For former U.S. Army armaments specialist Shawn Cheshire, participating in the Invictus Games is a “chance of a lifetime” and ranks “second best to serving in the military.” She said she “gets goose bumps just thinking about representing the United States” and competing against warrior athletes from around the world. Cheshire’s journey to these games began in 2009. While working as an emergency medical technician, she fell while carrying a patient to the ambulance and hit her head, resulting in a complete loss of vision, as well as confidence. She made a choice to overcome her fear and step into the world of adaptive sports. “Adaptive reconditioning has given me a focus to get out of bed and to the gym to train. I am in better shape, which helps me to feel confident,” she said. She is looking forward to compete in the Cycling during the Games.