San Diego, California. (June 6, 2023): Indomitable. That describes in one word the toughness, tenacity, and dedication of the American warrior. Despite suffering life-changing injuries, these warfighters nevertheless overcome obstacles that would humble lesser men. In this photo by MC1 Kegan E. Kay, Navy Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Maxwell "Kwame" Ocloo, from Osu, Ghana, competes in the 800-meter track event during the Defense Warrior Games 2023. The Warrior Games Challenge is composed of over 200 wounded, ill, and injured service members and veterans competing in 12 adaptive sporting events held at Naval Air Station North Island, California.

This is the thirteenth adaptive sports competition sponsored by the Army Training and Doctrine Command as part of its continuing care for wounded warriors. The games provide an additional opportunity to inspire recovery and physical fitness outside of traditional therapy settings.

Adaptive sports utilize modified equipment and additional classification systems that allow each athlete to compete, regardless of their injury or illness. Athletic events include archery, cycling, sitting volleyball, swimming, track, field, wheelchair basketball, wheelchair rugby, shooting, indoor rowing, and powerlifting. Men and women representing the U.S. Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, and U.S. Special Operations Command demonstrated their skill and resiliency in the games which develop that special camaraderie that only true warfighters understand.

For spectators, these special athletes demonstrate the incredible potential of the human spirit to overcome adversity and continue to thrive.