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💪💥 Our @Deloitte Veteran Physical Health & Well-being team traveled to Des Moines, Iowa last week to support the National Veterans Golden Age Games, a @sports4vets event that serves Veterans 55 & older!

Together, our volunteers supported the Track & Field events each day, enabling Veteran participants to embody the game's "Fitness for Life" motto! We can't wait to see these Veteran athletes next year!

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Military veterans Dan Cnossen, Andy Soule pile up medals

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Military veterans Dan Cnossen, Andy Soule pile up medals

USA TODAY Sports Published 12:25 p.m. ET March 13, 2018 | Updated 12:49 p.m. ET March 13, 2018

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With the Paralympic Games about to get underway, we asked a number of athletes how they found the sport they love. USA TODAY Sports

Taras Rad of Ukraine (center) celebrates victory in the men’s biathlon 12.5K sitting event with silver medallist Dan Cnossen of USA (left) and Bronze medallist Andrew Soule of USA on day four of the Pyeongchang 2018 Paralympic Games on March 13.(Photo: Linnea Rheborg, Getty Images)

Nordic skiers Dan Cnossen and Andy Soule won two more medals at the Paralympics on Tuesday. 

The two share more than medal success on the mountain. They are military veterans who both came into Paralympic sports after suffering serious injuries while serving their country. 

According to the U.S. Olympic Committee, 18 military veterans are on the 74-person roster competing at the Paralympics in Pyeongchang. 

Cnossen was serving as the platoon commander for SEAL Team One in Afghanistan in September 2009 when he stepped on an IED. As a result of his injuries, Cnossen lost both legs just above the knee.

He was awarded a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star with Valor from the Secretary of the Navy for his service in combat.

He would spend months recovering and learning to use prosthetics. Within a year he ran a mile without stopping, according a story about Cnossen in the Harvard Gazette. He would learn to cross-country ski and moved to Colorado to train for the Paralympics in 2014. 

In Sochi, Cnossen competed in six individual events, with a sixth-place finish in the cross-country sprint his best result in 2014. 

On Tuesday, Cnossen won his third medal in his third event in South Korea, a silver in the middle-distance biathlon competition. Soule took bronze in the same event.

Veterans are making HISTORY!!! Army Vet Andy Soule and Navy Vet Dan Cnossen. Simply AMAZING. https://t.co/jvdkTwOIY0#Sports4Vetshttps://t.co/vBztRuHhCe

— VA Sports & Arts (@Sports4Vets) March 13, 2018

Four years ago, First Lady Michelle Obama recognized Cnossen as Team USA visited the White House after Sochi. Obama recalled meeting Cnossen for the first time at a dinner at the White House. 

“Dan lost both of his legs in the explosion, but he never lost that fighting spirit. I will always remember Dan,” Obama said. “Four months after that explosion, he finished a half-marathon in a wheelchair. On the one-year anniversary of his injury, he ran a mile on his prosthetics. 

“Over the next few years, Dan stayed on active duty while in the Navy earning medals in swimming and running events at the Warrior Games and completing the New York City Marathon.”

Former president Barack Obama tweeted that he was proud of Cnossen on Monday with video of Michelle’s speech.

After his race in Pyeongchang on Tuesday, Cnossen credited Soule. Despite strong wind gusts, Cnossen made all 20 targets in his four trips to the range. 

“This race feels especially good because I have my teammate, Andy, on the podium,” Cnossen said, according to a news release. “I knew he was going to have a good race. I’m really proud and happy to see him on the podium. For me personally, this was a big breakthrough. This was only the second time I’ve ever shot clean in a four-stage, 20-shot race, and to do it at the Paralympics, I feel like I really overcame a big mental hurdle. For me, this means a lot that I shot well under pressure.”

Four years ago, @MichelleObama and I had the privilege to host Lt. Cmdr. Dan Cnossen and his fellow Paralympians and Olympians at the White House. Today, we’re so proud of him for winning gold and silver – while still representing the red, white, and blue. pic.twitter.com/evDCV7zehM

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) March 12, 2018

Cnossen has called his teammate Soule a “trailblazer” in the sport. “When I was new on the team, he was the inspiration, and I know he’s going to pop a good race here as well,” Cnossen said after winning gold Saturday in his first event.

After Sept. 11, Soule enlisted in the Army and was deployed to Afghanistan. He was severely injured when an IED exploded near his Humvee. Soule had both legs amputated. 

A few years later he got involved in cross-country skiing at a camp in Idaho in 2005 and made his first Paralympic team for Vancouver.

Soule retired from the Army as a specialist (E-4). His medal Tuesday is the second Paralympic bronze of his career, the first coming in 2010.

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#Repost @pva1946 • • • • • • The Motor Slalom competition has begun! 🏁 #nvwg @sports4vets #adaptiveathlete #adaptivesports https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz38RucnlMM/?igshid=1in7aorvk6w6u

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@sampillion: #DeloitteSupports Fly fishing with our veterans at the @DAVHQ @Sports4Vets 2018 #WinterSportsClinic. “If they’re big enough to hook, they’re big enough to cook!” - Ricky, Army vet from VA https://t.co/HLbsFSjNkA

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The cold and wind couldn’t stop the CM Veterans from playing outdoor Pickleball this morning. @onixpickleball equipment Photos by Leo . . . . #ContinueMission #CMinLife #CM #CMFamily #CharlieMike #NoVeteranLeftBehind #Veteran #VeteransHelpingVeterans #Utah #VetsSupportingVets #Sports4Vets #GetMoving #MentalHealth #PhysicalHealth #SuicidePrevention #Pickleball #OnixPickleball #Outdoors https://www.instagram.com/p/CN8Ub4MDJYL/?igshid=177mqi23vvclc

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Thank you @thankspoint for your donation of tickets to our Veterans! The Tulip Festival is incredible. We would also like to thank Bruce Craft from @humana for bringing the snacks after our 2 hour adventure 🇺🇸 . . . #ContinueMission #CMinLife #CM #CMFamily #CharlieMike #NoVeteranLeftBehind #Veteran #VeteransHelpingVeterans #Utah #VetsSupportingVets #Sports4Vets #GetMoving #MentalHealth #PhysicalHealth #SuicidePrevention https://www.instagram.com/p/CN5yKTjjdMX/?igshid=2ddqc3fyfs7i

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I’m thrilled that Veterans have been contacting me to get out and come watch or race. My fourth race went extremely well. I was able to drop my times from 53.107 sec. to 43.706 sec. on the course. Shoutout to Steven who helps new drivers for riding with me to see where I can improve. Special thank you to the @utahregionscca and our collaboration with @vetmotorsports Photos by Danial Ebling and Claudia Robles . . . #ContinueMission #CMinLife #CM #CMFamily #CharlieMike #NoVeteranLeftBehind #Veteran #VeteransHelpingVeterans #Utah #VetsSupportingVets #Sports4Vets #GetMoving #MentalHealth #PhysicalHealth #SuicidePrevention https://www.instagram.com/p/CN24NGtjbOe/?igshid=qma4nwmv7xlz

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Adapt and overcome! Outdoor Pickleball was moved to indoor due to wind and snow ❄️ 🥶 Photos by Leo . . . #ContinueMission #CMinLife #CM #CMFamily #CharlieMike #NoVeteranLeftBehind #Veteran #VeteransHelpingVeterans #Utah #VetsSupportingVets #Sports4Vets #GetMoving #MentalHealth #PhysicalHealth #SuicidePrevention https://www.instagram.com/p/CNqGdaYjwc3/?igshid=1ut7gyvtax72y

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Beautiful morning Nature walk! Pathfinder 2 (our Bus) is getting put to good use. Special thank you to UTA and the @bladehq knife community who made getting the new bus possible plus Bruce from Humana for the snacks 🇺🇸 . . . #ContinueMission #CMinLife #CM #CMFamily #CharlieMike #NoVeteranLeftBehind #Veteran #VeteransHelpingVeterans #Utah #VetsSupportingVets #Sports4Vets #GetMoving #MentalHealth #PhysicalHealth #SuicidePrevention #BladeHQ #Humana https://www.instagram.com/p/CNnu12tDcyJ/?igshid=wu0a2e5p4eu8

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It’s hard to believe I stayed isolated for three years locked in a dark room away from my wife and kids due to my mental health issues. After receiving professional help and putting in the difficult hard work to get my life back, I have found many ways to live my life to fullest with my Post Traumatic Stress, Depression, Anxiety and chronic pain. I have struggles with my mental and physical health but I will not let it control my life ever again! I have found so many coping skills to get me out and moving. Melissa videoed me at my Autocross race yesterday. The starting line is middle of screen and loops back towards Melissa. I finished 9th of 10 and had an ear to ear grin. I will Continue Mission 🇺🇸 Special thank you to @vetmotorsports for the collaboration and the Utah SCCA AutoX Racers for helping me improve my driving skills. . . . #ContinueMission #CMinLife #CM #CMFamily #CharlieMike #NoVeteranLeftBehind #Veteran #VeteransHelpingVeterans #Utah #VetsSupportingVets #Sports4Vets #GetMoving #MentalHealth #PhysicalHealth #SuicidePrevention #VetMotorsports #AutoX #AutoCross #SCCA https://www.instagram.com/p/CNkY2M9DQrp/?igshid=14o1pvqhcq3ka

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Beautiful morning ride with CM Family! We dropped by @stickybirdredbarnfarms after for a great meal, they offer a military discount and are good friends of CM 🇺🇸 . . . #ContinueMission #CMinLife #CM #CMFamily #CharlieMike #NoVeteranLeftBehind #Veteran #VeteransHelpingVeterans #Utah #VetsSupportingVets #Sports4Vets #GetMoving #MentalHealth #PhysicalHealth #SuicidePrevention https://www.instagram.com/p/CNf4on8j_mn/?igshid=18wo2agurnw2k

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Photos by Kaden Martin from race number two. My next race is Sunday. I’m hoping to be a bit more competitive this time. I’ve raced motocross, mountain bikes, and on my feet trail running but cars are a new challenge. Smooth is fast and I’m everything but smooth right now and have lots to learn. Special thank you to the great Utah SCCA AutoX community who have been very helpful and supportive. Plus Peter Cline from @vetmotorsports for getting me started. . . . #ContinueMission #CMinLife #CM #CMFamily #CharlieMike #NoVeteranLeftBehind #Veteran #VeteransHelpingVeterans #Utah #VetsSupportingVets #Sports4Vets #GetMoving #MentalHealth #PhysicalHealth #Autocross #SCCA https://www.instagram.com/p/CNdnLI7DNDa/?igshid=vwr2nbeq9eul

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Great morning playing Pickleball 🇺🇸 Photos by Leo Website will have more photos by M. Franks Equipment by @onixpickleball . . . . #ContinueMission #CMinLife #CM #CMFamily #CharlieMike #NoVeteranLeftBehind #Veteran #VeteransHelpingVeterans #Utah #VetsSupportingVets #Sports4Vets #GetMoving #MentalHealth #PhysicalHealth #SuicidePrevention #Pickleball https://www.instagram.com/p/CNYc9d4jVjY/?igshid=15sue9bfq4rpd

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SOFTBALL 🥎 had a great turnout this morning. Everyone had an amazing time throwing and crushing balls 🥎 Team CM 🇺🇸 . . . #ContinueMission #CMinLife #CM #CMFamily #CharlieMike #NoVeteranLeftBehind #Veteran #VeteransHelpingVeterans #Utah #VetsSupportingVets #Sports4Vets #GetMoving #MentalHealth #PhysicalHealth #SuicidePrevention #Softball https://www.instagram.com/p/CNJVMiyDbh7/?igshid=1odexrkc7sxfq

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Cold but a great morning playing disc golf with the CM Family! As you will see in one of the photos, you must throw the disc from where it lands 🤣 . . . #ContinueMission #CMinLife #CM #CMFamily #CharlieMike #NoVeteranLeftBehind #Veteran #VeteransHelpingVeterans #Utah #VetsSupportingVets #Sports4Vets #GetMoving #MentalHealth #PhysicalHealth #SuicidePrevention #DiscGolf #DiscoverDavis #WoodsCross https://www.instagram.com/p/CM2hllmjO0O/?igshid=15l3b0mbdrqft