Kerry Brown, a U.S. paralympian, rests before practicing Aug. 20, 2012, at RAF Lakenheath, England. Brown was competing in the 100-meter and 200-meter races. More than 50 U.S. paralympians and hopefuls were honing their skills and making final preparations for competition in the 2012 Paralympic Games in London. The Paralympics is a major international sporting event in which thousands of athletes, including wounded and injured U.S. Service members, participate in a variety of sporting events. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cory D. Payne)