Jonathan Dowling

Commander Jonathan “Jon” Dowling joined the Navy in 2003 because he had a strong desire to service his country, and he stayed because of the camaraderie and purpose he found while working toward a common mission. His most rewarding mission was as the judge advocate for Pacific Partnership on the USNS Mercy, a hospital ship that supports disaster relief efforts and humanitarian missions. He served side-by-side with partners on the multinational staff to strengthen America’s relationships with the Indo-Pacific. He came to adaptive sports after his Navy Wounded Warrior care team encouraged him to attend a camp in January 2025. He learned to train in many new sports, but wheelchair basketball became his new favorite. “This program has given me a renewed sense of purpose in working with the Navy team pursing a common goal of competing at the DoD Warrior Games.” In his free time, Dowling enjoys cycling, sailing, listening to audio books, coaching youth basketball, and hiking.