Heroes Compete In The 2011 Warrior Games

I am in awe of our finest and bravest, truly in awe. Goosebumps? Yes, I has them.

Medal of Honor recipient Army Staff Sergeant Sal Guinta [ first living Medal of Honor recipient since the Vietnam War..ed] celebrates the lighting of the cauldron during opening ceremonies for the 2nd Annual Warrior Games on May 16, 2011. The Games are being held at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and will conclude May 21, 2011. USO photo by Samantha L. Quigley
Above-knee amputees compete in track and field events at the the 2nd Annual Warrior Games in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The Games, which include track and field, swimming, wheelchair basketball, and seated volleyball among others, will conclude May 21, 2011. USO photo by Samantha L. Quigley
The Special Operations seated volleyball team celebrates its victory over Air Force on May 17, 2011. The game was part of the 2nd Annual Warrior Games taking place in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Wounded warriors will compete in track and field, wheelchair basketball, archery, shooting, and several other sports before the competition ends May 21, 2011. USO photo by Samantha L. Quigley
The Marine Corps wheelchair basketball team fights to retain control of the ball in its game against Army on May 17, 2011. The game was part of the 2nd Annual Warrior Games taking place in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Wounded warriors will compete in track and field, wheelchair basketball, archery, shooting, and several other sports before the competition ends May 21, 2011. USO photo by Samantha L. Quigle

More images here. Warrior Games Facebook page here. Team USA livestream here.

God Bless each and every one of them.

Reminder h/t Blackfive

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