McHugh: Warrior Games athletes are 'awe-inspiring'

- It is "our solemn, moral responsibility" to care for wounded, ill and injured service members, who have already given so much to the nation, Army Secretary John M. McHugh said.

McHugh visited with Army athletes competing in the Department of Defense Warrior Games on Marine Corps Base Quantico, June 23.

The versatility of the athletes and their ability to excel is "awe-inspiring," he said.

"We owe them the very best in both initial medical care and transition assistance as they go forward into the next phase of their lives," he said.

The Warrior Games, which run from June 19-28, go far beyond competition, he said.

"It's a quality of life issue, it's a pride of service issue as we see the competition across all the services, but most of all, it's about meeting other similarly positioned athletes about going forward and competing in great spirits," McHugh said.

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