B-roll footage highlights the 2027 Department of War Warrior Games One-Year-Out event held at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida, Aug. 7, 2026. The footage captures a demonstration of adaptive pickleball, showcasing the athletic skills and camaraderie of participants ahead of the official competition. The complex will serve as a primary venue for the upcoming adaptive sports competition, marking the official one-year countdown to the 2027 Warrior Games. No DoW or Federal endorsement implied. (U.S. Army video by Dakota J. Pope)
Retired U.S. Army Capt. Tony J. Smith discusses his journey of recovery and renewed purpose through adaptive sports during the 2026 Warrior Games in San Antonio, Texas. After stepping away from active-duty service, Smith found confidence, camaraderie and a renewed sense of direction through competition. Smith earned a bronze medal in the powerlifting competition in his weight class and reflects on how the Warrior Games have helped him...
