Redmond Ramos joined the Navy ten days after leaving high school in 2007 as a Corpsman. In 2011 Redmond was wounded in Afganistan whilst serving with the 3rd Battalion 5th Marine Regiment. His left leg was badly wounded by an improvised explosive device whilst running over the battlefield to administer care to a wounded Marine. Despite numerous operations to save the limb it was ultimately amputated. He currently works in military combat training. He will be competing in Field-Discus, Sitting Volleyball, Swimming and Track running.

Dennis Ramsay was an RAE Field Engineer during his time in the Australian Defence Force. He has since retired and is now looking forward to competing in Athletics, Wheelchair Basketball, Wheelchair Rugby and Sitting Volleyball during the Games.

Netra Rana was injured during service and had to have his left leg aputated below the knee. During his recovery process, Rana took up Sitting Volleyball and has since participated in the 2012 London Paralympic Sitting Volley Ball team finishing 8th place.

In 2011 Matthias Rast was wounded in action with a gunshot wound. He has said; “I need sport to get emotional stability”. That is why he is looking forward to competing for Gold in Sitting Volleyball, Indoor Rowing and Athletics

Henri Rebujent suffered from left foot trauma by an improvised explosive devise when he was serving the Paratroops Marine Regiment. He looks forward to the Games raising awareness of wounded military and will be competing in Swimming, Cycling, Athletics.

Corporal Luke Reeson and his team came under attack during a patrol in Afghanistan on November 2012. The team began to run towards a nearby helicopter when Reeson was shot. Two bullets hit his bag, but the third and fourth penertrated his body. In an interview Resson said: “I was shot in both legs, in the shin and my backside, I collapsed and fell over and everything went numb.” The injury Luke sustained meant he could no longer run anymore, an activity he deeply enjoyed. So he returned to a sport he used to excel in as a child- Swimming. He has since qualified as an ASA Level 1 Swimming Teacher and is completing his Level 2 in August. Reeson also volunteers at a local club working with children. He also helps support wounded, injured and sick servicemen and woman at Help for Heroes open pool Swimming Events.

Marianne Reilly has suffered from anxiety, panic attacks and insomnia. The power of sport has helped build her confidence, and she is proud to be representing the USA in Athletics and Cycling.

Retired U.S. Army Captain William Reynolds has met the challenges of his injury head on, and is hoping to turn them into gold in Athletics, Swimming and Sitting Volleyball at the Games. He is looking forward to competing because it gives him the chance to once again wear the uniform and “to represent it proudly overseas in a positive light.” Reynolds, lost his left leg after an improvised explosive device detonated in Iraq.“ Adaptive sports, especially cycling, played a prominent role in my recovery and rehabilitation process,” he said. “Adaptive activities help to keep me mentally and physically fit so that I can focus on the more challenging aspects of life.” Those challenges have included a successful transition from the military to civilian life. Following his two years of rehabilitation he earned a Masters of Business Administration and a Masters in Public Health from the University of Rochester, New York, and now works as a consultant.

Ssgt. Rich was diagnosed with Brain and Spinal Cord Cancer when serving in the US Military, and will now be competing in Cycling and Wheelchair Basketball.

Rick Richard was injured whilst changing a winch cable on a 5 tone truck. The injury lead to the loss of his right leg. He is currently the longest serving amputee in the Canadian Armed Forces. He has been involved with “Soldier On” for 7 years, and carried the olympic torch at the Vancouver Paralympic Games. He is also a fully qualified adaptive ski instructor. Rick will be competing in Track running and the Field-Shot Put and Discus

Mickaela Richards suffered hip, pelvis and right shoulder dislocation during a training accident while serving with the Royal Navy. Since then, she has competed in various Athletics events including the 2012 Warrior Games in the USA. She has also competed in Track and Sitting Volleyball at 2013 Warrior Games. Richards will be representing the British Armed Forces Team in Athletics.

Stephen Richards suffers from PTSD, ME and RA. The illnesses combined effect mental and physical health. However, Richards has been fighting back against these conditions. Through his dedication and strength, he was selected in August to represent the British Armed Forces team in Archery.

Christian Richardson was severely injured during service, this resulted in a double amputation above the knee. He will be representing Denmark in Archery.