The Duke and Duchess of Sussexe Support Navy SEAL Foundation’s New Facility for Veterans.
On Wednesday, November 8, 2023, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, made a rare appearance in San Diego to support the Navy SEAL Foundation’s newest facility for veterans. The Sussexes, along with Navy SEAL Foundation leaders, veterans and their families, officially opened the Warrior Fitness Program West Coast Facility with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The facility features state-of-the-art fitness and workout resources, rehabilitation technology and advanced biometric tracking systems. It aims to optimize human performance for warriors on the battlefield, transitioning to civilian life, or retired from service.
The Navy SEAL Foundation is a non-profit organization that provides critical support for the warriors, veterans, and families of Naval Special Warfare. The Foundation has a four-star rating from Charity Navigator and a perfect score from Guide Star, indicating its transparency and accountability. The Foundation offers various programs and services to address the needs of the Naval Special Warfare community, such as strength and resilience, health and wellness, education and development, and community and legacy.
The Warrior Fitness Program is one of the Foundation’s initiatives to enhance the physical and mental wellness of the Naval Special Warfare personnel and veterans. The program was launched in 2020 in Virginia Beach, Virginia, and has since expanded to San Diego, California. The program provides access to world-class fitness facilities, coaches, trainers, nutritionists, and therapists. The program also incorporates biometric data and feedback to monitor and improve the performance and recovery of the participants. The program is designed to help the warriors and veterans achieve their personal and professional goals, whether they are preparing for a mission, transitioning to a new career, or enjoying retirement.
The Sussexes have been vocal supporters of various U.S. veterans foundations since moving to California in 2020. Prince Harry, who served in the British Army for 10 years and completed two tours in Afghanistan, has a personal connection to the military and veteran community. He is the founder of the Invictus Games, an international sporting event for wounded, injured, and sick service members and veterans. He also attended the Department of Defense’s annual Warrior Games at Naval Station North Island in June 2023, where he met and cheered for the athletes. In addition, he made a surprise appearance at a Chula Vista movie theater in August 2023, where he spoke to the attendees and posed for selfies before a screening of his Netflix docuseries, “Heart of Invictus.”
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex expressed their gratitude and admiration for the Navy SEAL Foundation and the Naval Special Warfare community at the opening ceremony of the Warrior Fitness Program West Coast Facility. They also interacted with the 250 Naval Special Warfare personnel and their families who attended the event. The Sussexes said they were honored to be part of the celebration and to witness the impact of the program on the lives of the warriors and veterans. They also encouraged the public to learn more about the Navy SEAL Foundation and to support its mission of providing a nation of support for the Naval Special Warfare community.
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