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        Policy UpdatesNewsroomReoptimizationBIOGRAPHIESAF Senior Leaders      A member of the Patriot Guard Riders welcomes competitors of the 2017 Air Force Warrior Game Trials outside the Warrior Fitness Center Feb. 24, 2017 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. These trials are part of an adaptive sports program, headed by the Wounded Warrior Program, designed to promote the mental and physical wellbeing of seriously wounded, ill and injured military members and veterans. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Chip Pons)2017 AF Trials commence
                        
                        
                        A member of the Patriot Guard Riders welcomes competitors of the 2017 Air Force Warrior Game Trials outside the Warrior Fitness Center Feb. 24, 2017, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. These trials are part of an adaptive sports program, headed by the Wounded Warrior Program, designed to promote the mental and physical wellbeing of seriously wounded, ill and injured military members and veterans. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Chip Pons)
                
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        Two U.S. Air Force pararescuemen repel down onto the Warrior Fitness Center field during the 2017 Air Force Warrior Game Trials opening ceremony Feb. 24, 2017 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The pair officially presented Maj. Gen. Peggy Poore, Air Force Personnel Center commander, with the Care Beyond Duty flag. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Chip Pons)2017 AF Trials commence
                        
                        
                        Two U.S. Air Force pararescuemen rappel down from a HH-60G Pave Hawk onto the Warrior Fitness Center field during the 2017 Air Force Warrior Game Trials opening ceremony Feb. 24, 2017, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The pair officially presented Maj. Gen. Peggy Poore, the Air Force Personnel Center commander, with the Care Beyond Duty flag. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Chip Pons)
                
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        A U.S. Air Force pararescueman presents Maj. Gen. Peggy Poore, Air Force Personnel Center commander, with the CareBeyondDuty flag during the opening ceremony of the 2017 Air Force Warrior Game Trials Feb. 24, 2017 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The flag was presented on behalf of the Wounded Warrior Program staff and the more than 6,500 seriously wounded, ill and injured Airmen, their caregivers and families for recognition of Poore's  advocacy and leadership since she took command of AFPC in 2013. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Chip Pons)2017 AF Trials commence
                        
                        
                        A U.S. Air Force pararescueman presents Maj. Gen. Peggy Poore, the Air Force Personnel Center commander, with the Care Beyond Duty flag during the opening ceremony of the 2017 Air Force Warrior Game Trials Feb. 24, 2017, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The flag was presented on behalf of the Wounded Warrior Program staff and the more than 6,500 seriously wounded, ill and injured Airmen, their caregivers and families for recognition of Poore's advocacy and leadership since she took command of AFPC in 2013. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Chip Pons)
                
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        U.S. Air Force retired Tech. Sgt. Freddie Rosario, 2017 AF Warrior Game Trials competitor, carries the Wounded Warrior flag during the opening ceremony of the Air Force trials at the Warrior Fitness Center Feb. 24, 2017 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Dozens of U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, Australian and Great Britain wounded warriors gathered for the fourth annual competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Chip Pons)2017 AF Trials commence
                        
                        
                        U.S. Air Force retired Tech. Sgt. Freddie Rosario, a 2017 AF Warrior Game Trials competitor, carries the Wounded Warrior flag during the opening ceremony of the Air Force trials at the Warrior Fitness Center Feb. 24, 2017, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Dozens of U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, Australian and Great Britain wounded warriors gathered for the fourth annual competition. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Chip Pons)
                
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2017 AF Trials commencePublished Feb. 27, 2017
                    
                    By Staff Sgt. Alexx Pons
                    
                    
                    Air Force Personnel Center Public Affairs
            **NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. (AFNS) --**Dozens of U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, Australian and Great Britain wounded warriors gathered here Feb. 24, 2017, to mark the opening ceremony of the fourth annual Air Force Warrior Game Trials competition at the Warrior Fitness Center at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada.
These trials are part of an adaptive sports program, headed by the Air Force Wounded Warrior Program, designed to promote the mental and physical well-being of seriously wounded, ill and injured military members and veterans. 
For months leading up to these trials competitors have focused on honing skills in their respective events, many struggling to overcome significant hardships and adversity, in the hope of ultimately earning a spot on the Warrior Games Team to represent the Air Force this June in Chicago, Illinois. 
The trials will run through March 3, and similar to previous years, will include: air pistol and rifle shooting, archery, cycling, rowing, sitting volleyball, swimming, track and field, and wheelchair basketball. 
Among the distinguished guests in attendance was Maj. Gen. Peggy Poore, Air Force Personnel Center commander, who provided opening remarks, words of encouragement and praise to those competing. 
"I want to thank everyone who came out here today; your support of these warriors is so deeply appreciated," Poore said. "Standing here I am reminded of a quote from Gen. Douglas MacArthur who stated that ‘upon the fields of friendly strife are sown the seeds that upon other fields, on other days will bear the fruits of victory.’ While the victory he was referring to was one in war, here today we are speaking of the victory over a different type of battle - the battle to recover from a devastating illness or injury. 
"The athletes here all share the bond of common experiences, and the very real and present challenge of recovery," she continued. “But on these fields and in these arenas over the next few days, these athletes will sow the seeds that will bear the fruit of victory of recovery, while they build confidence and camaraderie as they continue along that road."
As members from team Australia, Great Britain and the U.S. Army helped pass along the torch, it was U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jason Casewell who officially lit the cauldron. Attendees then diverted their attention toward the skies as two U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawks performed a flyover that concluded with two pararescuemen rappelling down onto the field to present Poore with the Care Beyond Duty flag. 
"This flag is being presented on behalf of the Wounded Warrior Program staff and the more than 6,500 seriously wounded, ill and injured Airmen, their caregivers and families for recognition of Maj. Gen. Poore's staunch advocacy and leadership since she took command of AFPC in 2013," said Marsha Gonzales, AFPC Warrior Care Support chief. "Under her leadership, the program advocated for over $24 million in unpaid entitlements and benefits that will span a lifetime for these warriors and their families. Her steadfast leadership and dedication to the AFW2 mission exemplifies our program's motto: To care beyond duty." 
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