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Wounded warriors find road to recovery on volleyball court

Military and veteran athletes display power of adaptive reconditioning at fourth annual Joint Services Sitting Volleyball Tournament.

Federal News Network Staff

November 24, 2014 4:38 pm

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1 ... 2 ... 3 ... Army In honor of Warrior Care Month, teams made up of service members and veterans competed in the Fourth Annual Joint Services Sitting Volleyball Tournament Thursday, Nov. 20, 2014, at the Pentagon Athletic Center in Washington, D.C.

The event wasn't only about competition, it was an opportunity for the athletes to show how adaptive reconditioning activities can help wounded warriors enjoy an active live.

Here, the Army team joins hands before a match.

(Photo by Michael O'Connell/Federal News Radio)

Listen to the Army team as it leaves the huddle. [audio mp3="http://media.dev-cms.com/wtop/36/3691/369165.mp3"]

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