Keesler hopeful heads to wounded warrior camp Published Feb. 8, 2011 By Air Force News Service WASHINGTON -- The Air Forces Services Agency has invited 32 athletes to the 2011 Air Force Warrior Team training camp Feb. 7-11 in San Antonio. Damian Orslene, a retired chief master sergeant from Keesler, a member of the 2010 Air Force team, will be at the training camp, hoping to be selected for this year's games. "It's an honor to be considered for selection again," the chief said. Of the athletes attending the Air Force Warrior Team training camp, 25 will be selected to represent the Air Force in the 2011 Warrior Games, an Olympic-style competition open to wounded, ill and injured military members and veterans, May 16-21 in Colorado Springs, Colo. "I'm confident we'll have a great team this year," said Capt. Courtnee Cruz, the Air Force warrior and survivor care policy chief. "We're looking forward to getting an outstanding team together and represent the Air Force well at the games." This year's team will consist of 25 Airmen from a variety of backgrounds. "It is my hope to be given the privilege to represent my United States Air Force in this spirited competition between the U.S. services," said Tech. Sgt. Francis Reilly, a 2011 Air Force Warrior Team hopeful from Hurlburt Field, Fla. About 200 warriors from all services will compete in the 2011 games in such events as archery, cycling, basketball, shooting, swimming, track and field and volleyball. "The goal of these games isn't necessarily to determine the best athletes," Captain Cruz said. "The goal is to maximize wounded veterans' abilities and to show them their true potential through competitive sports." The Warrior Games are developed through the partnership of the U.S. Olympic Committee, Department of Defense and sponsors. For information, visit www.woundedwarrior.af.mil.