Dantrell Chaplin

Chief Intelligence Specialist Dantrell “Dani” Chaplin joined the Navy in 2003 because she wanted to see the globe and earn her degree. She joined Navy Wounded Warrior in Navy Region Southeast and began participating in events in Jacksonville, Fla. There she met Information System Technician Second Class Ainesey “Iggy” Inguanzo, who participated in the 2024 Warrior Games. Inguanzo shared her experience with the transformative power of adaptive recreation. “Her passion ignited a spark within me, revealing a world where physical limitations were not barriers, but rather challenges to be overcome. Navy Wounded Warrior became a lifeline for me, connecting me with other wounded warriors, sharing experiences, and finding that shared understanding is incredibly powerful.” She participated in her first camp in November 2024 and found a new love for archery. Now she and Iggy will be teammates together in Colorado Springs, Colo. Outside of sports, Chaplin enjoys her “me time” with simple pleasures like window shopping, casual dinners at home, movie nights, and time well-spent with loved ones. “Family is my anchor, and those connections bring me immense happiness and support.”