An Effingham native will be among more than 200 wounded, ill and injured service members and veterans competing at the 2026 Warrior Games this month in San Antonio. Retired Navy Aircrew Survival Equipmentman First Class James Shoemaker will represent Team Navy, competing in archery, sitting volleyball, swimming and track. The eight‑day event starting June 13 brings together athletes from across the military services and highlights the resilience and recovery of those injured in the line of duty.