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Aconcagua Meet The Team (Part 2)
In yesterday’s blog I shared some thoughts concerning the upcoming Mt. Aconcagua Summit Challenge. In February a team of 9 combat wounded and injured military veterans, along with support staff and experienced guides will attempt to climb one of the Seven Summits of...
Aconcagua On My Mind
When attempting to steal a glimpse into the heart of the warrior and examine what makes him tick, what drives him to subject himself over and over again to the harsh conditions of the world, we find ourselves marred with the sweat and dust and blood that accompanies...
Viva La Difference!
I am not a wounded warrior nor have I served in the military. My husband is a Vietnam Veteran. Through 30 years together I have witnessed the impact of war on a human heart and psyche. It still rears its ugly head and roars all these years later. It’s what prompted my...
Inch By Inch
I was watching TV the other day and had a chance to see the movie "Any Given Sunday" with Al Pacino and Jamie Foxx. It's a gritty football movie that I really like. One of my favorite moments in that film centers on the locker room speech Al Pacino gives to the team...
‘Tis the season
‘Tis the season for many things at Combat Wounded Veteran Challenge. Christmas brings its own set of priorities and responsibilities. We are in the holiday spirit, and at the same time scrambling to attend parties, visit with friends and family and somehow get that...
Challenge Warrior Sailing Selfie…
It's not easy but this Combat Wounded Challenge Warrior is taking a selfie while sailing. We have some of the most talented guys out there!! Check out their pictures and comments on Facebook and our Website! Original Facebook Post by Brian Doc Dean.
Wounded veterans set sail in weekend race
Combat Wounded Veteran Challenge is in the news again. Thanks to Howard Altman for writing such a great article! After regaling the gathering of combat wounded with his stories of helping hunt down drug lord Pablo Escobar then taking part in the invasion of Panama,...
In the News: New promising PTSD treatment outside doctor’s office
Combat Wounded Veteran Challenge was featured on WFLA this week! Here's the article, and the link below will take you to the site where you will also find the video. Major progress is being made in treating post traumatic stress disorder, thanks to research...
Combat Wounded VC Sailing Team Competes in St. Pete
It is an unusual mix. Adaptive competitive sailing and Post Traumatic Stress treatment. But it is working for our 9 combat wounded veterans that are competing in the America's Disabled Open Regatta at the St. Pete Yacht Club. Upon arrival to the bay area, the team...