For a team of amputee veterans, wheelchair basketball is more than a game - it's a lifeline to reclaim their lives after service.
For a team of amputee veterans, wheelchair basketball is more than a game - it's a lifeline to reclaim their lives after service.
Modern Los Angeles. The wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have ended, and a wave of returning veterans is reshaping the city. The sentiment is clear: "Thank You For Your Service." Yet, beneath the well-wishes, a stark reality unfolds. For many of these heroes, "coming home" is a profound struggle, marked by the loss of their former lives. This is the story of how some of them find their footing amidst this challenging transition.
Arriving in Los Angeles in 2012 after six years as a U.S. Army Military Intelligence Officer, my own transition to civilian life, while not combat-related, still presented its hurdles. This experience provided a firsthand glimpse into the even greater struggles faced by wounded warriors returning home - a significant challenge that forms the foundation of this story.
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