Andrew Grassette

Hospital Corpsman Second Class Andrew Grassette comes from a family who has served in the military as service members or as civilians. When always considered himself a helper and was drawn to the military because it would allow him to build a career helping others. He enlisted in 2013 to become a Corpsman because he wanted to serve with the Marines. His care team suggested that he participate in the regional adaptive sports at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Maryland, and from there he learned about the national program. He attended his first camp in November 2024, where he grew to love sitting volleyball. “[Navy Wounded Warrior] showed me that I am more than my disabilities and they do not define me. That I am more capable, despite my injuries, and there is so much out there that I can conquer.” Away from adaptive sports, Grassette and his wife love to go on hikes with their daughter and their dogs.