Latest "wounded warrior" stories

With resilience and grit, this wounded sailor made it back to the fleet — and earned eight gold medals

Master Chief Raina Hockenberry could have medically retired, but she couldn’t bear the thought of leaving the Navy.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

4 years ago

Disabled Afghanistan veteran sets Guinness World Record for deadlift

Tye lifted 1,113 pounds, 5 ounces, setting a new world record.

4 years ago

War crimes case expands to SEAL Team 6

Leaked records show investigators going after the "mean girls" in SEAL Team 6.

By Navy Times staff

4 years ago

SEAL to stand trial for murder, other alleged war crimes

Special Warfare Operator Chief Edward “Eddie” Gallagher will be arraigned Friday at Naval Base San Diego on a long list of criminal charges, including the premeditated murder of a wounded Islamic State prisoner of war.

By Carl Prine

4 years ago

Power couple: Wife of airman who survived most catastrophic wounds in history vying for cover of Maxim magazine

Brian lost both legs and his dominant right hand when a 107mm rocket exploded just three feet away.

4 years ago

Shot five times, this wounded warrior fought her way back to active duty and eight gold medals

Nearly four years after her tibia was shattered in a green-on-blue attack in Afghanistan, Master Chief Petty Officer Raina Hockenberry is back on active duty.

By Noah Nash

5 years ago