Each athlete goes through basic training, just like any other soldier, and is required to stay up to date on responsibilities such as weapons qualification.
The duo are among five from the Army program competing this year, joining Frank Del Duca and Hakeem Abdul-Saboor, both specialists and on the bobsled team, and luger Emily Sweeney, who is a sergeant.
“I think it’s the biggest honor and privilege that I can have," Sweeney said. “I’m so grateful to be a part of two amazing groups, right? We have WCAP and soldiers that comprise that group and then we also have Team USA, which is another incredible group of human beings.
The athletes receive the same pay and benefits, including a housing allowance, as other soldiers on active duty.Good said he made a six-year commitment to the Army, adding he may be in the military even longer than that.While the Olympians make a lot of personal sacrifices to chase their dreams athletically, they also have to balance their commitment to the military.“Our sport is pretty niche in the U.S.
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