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During his visit to Snowmass, Colorado, the VA Under Secretary of Health, John J. Bartrum, met with Veterans participating at the 40th Winter Sports Clinic from April 4 – 11, 2026. Phillip Wotton, 26 (left), a U.S. Coast Guard Veteran, and Harold Brown, 84 (right) were the youngest and oldest participants at the clinic this year. By Bailey Breving VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System Public Affairs Specialist At the National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic, there’s

U.S. Army Veteran Clarence Davis smiles during the National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic. In 2022, Davis was introduced to adaptive sports through the Washington, D.C. VA Medical Center. By Bailey Breving VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System Public Affairs Specialist SNOWMASS, CO. - For retired U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Clarence Davis, life in the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne) was defined by precision, pressure, and pride. Stationed at For

A chance encounter at their physical therapy appointments at the San Juan VA Medical Center in Puerto Rico ignited a friendship between an unlikely duo. Keyla Agosto (left) and Eva DeJesus Collazo (right) attended the 40th National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic where they are also roommates. By Bailey Breving VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System Public Affairs Specialist The friendship between Keyla Agosto and Eva DeJesus Collazo didn’t make sense on paper. Agosta i

By Donna J. Bell Director of Communications Integrated Veterans Affairs At the top of Snowmass this year, Jorge DeCastro-Cordeiro paused and looked out over the mountain. He took a deep breath and closed his eyes for a minute. He steadied himself, settled into the moment, and gave silent homage to his son. “Snowmass is a mountain of healing,” he said, describing the moment. “You can feel it up here.” A retired Army Ranger, who served 22 years with multiple deployments, DeCast