AF Warrior Games Team

Meet the Athletes

SrA Jamie Biviano East Syracuse, New York “[adaptive sports have helped me] to overcome obstacles and barriers I had no idea I was capable of overcoming.”
TSgt Jett Blackwell Bethany, Oklahoma “When you work hard you will see results and who knows, maybe you will be a sports star!”
LtC Jacqueline Burns New Cumberland, Pennsylvania “Together we represent resiliency, strength, compassion and an enduring spirit”
SSgt Matthew Cable Great Falls, Montana “...it’s never too late, or in my case too early, to be whoever you want to be.”
SrA Heather Carter Richmond, Virginia “The AFW2 helped me by introducing me to adaptive ways of performing sports that I previously loved”
TSgt Jason Caswell Jacksonville, Arkansas “I truly never thought I could get back to where I am at now, but I did and it’s time for me to show what I really can do.”
SSgt VINCENT CAVAZOS Bethesda, Maryland “It is truly amazing to be able to get back into something that has helped me find that drive in myself”
TSgt Michael Christiansen San Antonio, Texas “I am glad to be a part of such a strong force.”
TSgt Christopher D'Angelo Philadelphia, Pennsylvania “Representing the Air Force at the 2017 Warrior Games is a tremendous honor.”
MSgt(ret) Adam Faine Hamilton, Ohio “Beyond pain, there is a whole new universe of more pain.”
TSgt Eric Fisher Roberts, Wisconsin “Be sure to try new things. You never know what new abilities you might discover in the process.”
SSgt(ret) Justin Fuchs Lake City, Minnesota “Know that you are not alone and no matter what you have gone through there is always someone there for you.”
SSgt Bonnie Gheen El Paso, Texas “I might have my limitations but I am here to prove that I am not broken and that anything is possible.”
MSgt Kenneth Guinn Sunray, Texas “...seeing all of the other Warriors’ attitudes and hearing their stories really motivated me even more.”
MSgt Jarod Jones Parkersburg, West Virginia “[This program] helped me relearn how to be part of a team and I feel proud to be part of something so big.“
MSgt Linn Knight Spring Branch, Texas “Representing the Air Force at this year’s Warrior Games means I can tangibly express my appreciation for all that my service has done for me.”
Amn Jonathan Lemoine Woodstock, Georgia “It means ‘it’s not about you,’ and by that I mean you’re still representing the Air Force and each injured person that think can’t do something.”
MSGT William Lickman Chesaning, Michigan “AFW2 has given me the opportunity to forget about the stresses of work for a short period of time and just focus on the joys of athletic competition.“
SSgt(ret) Edward Love Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania “AFW2 has reminded me that I am not worthless. They have shown me that I am still part of the Air Force team.”
SSgt John Meyer Waskom, Texas “[AFW2] has shown me ways to adapt and overcome with the physical and mental injuries I have.”
SrA Rafael Morfin Sterling, Virginia “Sometimes I feel like it’s a dream that I actually have a chance to be around such great people in such a big, important event”
2Lt Ryan Novack Aurora, Illinois “I couldn’t be proud-er to stand beside such driven and inspiring men and women.”
TSgt Larry O’Neil Miami, Florida “I want to bring awareness to the Air Force Wounded Warrior Program as a whole.”
SSgt David Olson Clinton, Utah “I haven’t felt this happy or proud since earning my EOD badge.“
A1C Christopher Osborne San Antonio, Texas “Now I can play sports and get more active which I know will help me out in the long run.”
Capt(ret) Kelly Patterson Rockledge, Florida “AFW2 provided a family of warriors in similar recovery process and helped me to overcome some of my own challenges.”
SSgt Steve Pearson Columbia, South Carolina “I feel I can adapt and conquer my fears and be prepared for something I love.”
TSgt(ret) Adam Popp Lanesville, Indiana “It is never too late to begin your journey to a successful recovery.”
TSgt Christopher Rust Russiaville, Indiana “I will not look at what I can’t do, but what I CAN do.”
Maj(ret) Robert Scoggins Denver, Colorado “Being involved with this team has given me fitness goals to always improve, an attitude that I can overcome any obstacle.”
MSgt Benjamin Seekell Charlestown, Rhode Island “I feel an immense responsibility to showcase the excellence that makes our service great!”
Maj Teresa Sellers Albion, Iowa “Set goals and strive to achieve them. If you don’t know how, seek help. Sometimes that first step is the most difficult, but just take it.”
Maj Stacie Shafran Denver, Colorado “What I appreciate most is the camaraderie and friendships and the opportunity to be myself”
TSgt(ret) Joshua Smith Fairfield, Montana “This is a huge blessing that has helped me continue to train, work hard, overcome, and adapt to my new lifestyle”
SSgt(ret) Melinda Smith Keyser, West Virginia “AFW2, and the people I have met through this program, have helped me with things I thought I couldn’t do anymore.”
SSgt Cory Stanley Wichita, Kansas “Never give up on yourself, know you always have family in the AFW2.”
SrA Hannah Stolberg San Antonio, Texas “The word ‘can’t’ is a really enticing word, but you can do anything you want to.”
MSgt Brian Williams Sierra Vista, Arizona “Gives me a new sense of purpose, playing ball with the local wheelchair basketball team is fun.”
Capt Austin Williamson Louisville, Colorado “Adaptive reconditioning and sports has helped me return to the activities I was doing before my am-putation and diagnosis.”
TSgt Terrance Williams Kankakee, Illinois “It showed me there was more I could do and that I don’t need to identify myself with my particular issue.”