Although the men and women in the Warrior Games are suffering from some type of wound, illness or injury, they have not lost their competitive drive.
"We always talk about the competition is not always the big part," retired staff sergeant Anthony Pearson said. "The competition is a vehicle to get us close together to understand that there are other people going through the same things that we are going through. Learning how to adapt and overcome those things."
Pearson suffers from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and lives in the San Antonio. Every day, he is amazed by the progress he and his teammates make every day.
"It's a sense that you realize nothing is impossible," Pearson added. "There are guys out here that may be missing an arm, a leg, two legs, and they are still out here making it happen the same way the able bodied folks are able to do."
Brian Williams is a security forces instructor at Joint Base San Antonio - Lackland Air Force Base. He is also an amputee. Although the competition is stiff, he knows that every military team shares a common goal.
"We're all one team," Williams said. "One fight. We're all in it together with one common goal in mind. As long as we focus on that, it doesn't even matter who's got visible wounds and who doesn't. It's just be a part of a team, be a part of a community and get the job done together."
Williams and Pearson were both quick to mention how much it helps them living in San Antonio. Military City, USA backs its military, and both appreciate the support.
"I feel like they are passionate about the Spurs," Williams said. "They feel the same way and are passionate about their warriors and military.
Williams and Pearson are competing in a combined 11 events during the Warrior Games. They will continue to compete through the weekend.