Retired Effingham Navy Veteran Plans To Perform At The ‘Warrior Games’
Retired Navy veteran James Shoemaker is set to compete in the 2026 Warrior Games in San Antonio, representing the Navy in four adaptive sports. Shoemaker turned to athletics as part of his recovery journey and aims to set a positive example for his children.
Why it matters
The Warrior Games highlight the role of adaptive sports in the rehabilitation and social reintegration of wounded military veterans.
A retired Navy veteran from Effingham is heading to San Antonio later this month to compete on one of the largest stages in the world of adaptive sports.
The article is a human-interest piece focusing on a veteran's personal journey and community event.
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