After a 20-year Army career and a difficult transition into life using a wheelchair, U.S. Army Veteran Mark Patton found a new path through VA adaptive sports. At the National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic, he pushed himself through adaptive fitness, reconnecting with strength he thought he had lost. “All the Veterans here, we feel so alive because we are actually living again.” Learn how VA adaptive sports can support your journey: https://department.va.gov/veteran-sports/ #AdaptiveSports | U.S

Tony turned to alcohol to try to cope with trauma from his experience serving in the U.S. Army. His wife, Kacie, encouraged him to seek help, which led him to VA. In treatment, he was diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). After treatment, Tony’s symptoms improved, and he and Kacie rediscovered the joy in their favorite activities together. Listen to their story: Follow Make the Connection for more inspiring Veteran stories. https://www.maketheconnection.net/stories/860/ | U.S. Dep