The images and captions say it all:
Kari Miller, far left, a former Army sergeant, and other members of the U.S. women’s sitting volleyball team, celebrate after scoring a point during match play against China during the 2012 Paralympic Games in London, Aug. 31, 2012.
U.S. Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and his wife, Deanie, talk with a U.S. Army veteran during an archery competition at the 2012 Paralympic Games in London, Aug. 30, 2012.
Members of the 2012 U.S. Paralympic basketball team warm up before a scrimmage with Great Britain’s team at the University of East London’s SportsDock complex in London, Aug. 29, 2012. (DOD photo by U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Tyrone C. Marshall Jr.)
All Images and captions: Courtesy DOD
The author is a retired U.S. Air Force officer and a writer.