Golden Age Games celebrate 40 years of competition, camaraderie and healthy aging

Veterans from 48 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and American Samoa descended on Tampa, Florida, this week, eager to reconnect with old friends, size up competitors and begin another unforgettable National Veterans Golden Age Games —this year celebrating its 40th anniversary. More than medals: friendship and purpose The halls buzzed with greetings, laughter and slaps on the back as the more than 1,300 participants looked ahead to a week filled with…