by Combat Wounded | Sep 19, 2014 | Challenge News, General Communications, Inspiration
By William “Bill” Congleton The Combat Wounded Veteran Challenge tested me physically, mentally and emotionally. I was fortunate enough to bring my son on this trip. I wanted my son to see what teamwork and comaraderie is all about, and that there are...
by Wendy Westbrook | Aug 26, 2014 | Challenge News
One of our partners, St. Petersburg College/J.E. Hanger College of Orthotics and Prosthetics shared some thoughts pertaining to the first ever Sailing Challenge in the July 2014 Newsletter. Our partnership with SPC gives students an opportunity to execute case studies...
by Wendy Westbrook | Jul 13, 2014 | Challenge News, In the News, Media
CWVC: Combat Wounded Veterans Challenge AMS working with CWVC have just completed the mountaineering portion of their trip up Mt. Pendleton and are gearing up for the river portion of Cantwell creek to the Jack river. They are all exhausted, but so stoked to be out...
by Wendy Westbrook | Jun 13, 2014 | Challenge News, Media, Video
17 CWVC Challenge Warriors set sail on a 10 day voyage in May crewing a 75 foot ketch from Key West to the Dry Tortugas, conducting data collection with St. Pete College and testing their endurance on the high seas. This great video was shot, edited and directed by...
by Wendy Westbrook | Mar 8, 2014 | Challenge News, In the News, Media
When most of Cook County was hunkered down at home to stay out of the bitter cold, a group of 10 combat wounded and injured veterans—many from warmer climes— spent a week skiing and exploring the Poplar Creek and Banadad Ski Trails in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area...
by Wendy Westbrook | Jan 15, 2014 | Audio, Challenge News, In the News, Media
From MPR News/The Daily Circuit: A group of veterans recently spent a few days in northern Minnesota skiing and braving the freezing cold as part of an effort called the Combat Wounded Veteran Challenge. The organization pairs injured veterans with high-level...
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