Warrior Games

On this look Around the Air Force we talk with Warrior Games athletes and the Afghan Air Force conducts its first emergency combat airdrop. Hosted by A1C Angelo Rosario.

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http://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1541244/afghan-air-force-conducts-first-emergency-combat-airdrop/

On this look around the Air Force Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen David Goldfein speaks at the 2018 Warrior Games Opening Ceremony and Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson speaks on the importance of the State Partnership Program, strengthening international alliances.

On this look around the Air Force, the location for the 2018 Warrior Games is announced, Airmen and Marines work together during F-35 refueling exercise, and the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year have been announced. Hosted by A1C Jasmine Vanderheyden.

The 2017 Department of Defense Warrior Games kicked off in Chicago, Friday, June 30th and will go until July 8th.

B-Roll package of SOCOM Warrior Athletes competing in Warrior Games Pre Trials:

Archery, Track and Field, Sharpshooting

On this look around the Air Force, Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson establishes a Deputy Chief of Staff for Space Operations, and a preview of the 2017 Warrior Games. Hosted by A1C Cory Kuttler.

Air Force athletes compete to be on the 2017 Air Force Wounded Warrior Team. The winners will be competing at the 2017 DoD Warrior Games in Chicago June 30 - July 8, 2017.

On this look around the Air Force, the Air Force plans to retire the MQ-1, the Air Force Warrior Games trials are underway, and a C-5 Galaxy transported Apache helicopters for the Army. Hosted by SSgt Traci Keller.

At the closing ceremony of the 2016 DOD Warrior Games, it was announced that the games will move to Chicago to be hosted by the Navy in 2017.

It's another one in the books with the end of the 2016 DoD Warrior Games here at the United States Military Academy in West Point, New York.

Approximately 250 athletes representing teams from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Coast Guard, Air Force and U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) as well as the United Kingdom (UK) Military Forces are participating in the 2016 Warrior Games competition.

The 2016 DoD Warrior Games here at the Unites States Military Academy in West Point New York are winding down with the completion of the day’s swimming events.

Approximately 250 athletes representing teams from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy/Coast Guard, Air Force and U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) as well as the U.K. Armed Forces are participating in 2016 Warrior Games competition.

The 2016 DoD Warrior Games are nearing the halfway point with day three's archery events completed. At the end of day three Team Army leads the medal count with 114 medals, Team Air Force with 59 medals, and third is team Navy with 34 medals.

Approximately 250 athletes representing teams from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Coast Guard, Air Force and U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) as well as the United Kingdom (UK) Military Forces are participating in the 2016 Warrior Games competition.

The 2016 Warrior Games is in full swing and today's events included track and field, athletes demonstrated their skills in numerous adaptive sporting events. Approximately 250 athletes representing teams from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Coast Guard, Air Force and U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) as well as the British Armed Forces are participating in the 2016 Warrior Games competition.

Adaptive Warrior Sydney Davis tells us about being a competitor for Warrior Games.

Adaptive Warrior Monica Southall tells us about being a competitor for Warrior Games.

2015 – A DoD News Web Special highlighting the defense.gov Special Reports page which offers complete coverage of the 2015 Department of Defense Warrior Games official closing ceremony in Marine Corps Base, Quantico, VA. Over 250 athletes throughout the armed forces participated in the event which took place from June 19-28. The games were designed to promote the resiliency and warrior spirit of wounded, ill, and injured service members, veterans, caregivers, and families.

℠2015 - Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, GEN Martin Dempsey thanked the friends, family and athletes at the 2015 Warrior Games during the closing ceremony of the eight day competition.

More than 250 wounded, injured and ill U.S. and British service members and veterans competed in a variety of sporting events.

℠2015 - A DoD News Web Update highlighting the inspiring Warrior Games journey of Army Captain Frank Barroquiero.

℠2015 - DoD News anchors highlight a video from the Marine Corps YouTube page that shows Marines gearing up for the 2015 Warrior Games.

On today's Air Force Report, Staff Sergeant Traci Keller updates us on the 2015 Department of Defense Warrior Games and tells us how the USO is showing its appreciation for service members and their families at Naval Support Activity Naples, Italy.

℠2015 - A DoD News Web Special highlighting coverage of the 2015 Department of Defense Warrior Games in Quantico, Va. Over 250 competitors representing the Army, Navy/Coast Guard, Air Force, Marine Corps, US Special Forces Command and British Armed Forces are participating in the games, which are designed to aid in the recovery, rehabilitation and reintegration of wounded, ill and injured service members.

VCNO Admiral Michelle Howard shares her thoughts about wounded warriors at the 2015 DoD Warrior Games.

℠2015 - The Defense Department kicked off the 2015 DoD Warrior Games at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., and Secretary of Defense spoke at the opening ceremony commenting on the historic and strong partnership between Britain and the U.S.

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter addresses athletes, caregivers and other guests during the opening ceremonies of the 2015 Department of Defense Warrior Games in Quantico, VA, June 19. Over 250 competitors throughout the armed forces are participating in the games, which are designed to aid in the recovery, rehabilitation and reintegration of wounded, ill and injured service members.

This edition features a story on the beginning of the 2015 Warrior Games

2015 – A DoD News Web Special highlighting the 2015 Department of Defense Warrior Games starting on June 19-June 28 at Marine Corps Base in Quantico, VA. The games feature eight sporting events with approximately 200 athletes representing the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, U.S. Special Operations Command and British Armed Forces. The competition is designed to aid in the recovery, rehabilitation and reintegration of wounded, ill and injured service members.

℠2014 - Defense Officials were on hand for the 2014 Warrior Games closing ceremonies. The celebration honored the more than two hundred wounded warriors who took part in the games.

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.

℠2014 - Working toward gold medals lets wounded warriors relax, have fun.

℠2014- Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel will be at the Warrior Games closing ceremony in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

"Warrior Games," a talk show featuring the participating military athletes to showcase the resilient spirit of today's wounded, ill, or injured service members from all branches of the military, from Colorado Springs, CO.

Featured Today:

Admiral James Winnefeld, Jr., Vice Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff
Brig. Gen. Russell Sanborn, director Marine and Family Programs,
Rear Admiral Elaine Wagner, Deputy Chief Bureau of Medicine and Surgery
1st Lt. Kelly Elmlinger, Adaptive Warrior.

Join the conversation about Warrior Games on Social Media with hashtag: #WarriorGames2014

Keep up with all military news from the Warrior Games here: http://www.dvidshub.net/feature/2014WarriorGames

℠2014 - The sixty-person Navy and Coast Guard team competes in seven different events during Warrior Games 2014.

"Warrior Games," a talk show featuring the participating military athletes to showcase the resilient spirit of today's wounded, ill, or injured service members from all branches of the military, from Colorado Springs, CO.

Featured today:

1) John Register, Director Community and Veterans Programs, U.S. Paralympics
2) SFC Joseph Kapaczieski, Adaptive Warrior
3) Meagan & Tech. Sgt. (Ret.) Ryan Pinney, Caregiver and Adaptive Warrior
4) SFC Michael Smith, Adaptive Warrior

Join the conversation about Warrior Games on Social Media with hashtag: #WarriorGames2014

Keep up with all military news from the Warrior Games here: http://www.dvidshub.net/feature/2014WarriorGames

℠2014 - Colorado Springs hosts competition for wounded or ill service members.

A look back at some of the athletes who participated in the 2013 Warrior Games. Available in High Definition.

2013- Multi-media piece showcasing photos from the Warrior Games.

After 18 months in the Corps, this Marine was in a near fatal accident. He shares his his love of basketball and how he strives to live a normal life, all while motivating and being motivated by his brother to the left and right during recovery. Also available in High Definition.

This edition features a wrap up of the final outcomes of the 2013 Warrior Games in Colorado Springs, Colo. Produced by Spc. Andrew Vidakovich.

2013 - Warrior Games athletes hope they inspired other wounded warriors this week.

2013- Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel welcomed the Defense Minister from Bosnia-Herzegovinia to the Pentagon, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, General Martin Dempsey completed two days of NATO meetings in Brussels and the latest medal count from Warrior Games. Available in high definition.

This edition features a story on wounded service member Lt.j.g. Laura Root participating in the Warrior Games as part of the cycling and sharpshooting teams.

Warrior Games archery update. Available in High Definition.

Package about PTSD Wounded Warriors performing in the archery events during the 2013 Wounded Warrior games. Also available in High Definition.

Music video of the Marine basketball team during the 2013 Warrior Games in Colorado Springs, Colo., May 11-16. The Warrior Games is a Paralympic style competition for wounded, ill or injured service members. Athletes will compete in swimming, track and field, sitting volleyball, wheelchair basketball, cycling, shooting and archery. The Marine Warrior Games team will defend their championship title against the Army, Navy/Coast Guard, Air Force and SOCOM. Available in high definition.

Video montage of the different events of the Warrior Games 2013 for Team Army

Royce Riggan, a bike mechanic, fixes bikes for wounded warriors during the 2013 Warrior Games. From May 11-16, more than 200 wounded, ill and injured service members and veterans from the U.S. Marines, Army, Air Force and Navy, as well as a team representing U.S. Special Operations Command and an international team representing the United Kingdom, will compete for the gold in track and field, shooting, swimming, cycling, archery, wheelchair basketball and sitting volleyball at the U.S.... read more

Royce Riggan, a bike mechanic, fixes bikes for wounded warriors during the 2013 Warrior Games. From May 11-16, more than 200 wounded, ill and injured service members and veterans from the U.S. Marines, Army, Air Force and Navy, as well as a team representing U.S. Special Operations Command and an international team representing the United Kingdom, will compete for the gold in track and field, shooting, swimming, cycling, archery, wheelchair basketball and sitting volleyball at the U.S. Olympic Training Center and U.S. Air Force Academy here. The military service with the most medals will win the Chairman's Cup. U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Jimmy D. Shea. Soundbites include Royce Riggan, Josue Barron - Ret. Cpl. and Sgt. Lori Yrigoyen. Produced by Sgt. Jimmy D. Shea. Also available in High Definition.   show less

Multimedia video package of the 2013 Warrior Games in Colorado Springs, Colo., May 16. The Warrior Games is a Paralympic style competition for wounded, ill or injured service members. Athletes will compete in swimming, track and field, volleyball, wheelchair basketball, cycling, shooting and archery. The All-Marine Warrior Games team will defend their championship title against the Army, Navy /Coast Guard, Air Force and SOCOM. Also available in High Definition.

Video package of two service dogs at the Warrior Games in Colorado Springs. The Marines suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury from an improvised explosive device explosion while serving in Iraq. Their service dogs help them with anxiety on a daily basis. On July 15, 2009, Lance Cpl. Joshua Jablon's truck was struck by an improvised explosive device while deployed to Iraq. Since then, he has been recovering from post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brian injury. Produced by Cpl. Max Pennington. Also available in High Definition.

B-roll of the Archery events during the 2013 Wounded Warrior Games. Also available in High Definition.

footage of AF Team member, Capt Mitchell Kieffer recieving the 2013 Warrior Games "Ultimate Champion" trophy at the closing ceremonies. The trophy was presented by Gen William Shelton of Air Force Space Command. Produced by Staff Sgt. Joshua Arends. Also available in High Definition.

B-roll of the 2013 Warrior Games Closing Ceremony.

B-roll of the joint swimming preliminaries during the 2013 Wounded Warrior Games. Also available in High Definition.

B-roll of the swimming medal rounds during the 2013 Wounded Warrior Games. Also available in High Definition.

Broll footage of Herschel Walker and service members during the 2013 Warrior Games. Also available in High Definition.

2013- Army officials say a Sergeant First Class stationed at Fort Hood is under investigation for pandering, abusive sexual contact, assault and maltreatment of subordinates and the Defense Department is cutting the number of furlough days for its civilian workforce from 22 to eleven.

This edition features a story on a wounded service member participating in hand-cycling at the Warrior Games.

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

An update on the medal count of the Army team at the 2013 Warrior Games in Colorado Springs, CO. Available in High Definition.

Army and Marines via for top honors in the 2013 Warrior Games in Colorado Springs, CO. Available in High Definition.

Warrior games volleyball update. Available in High Definition.

Warrior games track and field update. Available in High Definition.

Various over all shots of the archery event. Includes continuous shot of archery targets as arrows strike them. Can be used for time lapse. Available in High Definition.

Footage of the Marines vs. Army wheelchair basketball gold medal game at the 2013 Warrior Games in Colorado Springs, Colo., May 15, 2013. Available in High Definition.

This edition features a story on the Fisher House’s Hero Miles Program allowing athletes’ family members to attend the Warrior Games.

2013 - The Army is making a run at the defending Warrior Games champs, tying the Marines in the medal count going into the third day of competition in Colorado Springs.

Warrior games shooting competition update. Available in high definition.

Warrior games volleyball and basketball update. Available in high definition.

2013 Warrior Games
May 14th 2013
Air Force Academy Track and Field
B-Roll of athletes participating in sitting shot-put,
wheelchair racing, running and standing shot-put. Available in high definition.

U.S. Air Force vs British Armed Forces sitting volleyball game. Footage of 3 games. Brits won first game, AF won second game, Brits won third game.

B-roll of the Volleyball events during the 2013 Wounded Warrior Games. Also available in High Definition.

B-roll of various track and field events during the 2013 Wounded Warrior Games. Also available in High Definition.

B-roll of various track and field events during the 2013 Wounded Warrior Games. Also available in High Definition.

B-roll of various track and field events during the 2013 Wounded Warrior Games. Also available in High Definition.

B-roll of various Wounded Warrior athletes competing in track and field discus throwing. Also available in High Definition.

B-roll of the Basketball competition during the 2013 Warrior Games in Colorado Springs, Colo., May 14. The Warrior Games is a Paralympic style competition for wounded, ill or injured service members. Athletes will compete in swimming, track and field, volleyball, wheelchair basketball, cycling, shooting and archery. The All-Marine Warrior Games team will defend their championship title against the Army, Navy /Coast Guard, Air Force and SOCOM. Also available in High Definition.

B-roll of various british armed forces double amputee athletes competing in track and field races. Produced by Staff Sgt. Joshua Arends. Also available in High Definition.

B-roll of SOCOM competing in the visually impaired 200M race. Produced by Staff Sgt. Joshua Arends. Also available in High Definition.

John Arbino originally from Cincinnati, Ohio and currently lives in Williamsburg, Virginia, talks about competing in the 2013 Warrior Games in Colorado Springs, Colorado in the games of rifle shooting and wheelchair racing. Also available in high definition.

Jeremy Lee from Greenup, Illinois talks about competing in the 2013 Warrior Games in Colorado Springs, Colorado in the games of running and swimming. Available in high definition.

B-roll footage of the 2013 Warrior Games track and field competition aboard the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., May 14, 2013. Available in high definition.

B-roll of Air Force Scott Palomino competing in the mens below the knee 1500M race. Scott won silver in this race. Available in high definition.

B-roll of Jason Morgan competing in the Mens Wheel Chair 1500m race. Jason is on the Air Force team. Available in high definition.

SOCOM competes in the 100M visually impaired race. Available in high definition.

B-roll of Laura Ishekawa competing in the womens 100M Open and Jason Morgan competing in the Mens Wheel Chair 100M.
Available in high definition.

B-roll of Keith Sekora, from Issaquah, Wash. competing in Mens seated shotput and Monica Figueroa competing in womens standing shot put. Monica also took bronze in shot put. Available in high definition.

B-roll of Air Force Jason Morgan from McKinney, Texas competing in the mens wheel chair 1500. Available in high definition.

B-roll of Air Force TSgt Kevin L Murphy, from Birmingham, Ala. competing in the seated shot put at the track and field event of the 2013 Warrior Games. Available in high definition.

Team Army kept the medal count tight Monday in day two of competition for the 2013 Warrior Games in Colorado Springs. The intra-military paralympic style air pistols and rifle shooting event tightened the Chairman's Cup points total for rival teams Marine Corps and Army. The true rivalry will unfold on the courts later in the games schedule when the two services face off at the Air Force Academy. Warrior Transition Command's Staff Sgt. Tracy Smith reports on the action courtside at the U.S. Olympic Center.

B-roll of Josh Robistow (shaved head) and Stephen Otero of the Air Force team competing in the final round of Pistol Shooting. The two warriors made it to the top 8 slots but didn't place in the top three at the end of the competition. Lots of close ups of loading the gun, over the shoulder footage of hitting the target and holding the gun James Bond style before straightening their arms and firing. Also available in high definition

B-Roll of events in the 2013 Warrior Games. Events include; shot put, discus, pistol and rifle shooting, seated volleyball, cycling, basketball, and a package featuring a bike mechanic,

Video package of the shooting competition during the 2013 Warrior Games in Colorado Springs, Colo., May 13. The Warrior Games is a Paralympic style competition for wounded, ill or injured service members. Athletes will compete in swimming, track and field, volleyball, wheelchair basketball, cycling, shooting and archery. The All-Marine Warrior Games team will defend their championship title against the Army, Navy /Coast Guard, Air Force and SOCOM. Also available in high definition.

Game 2 - Live from the Warrior Games in Colorado Springs, CO. The Warrior Games showcase the resilient spirit of today's wounded, ill, or injured service members from all branches of the military. After overcoming significant physical and behavioral injuries, these men and women demonstrate the power of ability over disability and the spirit of competition.
Available in high definition.

Game 1 - Live from the Warrior Games in Colorado Springs, CO. The Warrior Games showcase the resilient spirit of today's wounded, ill, or injured service members from all branches of the military. After overcoming significant physical and behavioral injuries, these men and women demonstrate the power of ability over disability and the spirit of competition.
Available in high definition.

Live from the 2013 Warrior Games in Colorado Springs, CO. Feed begins at 1930 EDT.

The Warrior Games showcase the resilient spirit of today's wounded, ill, or injured service members from all branches of the military. After overcoming significant physical and behavioral injuries, these men and women demonstrate the power of ability over disability and the spirit of competition.
Available in high definition.

Video package of the cycling competition during the 2013 Warrior Games in Colorado Springs, Colo., May 12. The Warrior Games is a Paralympic style competition for wounded, ill or injured service members. Athletes will compete in swimming, track and field, volleyball, wheelchair basketball, cycling, shooting and archery. The All-Marine Warrior Games team will defend their championship title against the Army, Navy/Coast Guard, Air Force and SOCOM.

2013 Warrior Games sitting volleyball for Team Army was a jump off to securing the prized Chairman’s Cup for the intra-service Paralympic-style competition. Warrior Transition Command’s Staff Sgt. Tracy Smith gives us a play by play of Army’s quest for gold and the overall Champion’s bragging rights. Video features U.S. Army Warrior Transition Command CG Brig. Gen. David J. Bishop, Paralympic sitting volleyball medalist and 2013 Team Army coach Retired Army Sgt. Kari Miller.

B-roll of AF playing Socom in wheel chair basketball. Majority of this is Socom making a comeback after a 20 point lead by the AF. Lots of SOCOM making baskets, wheel chairs getting knocked over, and fans cheering. Also available in high definition

B-roll of Air Force playing Navy in sitting volleyball. Also footage of man in blue cheering on AF. Navy beat AF in that game. Also available in high definition

B-roll footage of the 2013 Warrior Games rifle and pistol shooting competition aboard the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., May 12. Also available in high definition.

B-roll footage of the 2013 Warrior Games cycling competition aboard the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., May 12. Also available in high definition.

2013 Warrior Games Cycling Competition B-Roll.

B-roll of Air Force and Socom crossing the finish line as well as the Tandem biking and awards ceremony. Available in high definition.

B-roll of cycling event held at Air Force Academy. Most of it is Air For e, but there's alot of SOCOM, Navy, Army and British footage as well. Available in high definition.

Video package of the opening ceremony during the 2013 Warrior Games in Colorado Springs, Colo., May 11. The Warrior Games is a Paralympic style competition for wounded, ill or injured service members. Athletes will compete in swimming, track and field, sitting volleyball, wheelchair basketball, cycling, shooting and archery. The Marine Warrior Games team will defend their championship title against the Army, Navy/Coast Guard, Air Force and SOCOM. Available in High Definition.

B-roll from the opening ceremony of the 2013 Warrior Games. Also available in high definition

BRoll of 2013 Warrior Games sitting volleyball exhibition featuring Team US vs Team UK with the example of the blended battlefield concept being exemplified via the addition of ‘special guest’ team members from Olympic and Paralympic showings and military top brass.

Produced by:
Staff Sgt. Tracy J. Smith
Warrior Transition Command
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Video features; HRH Prince Harry (Capt. Wales)
US Army Warrior Transition Command CG Brig. Gen. David J. Bishop US Army Medical Command CSM, Command Sgt. Major Donna Brock Olympic Beach Volleyball Gold medalist Misty Elizabeth May-Treanor Paralympic sitting volleyball medalist Army Sgt. (ret.) Kari Miller

Opening ceremony for the 2013 Warrior Games from Colorado Springs, Colo.

The All-Marine Wounded Warrior Wheelchair Basketball team runs scrimmages, shooting drills and exercises during one of their last practices before the 2013 Warrior Games at the Waller Fitness Center, Fort Carson, Colo., May 10. Available in High Definition.

Package about Corey Carter representing the Air Force at the 2013 Warrior Games. Also available in high definition

Package about Capt. Mitchell Keefer participating in the 2013 Warrior Games. Also available in high definition

Package about the competitive spirit and friendly competition at the 2013 Warrior Games. Also available in high definition