2015 DOD Warrior Games to begin June 19 Published June 8, 2015 Marine Corps Base Quantico, VA -- The opening ceremony for the 2015 Department of Defense Warrior Games will be June 19, 11 a.m., at the National Museum of the Marine Corps located at 18900 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Triangle, Virginia. The Air Force will be represented by 40 team members and five alternates, including 22 active duty Airmen and 23 retired/separated members. This historic opening ceremony will mark the commencement of the first DOD-led Warrior Games competition. The event will include opening remarks from Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter and will be attended by senior military and government leaders from across the National Capitol Region. The opening ceremony will be live-streamed at http://defensetv.tv/. Admission to the Warrior Games, including the opening ceremony, is open to the public. However, access will be limited and registration is required through CVENT at www.cvent.com/d/6rq2x3/6X. It is recommended that all spectators, guests and media representatives arrive at least two hours prior to the event in order to ensure timely access to the event site. The event will showcase the resiliency and fighting spirit of our service members and veterans, and will highlight 270 of the finest athletes from all military branches and our partners in the British Armed Forces, as well as the faithful support of their caregivers, families and the Military Adaptive Sports Program. To track the progress of the Air Force warriors go to the AFW2 Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/AirForceWoundedWarrior or follow them on Twitter at https://twitter.com/afw2. For more information on the Air Force Wounded Warrior program, visit www.woundedwarrior.af.mil. For more information on Warrior Games, email the host installation at WWR_PAO@usmc.mil.