Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army and Marine Veteran William “Bud” McLeroy, who served for 33 years and was the first amputee to deploy to Iraq.
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Marine Veteran William Ward, who served over 15 years in the Marine Corps and is now an avid adaptive athlete.
Army, Coast Guard, Veteran amputee Gayle-Jayne Allyson completed her first Winter Clinic run in a bi-ski at Snowmass Village in Colorado.
Marine Veteran Amputee Ryan Garza crosses snowboarding off his bucket list at the 36th National Disabled Veterans Winter Sport Clinic.
Marine Corps Veteran, Jon, injured in Iraq and medically discharged. With VA’s help, Jon was able to carry the flag at the Paralympic Games.
After a plane crash lead to his paralysis, VA introduced Chris to adaptive skiing. One run down the mountain gave him his life back.
Iraq Army Veteran Seth Cole would prefer to be in Aspen for the Winter Clinic but plans to make the most of the virtual version this year from home. Sports are part of his rehabilitation goals.
The 35th Annual National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic will look a bit different but the mission remains the same. This year’s five-day event, sponsored by VA and DAV, will be held virtually.
The state commander of the Oklahoma DAV eagerly tells Veterans about the services VA offers. She knows because she and her husband use them.
Army National Guard Veteran Aubrey says VA’s recreational therapists helped her realize that life didn’t end with her paralyzing injury.
It’s yet another example of ingenuity on the part of the Human Engineering Research Laboratories (HERL), a collaborative effort between the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System and the University of Pittsburgh. HERL researches, develops, and tests a variety of technologies, including wheelchairs, and uses 3D printers with advanced manufacturing to design and create prostheses and other assistive devices.
Jake served in the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. After separating from service he was injured and partially paralyzed. He came to VA for help, and received much more than he expected.
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