

ABOUT USA PAtriots
OUR MISSION
The USA Patriots Softball Team is a 501(c)(3) public charity whose mission is to inspire and educate others while enhancing the health and welfare of Wounded Warrior Amputees. The USA Patriots represents some of our nation’s bravest and most determined heroes, soldiers and veterans. These men and women have sustained severe injuries resulting in amputation, and through extensive rehabilitation, they have become competitive athletes again, playing against able- bodied teams in exhibition games across the country. Their armor now includes prosthetic legs and arms, along with extreme perseverance and attitude. In addition, the team host an annual Kids Camp where we bring in 20 children (between 8-12 years old) with amputations or loss of limbs for a week-long camp where our team members serve as coaches and mentors. The team pays the expenses for the 20 children and one parent/guardian. This is just one example of what makes them America’s Amputee Softball Team, and true USA Patriots.
The USA Patriots are a certified Platinum Nonprofit by GuideStar.
Our Priorities
The USA Patriots athletes are examples of amputees who continue to push the limits of modern prosthetics. Of course, our dream would be the return of our soldiers from harm’s way without the loss of life or limb. Until such a time, our goal is to support and honor our veterans’ sacrifices, and to show others that life without a limb is limitless. In addition to raising funds for our softball program costs, we host an annual Kids Camp where we bring in 20 children (between 8-12 years old) with amputations for a week-long camp where our team members serve as coaches and mentors. The USA Patriots pays all expenses for the 20 children and one guardian. Our Kids Camp for 2018 will be held in Manchester, NH on June 10-17. The video below will show the amazing power of putting Wounded Warrior Amputees on a field with children who are also amputees:
Other Information
Our website, usawwast.org provides a lot of information about the USA Patriots. The USA Patriots is also on Social Media where our fans can follow us. Supporters can “Like” us on Facebook and “Follow” us on Twitter. Links to Social Media can be found at the bottom of the page. The USA Patriots is not affiliated with other charities having the words “Wounded Warrior” in their name (e.g. Wounded Warrior Project, etc.). Since our inception over 85% of our donations have supported programs helping Wounded Warrior Amputees, amputee children, and medical research.


Team Roster
ABOUT
Current Residence: Hackleburg, AL
Service Branch: Army
Rank: Chief Master Sgt. Randy Raper 56th Wing Command Chief
Job Title: ASA/USA Softball Men’s Slow Pitch National Team Coach, Previous Armed Forces Softball Assistant Coach
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Randall Raper is a native of Hackleburg, AL. He served 30 years active duty Air Force, retiring 1 Jan 2011. He is a veteran of Operation Desert Sheild/Storm, Operation Northern Watch, Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom. Randall has played and coached at all levels of softball, including 10 years as Assistant Coach of the U.S. Air Force and Armed Forces softball teams. He also served as Assistant Coach of the USA Men’s Softball Team for 7 years. Randall has been with the USA Patriots for 5 years, now serving as Head Coach and General Manager.
INTERESTS
ABOUT
Current Residence: Eagle River, AK
Owner: Reese Hine
INTERESTS
Softball, taking care of his people, and eating dog treats!
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Hometown: Fond Du Lac, WI
Current Residence: Brownsville, WI
College: Carrol College
Job Title: Team Physical Therapist, DPT
INTERESTS
Information coming soon.
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Hometown: Fond du Lac, WI
Current Residence: Fond du Lac, WI
Service Branch: Air Force
Rank: Senior Airman
Amputations: Lower right leg
INTERESTS
Information coming soon.
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Hometown: St. Croix Virgin Island
Current Residence: St. Croix Virgin Island
Service Branch: Army
Rank: Lt. Colonel
Job Title: Assistant Coach
INTERESTS
Information coming soon.
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Hometown: Fort Wayne, IN
Current Residence: Orland, FL
Service Branch: Army
Rank: Staff Sergeant
Amputations: Left leg below knee.
INTERESTS
Information coming soon.
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Hometown: El Paso, TX
Current Residence: El Paso, TX
Service Branch: Marines
Rank: Sergeant
Amputations: Left below knee
INTERESTS
Information coming soon.
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Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Current Residence: Nutley, NJ
Service Branch: Army
Rank: Sergeant
Amputations: Left below knee
INTERESTS
Softball, Baseball, and Football
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Hometown:
Current Residence: Eagle River, AK
Service Branch: Air Force, EOD
Rank: Master Sergeant
Amputations: Multiple skull/facial fractures, right eye enucleation and left eye corneal
INTERESTS
Information coming soon.
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Hometown: Murfreesboro, TN
Current Residence: Redstone Arsenal, AL
Service Branch: Army
Rank: Sergeant
Amputations: Left Below Knee
INTERESTS
Scuba diving and reading.
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Hometown: Adrian, MI
Current Residence: Brownsville, WI
Service Branch: Army
Rank: Corporal
Amputations: Left Below Knee
INTERESTS
Softball, Baseball, Football, Golf, University of Michigan
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Hometown: Fort Worth, TX
Current Residence: Fort Worth, TX
Service Branch: Marines
Rank: Corporal
Amputations: Bilateral Below Knee
INTERESTS
Softball, Baseball, Hunting, Football, Weightlifting, and Coaching Son’s Baseball Team.
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Hometown: Bronx, NY
Current Residence: New Cumberland, PA
Service Branch: Marines
Rank: Gunnery Sergeant
Amputations: Right Below Knee
INTERESTS
Softball, Baseball, Football, NY Yankees, NY Giants, Art/Drawing, and Family.
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Hometown: Barrington, RI
Current Residence: Arlington, VA
Service Branch: Air Force
Rank: Senior Airman
Amputations: Left Above the Knee
INTERESTS
Softball, Cycling, Volleyball, Kayaking, and Basketball.
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Hometown: Yakima, WA
Current Residence: Cooperstown, NY
Service Branch: Army
Rank: Corporal
Amputations: Left Below Knee
INTERESTS
Softball, Baseball, Disc Gold, Skateboarding, and Drums.
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Hometown: Van Nuys, CA
Current Residence: Northridge, CA
Service Branch: Navy
Rank: Airman
Amputations: Right Below Knee
INTERESTS
Softball, Baseball, Basketball, Muscle Cars, and Skiing.
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Hometown: Merit, TX
Current Residence: Melissa, TX
Service Branch: Army
Rank:
Amputations: Left Below Knee
INTERESTS
Softball and Baseball
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Hometown: Sulphur Springs, TX
Current Residence: San Antonio, TX
Service Branch: Marines
Rank: Lance Corporal
Amputations: Left Below Knee
INTERESTS
Softball, Baseball, Wrestling, Football, Basketball, and Weight Lifting.
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Hometown: Albany, NY
Current Residence: Tampa, FL
Service Branch: Army
Rank: Corporal
Amputations: Right Leg Below Knee
INTERESTS
Softball, Baseball, Working out, and Physical Education.
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Hometown: Newark, OH
Current Residence: Grass Valley, CA
Service Branch: Army
Rank: Staff Sergeant
Amputations: Right Symes
INTERESTS
Softball, Football. Wakeboarding, Basketball, and Fishing.
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Hometown: College Park, GA
Current Residence: Whittier, NC
Service Branch: Navy
Rank: Damage Controlman III
Amputations: Left Leg Below the Knee
INTERESTS
Softball, Georgia Bulldogs, Texas Hold’em Poker, and his Grandkids
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Hometown: Campbellsport, WI
Current Residence: Fond Du Lac, WI
Service Branch: Marines
Rank: Lance Corporal
Amputations: Bilateral Below Knee
INTERESTS
Softball, Baseball, Football, Volleyball, Cycling, Rowing, Swimming, Track & Field, and Soccer.
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Hometown: Sugar Land, TX
Current Residence: Seabrook, TX
Service Branch: Army
Rank:
Amputations: Right Below Knee
INTERESTS
Softball, Baseball, Hunting, Golf, and Fishing.
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Hometown: Grand Forks, ND
Current Residence: Grand Forks, ND
Service Branch: Army
Rank: Sergeant
Amputations: Right Below Knee
INTERESTS
Softball, Volleyball, Hunting, Fishing, Motorcycles, and Snowmobiling.
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Hometown:
Current Residence: Williamsburg, VA
Service Branch: Army
Rank: Sergeant
Amputations: Right Above Knee
INTERESTS
Information coming soon.
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Hometown: St.Croix, US Virgin Islands
Current Residence: Houston, TX
Service Branch: Army
Rank: Colonel
Amputations: Right Below Knee
INTERESTS
Martial Arts and Music
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Hometown: Bath, NY
Current Residence: Bath, NY
Service Branch: Army
Rank: Staff Sergeant
Amputations: Left Below the Knee
INTERESTS
Softball, Golf, Hunting, Fishing
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Hometown: Dighton, MA
Current Residence: Dighton, MA
Service Branch: Army
Rank: Staff Sergeant
Amputations: Left Arm Forequarter
INTERESTS
Softball, Weight Lifting, Golf, Fishing, Baseball, Texas Hold’em Poker, and 4-wheelers.
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Hometown: Atlanta, GA
Current Residence: Long Island, NY
Service Branch: Marines
Rank: Lance Corporal
Amputations: Bilateral Below Knee
INTERESTS
Softball, Baseball. College Football, Soccer, Track, Sky Diving, Snowboarding, Dancing, Traveling, Volunteering, and Biking.
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Hometown: Holden, MA
Current Residence: Jefferson, MA
Service Branch: Air Force
Rank:
Amputations: Right Below Knee
INTERESTS
Coffee, family, spending time with my nieces, and helping people living with limb loss.
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Hometown: Chicago, IL
Current Residence: South Bend, IN
Service Branch: Army
Rank: Specialist
Amputations: Left arm below the elbow
INTERESTS
Traveling, Fine Dining, Quality Family Time, Golf, Softball, Health & Wellness, Leadership, and Veteran’s Advocacy.
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Hometown: West Haven, CT
Current Residence: Mexico, NY
Service Branch: Army
Rank: Sergeant First Class
Amputations: Right Leg Above Knee
INTERESTS
Mobiling, Camping, Hiking, Fishing, Hunting, Shooting Weapons, Public Speaking, Photography, and Video Games.
ABOUT
Current Residence: Hackleburg, AL
Service Branch: Army
Rank: Chief Master Sgt. Randy Raper 56th Wing Command Chief
Job Title: ASA/USA Softball Men’s Slow Pitch National Team Coach, Previous Armed Forces Softball Assistant Coach
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Randall Raper is a native of Hackleburg, AL. He served 30 years active duty Air Force, retiring 1 Jan 2011. He is a veteran of Operation Desert Sheild/Storm, Operation Northern Watch, Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom. Randall has played and coached at all levels of softball, including 10 years as Assistant Coach of the U.S. Air Force and Armed Forces softball teams. He also served as Assistant Coach of the USA Men’s Softball Team for 7 years. Randall has been with the USA Patriots for 5 years, now serving as Head Coach and General Manager.
INTERESTS
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Current Residence: Eagle River, AK
Owner: Reese Hine
INTERESTS
Softball, taking care of his people, and eating dog treats!
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Hometown: Fond Du Lac, WI
Current Residence: Brownsville, WI
College: Carrol College
Job Title: Team Physical Therapist, DPT
INTERESTS
Information coming soon.
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Hometown: Fond du Lac, WI
Current Residence: Fond du Lac, WI
Service Branch: Air Force
Rank: Senior Airman
Amputations: Lower right leg
INTERESTS
Information coming soon.
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Hometown: St. Croix Virgin Island
Current Residence: St. Croix Virgin Island
Service Branch: Army
Rank: Lt. Colonel
Job Title: Assistant Coach
INTERESTS
Information coming soon.
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Hometown: Fort Wayne, IN
Current Residence: Orland, FL
Service Branch: Army
Rank: Staff Sergeant
Amputations: Left leg below knee.
INTERESTS
Information coming soon.
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Hometown: El Paso, TX
Current Residence: El Paso, TX
Service Branch: Marines
Rank: Sergeant
Amputations: Left below knee
INTERESTS
Information coming soon.
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Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Current Residence: Nutley, NJ
Service Branch: Army
Rank: Sergeant
Amputations: Left below knee
INTERESTS
Softball, Baseball, and Football
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Hometown:
Current Residence: Eagle River, AK
Service Branch: Air Force, EOD
Rank: Master Sergeant
Amputations: Multiple skull/facial fractures, right eye enucleation and left eye corneal
INTERESTS
Information coming soon.
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Hometown: Murfreesboro, TN
Current Residence: Redstone Arsenal, AL
Service Branch: Army
Rank: Sergeant
Amputations: Left Below Knee
INTERESTS
Scuba diving and reading.
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Hometown: Adrian, MI
Current Residence: Brownsville, WI
Service Branch: Army
Rank: Corporal
Amputations: Left Below Knee
INTERESTS
Softball, Baseball, Football, Golf, University of Michigan
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Hometown: Fort Worth, TX
Current Residence: Fort Worth, TX
Service Branch: Marines
Rank: Corporal
Amputations: Bilateral Below Knee
INTERESTS
Softball, Baseball, Hunting, Football, Weightlifting, and Coaching Son’s Baseball Team.
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Hometown: Bronx, NY
Current Residence: New Cumberland, PA
Service Branch: Marines
Rank: Gunnery Sergeant
Amputations: Right Below Knee
INTERESTS
Softball, Baseball, Football, NY Yankees, NY Giants, Art/Drawing, and Family.
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Hometown: Barrington, RI
Current Residence: Arlington, VA
Service Branch: Air Force
Rank: Senior Airman
Amputations: Left Above the Knee
INTERESTS
Softball, Cycling, Volleyball, Kayaking, and Basketball.
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Hometown: Yakima, WA
Current Residence: Cooperstown, NY
Service Branch: Army
Rank: Corporal
Amputations: Left Below Knee
INTERESTS
Softball, Baseball, Disc Gold, Skateboarding, and Drums.
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Hometown: Van Nuys, CA
Current Residence: Northridge, CA
Service Branch: Navy
Rank: Airman
Amputations: Right Below Knee
INTERESTS
Softball, Baseball, Basketball, Muscle Cars, and Skiing.
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Hometown: Merit, TX
Current Residence: Melissa, TX
Service Branch: Army
Rank:
Amputations: Left Below Knee
INTERESTS
Softball and Baseball
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Hometown: Sulphur Springs, TX
Current Residence: San Antonio, TX
Service Branch: Marines
Rank: Lance Corporal
Amputations: Left Below Knee
INTERESTS
Softball, Baseball, Wrestling, Football, Basketball, and Weight Lifting.
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Hometown: Albany, NY
Current Residence: Tampa, FL
Service Branch: Army
Rank: Corporal
Amputations: Right Leg Below Knee
INTERESTS
Softball, Baseball, Working out, and Physical Education.
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Hometown: Newark, OH
Current Residence: Grass Valley, CA
Service Branch: Army
Rank: Staff Sergeant
Amputations: Right Symes
INTERESTS
Softball, Football. Wakeboarding, Basketball, and Fishing.
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Hometown: College Park, GA
Current Residence: Whittier, NC
Service Branch: Navy
Rank: Damage Controlman III
Amputations: Left Leg Below the Knee
INTERESTS
Softball, Georgia Bulldogs, Texas Hold’em Poker, and his Grandkids
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Hometown: Campbellsport, WI
Current Residence: Fond Du Lac, WI
Service Branch: Marines
Rank: Lance Corporal
Amputations: Bilateral Below Knee
INTERESTS
Softball, Baseball, Football, Volleyball, Cycling, Rowing, Swimming, Track & Field, and Soccer.
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Hometown: Sugar Land, TX
Current Residence: Seabrook, TX
Service Branch: Army
Rank:
Amputations: Right Below Knee
INTERESTS
Softball, Baseball, Hunting, Golf, and Fishing.
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Hometown: Grand Forks, ND
Current Residence: Grand Forks, ND
Service Branch: Army
Rank: Sergeant
Amputations: Right Below Knee
INTERESTS
Softball, Volleyball, Hunting, Fishing, Motorcycles, and Snowmobiling.
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Hometown:
Current Residence: Williamsburg, VA
Service Branch: Army
Rank: Sergeant
Amputations: Right Above Knee
INTERESTS
Information coming soon.
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Hometown: St.Croix, US Virgin Islands
Current Residence: Houston, TX
Service Branch: Army
Rank: Colonel
Amputations: Right Below Knee
INTERESTS
Martial Arts and Music
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Hometown: Bath, NY
Current Residence: Bath, NY
Service Branch: Army
Rank: Staff Sergeant
Amputations: Left Below the Knee
INTERESTS
Softball, Golf, Hunting, Fishing
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Hometown: Dighton, MA
Current Residence: Dighton, MA
Service Branch: Army
Rank: Staff Sergeant
Amputations: Left Arm Forequarter
INTERESTS
Softball, Weight Lifting, Golf, Fishing, Baseball, Texas Hold’em Poker, and 4-wheelers.
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Hometown: Atlanta, GA
Current Residence: Long Island, NY
Service Branch: Marines
Rank: Lance Corporal
Amputations: Bilateral Below Knee
INTERESTS
Softball, Baseball. College Football, Soccer, Track, Sky Diving, Snowboarding, Dancing, Traveling, Volunteering, and Biking.
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Hometown: Holden, MA
Current Residence: Jefferson, MA
Service Branch: Air Force
Rank:
Amputations: Right Below Knee
INTERESTS
Coffee, family, spending time with my nieces, and helping people living with limb loss.
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Hometown: Chicago, IL
Current Residence: South Bend, IN
Service Branch: Army
Rank: Specialist
Amputations: Left arm below the elbow
INTERESTS
Traveling, Fine Dining, Quality Family Time, Golf, Softball, Health & Wellness, Leadership, and Veteran’s Advocacy.
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Hometown: West Haven, CT
Current Residence: Mexico, NY
Service Branch: Army
Rank: Sergeant First Class
Amputations: Right Leg Above Knee
INTERESTS
Mobiling, Camping, Hiking, Fishing, Hunting, Shooting Weapons, Public Speaking, Photography, and Video Games.


BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Josh Wege, retired Lance Corporal in the United States Marines Corps, currently plays for the Wounded Warrior Amputee Softball Team. On his first tour of duty in Afghanistan, his vehicle struck a two hundred pound improvised explosive device which resulted in the amputations of both his legs below the knees.
Jack Jones brings in-depth softball experience to the Wounded Warrior Amputee Softball Team Board of Directors. He has participated in ASA softball for 43 years in Indiana, South Dakota and North Dakota. He has played, managed and sponsored teams that have won 26 North Dakota ASA State Championships and 6 ASA National Championships.
Bob Eisiminger’ s military career started when he enlisted in the Army as a Helicopter Crew Chief in 1983. Bob then attended the United States Military Academy; West Point and was commissioned an Air Defense Artillery Officer upon graduation. He served as a Tactical Control Officer and Platoon Leader in HAWK units in Germany and as a Public Affairs Officer at Fort Bliss, Texas. He is a graduate of the US Army’s Airborne School and Jungle Warfare Course. In October of 1992, he was medically discharged from the Army due to numerous shoulder operations. His memberships in Military Organizations include the following: Lifetime Member of Disabled American Veterans (1993 - Present); Member of the American Legion (1993 – Present); Lifetime Member of the Air Defense Artillery Association (1989 – Present); Lifetime Member of AUSA (2011- Present); and Member of The Military Order of the Carabao (2015 – Present)
Jeanne Tumanjan began working for Tumanjan Homes Inc., a family owned development company in 1977 and is now an administrator. She was also a Licensed Acupuncture in California for 25 years and served on the California Medical Board, Acupuncture Committee as a Governor appointee. Ms. Tumanjan has also been an event planner for over 30 years and has devoted the last 14 years to fundraising for non-profits and Veteran charities. In 2018 she was the recipient of the “Women of the Year” Award for The State of California.
Brian has served with the USA Patriots for 4 years and has dedicated much of his time helping and mentoring children who face the challenges of limb loss. After a deployment while serving in the United States Air Force, Brian was hit by a vehicle on his motorcycle, which caused the amputation of his right leg below the knee.
Brent has traveled with the team for 3 years after an injury occurred while serving in Afghanistan while in the United States Army resulting in the amputation of his leg. When not on the field, Brent is spending time with his family. Brent holds an MBA in Business Administration from the American Military University.
Steve “Pup” Shortland is an Air Force retiree and brings a great deal of softball experience to the organization. He served as a highly successful Head Coach of the Air Force team from 2002-2015, winning the Armed Forces Softball Championship eight times. He was also the first ever head coach of Team USA (the US Men’s National Slow Pitch team) and served in that role for nine years.
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Interested in Becoming
Part of the Team?
The USA Patriots are always looking for Active Duty Military Personnel and Veterans with amputations to tryout and potentially become part of the team.
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