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 Each month DINFOS Live features new communication professionals to discuss topics related to the public affairs career field. Shows have focused on topics that were very tactical in nature to those more esoteric and strategic ideas which delve more into the operational side of communication planning and objective achievement. Tune into the live show on the last Wednesday of the month at 1400 on either YouTube of Facebook and you'll be able to ask subject matter experts questions directly about the topics they're on the show to discuss.DVIDSHub.net Politique et gouvernement Sciences politiques
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  • Veterans of every generation find their stride in adaptive sports

    Veterans of every generation find their stride in adaptive sports
    May 15 2026
    At the National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic, there’s no single profile of a participant. Veterans arrive from different branches, eras, and life experiences. Some are just beginning to navigate a new reality after injury. Others have spent decades adapting. But on the slopes, those differences fade, replaced by a shared pursuit of movement, independence, and community. Two Veterans, one 23, the other 84, show that while their personal adaptive sports experiences that brought them to the Winter Sports Clinic differ, they ultimately lead to the same place: healing. Harold Eugene Brown, 84 — U.S. Navy (Vietnam-era) Drafted during the Vietnam War era, Harold Eugene Brown carries decades of experience living with reduced vision. While age has changed how he is able to see the world, his mindset remains steady. Through adaptive sports and the health care he receives at the Lebanon VA Medical Center in Pennsylvania, he stays healthy and finds connection with a community he loves. “Get out there, get involved,” Brown offered as advice to fellow Veterans. “Once you’re involved, you won’t want to get away.” During his second year at the Winter Sports Clinic, Brown shows no signs of slowing down. Later this year, he plans to compete in the National Veterans Golden Age Games, continuing to prove that age and ability do not define limits. Phillip Wotton, 23 — U.S. Coast Guard Phillip Wotton’s journey to adaptive sports looks very different, but the determination feels familiar. A lifelong athlete who loves surfing, volleyball, and the outdoors, Wotton’s life changed after a diving accident in 2024 left him paralyzed. After a year and a half of recovery, his care team at the Miami VA Medical Center introduced him to the Winter Sports Clinic. Now, he’s discovering what’s still possible. “I didn’t know how good the technology was for people to do adaptive stuff until now,” he said. “This shows I can do more recreational activities.” In his first year at the Winter Sports Clinic, Wotton is already redefining what progress looks like. Next year, whether standing or using a sit-ski, Wotton looks forward to returning to the clinic. A shared message across generations Despite nearly six decades between Brown and Wotton, both Veterans arrive at the same conclusion: staying engaged is everything. “Whatever sport you ever did in your life, go back and practice,” Brown said. That message is echoed by the nearly 320 Veteran participants at the 40th National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic where recovery is not a finish line – it’s ongoing. Looking ahead Programs like the Winter Sports Clinic reflect VA’s broader efforts to expand access to adaptive sports and recreation. During his visit to Snowmass, Colorado, the VA Under Secretary for Health, John J. Bartrum, met with Veterans participating in fly fishing, Nordic and Alpine skiing, sled hocking, and other adaptive sports events, reinforcing VA’s commitment to supporting recovery through adaptive sports. “Adaptive sports are the culmination of physical, mental and spiritual health, which are essential for not only healing - but thriving.” Bartrum said. “I am committed to not only continue to support this event but find ways to improve and expand opportunities across our adaptive sports program.” Those words carry weight. VA recently committed $16 million dollars to adaptive sports programming, expanding access and connecting more Veterans with opportunities like the Winter Sports Clinic. Investments like these ensure every Veteran, regardless of age or ability, have the opportunity to rediscover what they’re capable of. The National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic is the world leader in rehabilitation for profoundly disabled Veterans from across the country. Veterans with TBIs, spinal cord injuries, visual impairments, amputations, multiple sclerosis, and other severe disabilities are challenged to overcome perceived limitations through adaptive skiing, sled hockey, scuba diving, rock wall climbing, education and other activities. It is the largest rehabilitative event of its kind in the world. Veterans interested in participating in the 2027 National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic can review qualifications and applications at wintersportsclinic.org.
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    3 min
  • Downhill Daily | Recreation Therapy at the National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic

    Downhill Daily | Recreation Therapy at the National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic
    Apr 24 2026
    What does it actually mean to heal? Recreation therapy takes the work done in PT, OT, and the clinic and puts it into real life. Today, that's fly fishing. From first-timers nervous to leave the house to Veterans already planning their return trip next year, the water has a way of bringing people back to themselves. Stay tuned all week for more episodes of the Downhill Daily! The National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic is the world leader in rehabilitation. Approximately 400 profoundly disabled Veterans participate from across the country. Veterans with TBIs, spinal cord injuries, visual impairments, amputations, multiple sclerosis, and other severe disabilities are challenged to overcome perceived limitations through adaptive skiing, sled hockey, scuba diving, rock wall climbing, education and other activities. It is the largest rehabilitative event of its kind in the world. Learn more: www.wintersportsclinic.org U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: www.va.gov Proudly supported by DAV: www.dav.org
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    2 min
  • DINFOS Live Episode 42: Crisis Communications in the Civilian Sector

    DINFOS Live Episode 42: Crisis Communications in the Civilian Sector
    Dec 24 2024
    Join for episode 42 of DINFOS Live where we'll meet Lulu Meservey, the Founder of Rostra, and Former Chief Communications Officer of Activision Blizzard. Tune in as Lulu discusses crisis communications in the civilian sector, specifically in the tech and gaming industries.
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    39 min
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