BAD ASS!

A Wounded Warrior swims laps during practice for the 2012 Marine Corps Trials at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 15, 2012. Wounded Warrior Marines, veterans and allies are competing in the second annual trials, which include swimming, wheelchair basketball, sitting volleyball, track and field, archery and shooting. The top 50 performing Marines will earn the opportunity to compete in the Wounded Warrior Games in Colorado Springs in May.
(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Chelsea Flowers)

 

 

First he volunteered for service.

Then he went to war.

He was gravely wounded but instead of sitting on his ass getting fat and lazy, he's out there busting his butt--still competing.

Beyond impressive.  Every time a Marine drops out of run 'cause he hurts or whatever, he should be shown this pic.

Bad Ass!

NOTE*
This photo represents every Marine, Soldier, Sailor, Airman and Coast Guardsman that are participating in these events.  You guys and gals put a whole lot of shit into perspective.  Thanks.