CWVC News
Veterans aim to help teen amputee
Combat Wounded Veteran Challenge Warrior - Billy Costello - provides some valuable insights for a local teen who lost his leg due to a football injury. Our warriors are an inspiration to others because of their heart, determination and willingness to help. Thank you...
Sailing Challenge mentioned in Tampa Tribune
Our upcoming sailing challenge was mentioned in the Tampa Tribune! Reporter Howard Altman wrote "The effects of the last U.S. foray into Iraq are still being felt by veterans like Army Staff Sgt. Ryan James Moore, who was badly wounded there in 2008. But just because...
Mentioned in the Texas A&M University Galveston Newsletter
Combat Wounded Veteran Challenge was mentioned in the Texas A&M University Galveson Campus Chief Academic Officer Newsletter! One of our tireless and multi-talented team members, Gerard Coleman, was featured in the "Where “In the World” were our Faculty this...
CWVC Online Store Now Open!!
Have you always wanted one of our cool shirts? How about our totally massive travel coffee mug?? Well, you can now own you own Combat Wounded Veteran Challenge gear! Our online store is now officially open! Not only do you get some great gear, but when you purchase...
Thanksgiving
On this Thanksgiving Day, we reflect on the many sacrifices of our military families, particularly for those whom will, once again, be separated due to freedom's watch. And our thoughts and prayers will remain for those families who have made the ultimate sacrifice...
Come Sail Away!
This week marks a rare opportunity for a group of 14 combat wounded and injured veterans in Galveston, Texas. These warriors come from different parts of the country, with varying issues. Whether it’s a traumatic brain injury, partial paralysis, post-traumatic...
Combat Wounded Veteran Aconcagua Challenge
Where is Aconcagua? According to Wikipedia, "Aconcagua is the highest mountain in the Western and Southern Hemispheres at 6,960.8 metres (22,837 ft). It is located in the Andes mountain range, in the province of Mendoza, Argentina, and lies 112 kilometres (70 mi)...
More Reflections from Key West – Mike Waugh
Mike Waugh Chapter Dive Safety Officer – NAUI/DAN/AAUS Tarpon Springs Chapter of SCUBAnauts Our group’s ability to plant coral on Hero's Reef, which will have a lasting impact on the planet, had a huge effect on me. We were not just talking about doing something for...
Reflections from Key West – Mike Waugh
Mike Waugh Chapter Dive Safety Officer – NAUI/DAN/AAUS Tarpon Springs Chapter of SCUBAnauts I was impacted by the sheer optimism of the veterans participating in the event, no matter how severe his injury. I don't have one memory that stuck with me, I have many......