Gabriela Carbajal

Gunnery Sgt. Gabriela Carbajal, a Marine Corps veteran from Denver, served nearly two decades as a combat photographer, embedding with units across multiple deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. Injuries stem from the cumulative physical strain of combat operations, compounded by neurological conditions and post-traumatic stress developed over the course of service.

Assigned to Wounded Warrior Battalion–West in 2024, Carbajal found a turning point through the Warrior Athlete Reconditioning Program. Now competing in cycling and rowing, Carbajal continues to push through physical limitations while rebuilding confidence and mental strength, with goals focused on long-term stability, continued education, and preparing for the next chapter of life.