Samantha Frey

1st Lt. Samantha Frey has been active duty for over three years. Her life turned upside down when she suddenly became sick. The 26-year-old could not work, exercise, or live in the way she had functioned before. She arrived at the Fort Bragg SRU surrounded by uncertainty, not knowing what was wrong or what the rest of her life would look like. Through adaptive sports, 1st Lt. Frey was able to feel capable again. Focusing on new ways to exercise gave her an anchor
while surrounded by so many unknowns. Setting goals and training again gave her that sense of purpose and satisfaction that she had been missing.

She learned to appreciate in her journey is to “be grateful for what you are currently capable of.” 1st Lt. Frey is grateful for her partner, family, and friends for their continuous support.

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“Through adaptive sports, I was able to feel capable again. Focusing on new ways to exercise gave me an anchor while surrounded by so many unknowns.”

– 1st Lt. Samantha Frey