More than 125 wounded, ill and injured servicemen and women have trained and practiced for months in their chosen sports in preparation for the Air Force Trials held at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada.
The Air Force Trials start today and conclude March 2.
Promoting Mental, Physical Well-Being
The Air Force Trials is an adaptive and resiliency sports event designed to promote the mental and physical well-being of the participants. The sports events include wheelchair basketball, sitting volleyball, swimming, track and field, air pistol and rifle shooting, rowing, archery, cycling
More than 40 wounded warriors from the U.S. Army, Great Britain
“Many of these courageous men and women have overcome significant hardships to take part in these trials, so we are committed to honoring and supporting them as they strive to achieve their personal best,” said Marsha Gonzales, Air Force’s Personnel Center Warrior Care Support Branch chief. “These adaptive sports events serve as a powerful recovery tool and help the participants build confidence, camaraderie
Workshops
In addition to the sporting events, the athletes will also have access to music and comedy workshops and will be provided massage, chiropractic
The Air Force Wounded Warrior Program hosts six CARE events a year in six different U.S. regions. CARE events provide recovering service members, veterans
The program is administered by the Air Force’s Personnel