ASSOCIATE Magazine FBINAA Q3-2025

Continued from "Helps Military Service Members", on page 33

2nd Lieutenant Brian Shaughnessy is a recovering service member assigned to the Marine Corps’ Wounded Warrior Regiment Walter Reed-Fort Belvoir Detachment who attended the FBINA Fitness Challenges multiple times. 2nd Lt. Shaughnessy stated, “They were always a great experience, but more importantly they allowed Marines and law enforcement to come together and create a stronger sense of comradery and purpose through physical training.” Colonel Marina D. Foster, Commanding Officer of the Marine Corps’ Wounded Warrior Regiment reflected that “Our motto at the Wounded Warrior Regiment is Etiam in Pugna—‘still in the fight.’ When we join forces with partners like the FBI National Academy and the Force Fitness Instructors from The Basic School, it’s about more than a workout; it’s a shared experience that reminds our recovering Marines and Sailors that they’re part of something bigger. Seeing them connect, push their limits, and share laughs and grit with others outside the regiment creates a camaraderie that extends beyond traditional recovery programs. These moments reinforce that they’re still warriors, still in the fight, and always supported.” John Fearing of the FBI Physical Training Unit commented, “That having the opportunity to train at the historic Butler Stadium with the Wounded Warrior Regiment is a highlight of the National Academy PT program. During their time at the National Academy, these LE officers get a chance to improve both their bodies and their minds. LE officers experience a lot throughout their careers, and it takes a toll. Seeing what the recovering service members have overcome, and their grit and resilience is truly motivating. It’s an honor to train alongside them and it inspires me as an instructor to do whatever I can to help these incredible men and women perform at their best by getting stronger, faster, and moving better.” In October 2024, Colonel Foster designated the event as a “Unit PT”, meaning the entire staff of the USMC Wounded Warrior Regiment and the FBINA would be united by a common effort to participate and exercise alongside recovering military service members on their road to recovery. When future sessions of the FBINA carry on the tradition to show support to those working toward overcoming amazing obstacles, more than 300 person nel will attend to provide hope and inspiration to our nation’s recovering warriors. (Page 32, top left) Marine Corps Wounded Warrior Regiment, MCB Quantico: U.S. Marines with Wounded Warrior Regiment (WWR) and students from Class 292 of the Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy conduct group pushups during a joint physical training event at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Oct. 30, 2024. (Page 32, b ottom left) Marine Corps Wounded Warrior Regiment, MCB Quantico: U.S. Marines with Wounded Warrior Regiment (WWR) and students from Class 292 of the Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy conduct warm-up exercises during a joint physical training event at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Oct. 30, 2024. Hosted quarterly by WWR, this event aims to boost morale and camara derie, supporting the regiment’s efforts to strengthen recovering service members through physical activity and nutritional education. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Enos Jimenez).

About the Authors: Marc Savine , MPA – Mr. Savine serves as the Senior Program Director of the military adaptive sports programs for the U.S. Marine Corps Wounded Warrior Regiment headquartered in Quantico, Va. The recovery care programs provide comprehensive and coordinated support for Marines and Sailors recover ing from combat and non-combat related injuries. Mr. Savine retired from the FBI as a Chief in the FBI Training Division overseeing physical fitness training programs. Rachel Jordan PhD, ATC, NASM PES/CES – Dr. Rachel Jordan serves as the Warrior Athlete Reconditioning Program Manager for the Walter Reed and Fort Belvoir Detachments of the U.S. Marine Corps Wounded Warrior Regiment in Bethesda, Maryland. Her primary respon sibilities are to provide recovering service members tai lored and individualized exercise and wellness activities that complement their medical care plan. Dr. Jordan re ceived her doctorate in Human and Sports Performance from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions. She also holds a master’s of science in Sports Psychol ogy and a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science: Athletic Training. She has been a certified Athletic Trainer for more than 15 years.

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