The U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC) Paralympic Military Program provides post-rehabilitation support and mentoring to American servicemen and women who've sustained physical injuries such as traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, amputation, visual impairment/blindness and stroke. Veterans are introduced to adaptive sport techniques and opportunities through clinics and camps and are also connected with ongoing Paralympic sports programs in their hometowns. 

"This experience has opened my eyes and hopefully doors to a more positive future."
- Sgt. Andre Sinclair, U.S. Marine Corps

The program isn't just about sports; it's also about attitude, camaraderie and promoting healthy, active lifestyles. A huge role in that process is played by mentors, made up of Paralympic athletes - athletes who've gone through similar experiences by overcoming their own physical disabilities to achieve excellence.

Download the USOC Paralympic Military Program brochure.

Real Athletes Persevere
2008 U.S. Paralympian and U.S. Army veteran Melissa Stockwell is featured in the USOC's new education campaign called Real Athletes Persevere. 

 

 

Department of Defense Memorandum of Understanding in support of the USOC Paralympic Military Program.

The USOC Paralympic Military Program is sponsored in part by the Office of the Secretary of Defense, Director, Office of Administration and Management.  The content of these pages does not necessarily reflect the position or policy of the Government and no official endorsement should be inferred.