo by Mark Reis

An athlete lifts comedian Jon Stewart off his feet, as two others watch and applaud.

Ultimate Lift - Air Force Senior Airman Rafael Morfinenciso lifts comedian Jon Stewart after receiving the Ultimate Champion silver medal during the closing ceremony of the 2018 Department of Defense Warrior Games at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., June 9, 2018. DoD photo by Mark Reis

A Warrior Games athlete in a wheelchair shoots a basketball.

Taking a Shot - Team Army Staff Sgt. Ross Alewine takes a shot during the 2018 Department of Defense Warrior Games gold medal wheelchair basketball round at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., June 9, 2018. Army won the game against Air Force. DoD photo by EJ Hersom

An athlete looks up and raises a basketball palm-up in his hand as other athletes watch during a a game.

Smitty's Shot - Team Air Force veteran Joshua “Smitty” Smith puts up a shot during the first half of the gold medal round of the 2018 Department of Defense Warrior Games wheelchair basketball competition at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., June 9, 2018. DoD photo by EJ Hersom

Athletes on indoor rowing machines compete in a gym.

Rowing Resolve - Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Susan Guzowski competes in the 2018 Department of Defense Warrior Games indoor rowing competition at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., June 9, 2018. DoD photo by EJ Hersom

A sailor winces while pulling the handle of a rowing machine, alongside fellow competitors doing the same in a gym.

Power Pull - Navy Chief Petty Officer Phil Fong, a U.S. Special Operations Command team member, competes in the 2018 Department of Defense Warrior Games indoor rowing competition at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo. June 9, 2018. DoD photo by EJ Hersom

A prosthetic foot rests on a blue metal railing in stands overlooking a gym floor where athletes compete on rowing machines.

Spectator's Perch - An athlete rests his foot on a rail while watching the 2018 Department of Defense Warrior Games indoor rowing competition at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., June 9, 2018. DoD photo by EJ Hersom

A Marine with a swim cap and goggles swims in a pool.

Pool Perseverance - Marine Corps veteran Tisha Knickerbocker swims breaststroke during the 2018 Department of Defense Warrior Games swimming competition at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo. June 8, 2018. DoD photo by EJ Hersom

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JUNE 1 - 9, 2018

Colorado Springs, Colo.

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2018 DoD Warrior Games

The 2018 Department of Defense Warrior Games feature 11 sporting events with about 300 athletes representing teams from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Coast Guard, Air Force, U.S. Special Operations Command, as well as the United Kingdom Armed Forces, Australian Defense Force and Canadian Armed Forces. Adaptive sports help wounded warriors build strength and endurance while drawing inspiration from teammates. The goal of the Warrior Games is to demonstrate the incredible potential of wounded warriors through competitive sports.

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A marine hits a volleyball during a 2018 DoD Warrior Games sitting volleyball practice session. - Retired Marine Staff Sgt. Danielle Pothoof hits a volleyball during a 2018 DoD Warrior Games sitting volleyball practice at Cheyenne Mountain High School in Colorado Springs, Colo., May 26, 2018. The Warrior Games is an adaptive sports competition for wounded, ill and injured service members and veterans. Marine photo by Sgt. Drew Tech

It's Not Over Because You're Injured: A Marine's Message

An airman hugs a child. - Air Force Capt. Hunter Barnhill talks with 9-year-old Charli Butler as they meet for the first time during the 2018 Department of Defense Warrior Games in Colorado Springs, Colo., June 7, 2018. Barnhill was diagnosed with brain cancer at age 30, Charli was diagnosed at just 5 weeks old. Charli has pushed through treatment to include chemotherapy and is now in remission, while Barnhill is still going through treatment. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. David Long

Tiny Hero: Rowing for Charli

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Retired Navy Yeoman 3rd Class Alexis King competes in a discus competition at the 2018 Department of Defense Warrior Games. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Morgan K. Nall

Warrior Games, Teammates Help Navy Vet Through Cancer

Not all Warrior Games athletes suffer work-related injuries. Many fall ill outside of their official duties. In sailor Alexis King’s case, it was cancer that brought her to the games.

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Video by James Kever

SOCOM Wounded Warrior

Defense Media Activity - Air Force

May 1, 2018 | 2:27

When service members are injured downrange, the road to recovery can be a difficult one. The Warrior Games brings these heroes together through competitive sports to encourage healing and recovery. One Marine who was injured in an IED attack was given little chance by doctors for a full recovery. But defying the odds and overcoming adversity came naturally for this Marine, and this is his story.

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Athletes Compete in Rowing Events at the 2018 DoD Warrior Games

Wounded warrior athletes compete in rowing events during the 2018 Department of Defense Warrior Games at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., June 6, 2018. Photos by multiple DoD photographers

Service Members Compete for Gold During Final Wheelchair Basketball Events

Service members compete in final wheelchair basketball events during the 2018 Department of Defense Warrior Games at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., June 9, 2018. The Warrior Games are an annual event, established in 2010, to introduce wounded, ill and injured service members to adaptive sports as a way to enhance their recovery and rehabilitation.

Athletes Compete in Swimming Events At The 2018 DoD Warrior Games

Wounded warrior athletes compete in swimming events during the 2018 Department of Defense Warrior Games at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., June 6, 2018. DoD photos by multiple photographers

Athletes Compete in Sitting Volleyball At The 2018 DoD Warrior Games

Wounded warrior athletes compete in sitting volleyball during the 2018 Department of Defense Warrior Games at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., June 6, 2018. DoD photos by multiple photographers

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