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Air Force Wounded Warrior Program

Air Force Wounded Warrior Program

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Staff Sgt. James Crow

Staff Sgt. Sahara Fales

Staff Sgt. JaoTorey Johnson

Airman 1st Class Ashley Mikaio

Shawn Sprayberry

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Recent News Stories

Resiliency as part of the healing process

11.13.2018 | Story by Shawn Sprayberry

The Air Force Wounded Warrior Program (AFW2) kicked off its Northeast Region Warrior CARE Event at the National Harbor this morning, starting the week with a day of resiliency programs featuring music, yoga, journaling and improvisational comedy workshops.

CARE Event spotlight: Kevin Greene

08.30.2018 | Story by Alexx Pons

Life happens in an instant; and while the damage and destruction can take years to clean up and rebuild, dramatic and unforeseeable change occurs...

CARE Event spotlight: DeMarcus Garrett

08.29.2018 | Story by Alexx Pons

“I never considered myself a wounded warrior… at least not immediately after I was injured. I was not blown up like my brother who served in...

CARE Event spotlight: Paula Pareja

08.29.2018 | Story by Alexx Pons

Recent statistics published by the Anxiety and Depression Association of America estimate that roughly 7.7 million Americans age 18 and older...

Behind the scenes: Ambassador Workshop

08.29.2018 | Story by Alexx Pons

Voice is more than simply speaking; it engages the entire self – the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual selves. The act of giving a...

Warrior Games special: Finding the will to carry on

06.04.2018 | Story by Staff Sgt. Alexx Pons

Cory Sandoval retired as a staff sergeant after serving more than six years in the Air Force as a battlefield weather forecaster; a career which...

2018 Warrior Games recap: Day 1 competition

06.03.2018 | Story by Staff Sgt. Alexx Pons

The 2018 Warrior Games officially kick-off June 2 here, and Team Air Force came out with a strong start, claiming 66 medals across track and field events.

Warrior Games profile: Joshua Smith

06.01.2018 | Story by Staff Sgt. Alexx Pons

Retired Tech. Sgt. Josh Smith enlisted in the Air Force in 2003 as an aircrew flight equipment specialist.

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Recent Images

Warrior Games Sitting Volleyball Finals

06.30.2019 | Photo by Staff Sgt. James Crow

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. (Ret.) Andres Rodriguez, Team Air Force athlete, sets a volleyball during warmups at the Department of Defense Warrior...

Warriors compete in Sitting Volleyball Finals

06.30.2019 | Photo by Staff Sgt. Sahara Fales

Crowd members cheer on Team Air Force during a sitting volleyball competition, June 30, 2019, in Tampa, Florida. Team Air Force competed against...

Wounded Warriors Unique Swim Technique

06.29.2019 | Photo by Master Sgt. David Long

Marine Corps Veteran Pfc. Isaac Blunt competes in the 50 meter backstroke using his unique adaptive swim technique during the 2019 DoD Warrior...

Wounded Warrior Backstroke

06.29.2019 | Photo by Master Sgt. David Long

US Air Force retired Staff Sgt. Seth Pena competes in the 50 meter backstroke at the Long Center Sports Complex during the 2019 DoD Warrior Games....

Warriors Compete in Shooting Competition

06.28.2019 | Photo by Staff Sgt. Sahara Fales

Staff Sgt. Bryon Brightman Sr. competes in a shooting competition at the 2019 Department of Defense Warrior Games, June 28, 2019, in Tampa,...

Warrior Games Wheelchair Rugby Finals

06.28.2019 | Photo by Staff Sgt. James Crow

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman John Berry IV, Team Air Force athlete, fields a pass during warmups at the Department of Defense Warrior Games...

Warrior Games Wheelchair Rugby Competition

06.27.2019 | Photo by Staff Sgt. James Crow

Team Air Force Master Sgt. (Ret.) Andres Rodriguez (left) receives an inbound pass from Maj. (Ret.) Lisa McCranie during the Department of Defense...

Forefather of Warriors

06.27.2019 | Photo by Master Sgt. David Long

Staff Sgt. Walter Larsen of the US Army Air Corps (1942-1945) made a special visit to the 2019 Warrior Games being held in Tampa, Florida. ...

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Recent News Stories

Resiliency as part of the healing process

11.13.2018 | Story by Shawn Sprayberry

The Air Force Wounded Warrior Program (AFW2) kicked off its Northeast Region Warrior CARE Event at the National Harbor this morning, starting the week with a day of resiliency programs featuring music, yoga, journaling and improvisational comedy workshops.

CARE Event spotlight: Kevin Greene

08.30.2018 | Story by Alexx Pons

Life happens in an instant; and while the damage and destruction can take years to clean up and rebuild, dramatic and unforeseeable change occurs...

CARE Event spotlight: DeMarcus Garrett

08.29.2018 | Story by Alexx Pons

“I never considered myself a wounded warrior… at least not immediately after I was injured. I was not blown up like my brother who served in...

CARE Event spotlight: Paula Pareja

08.29.2018 | Story by Alexx Pons

Recent statistics published by the Anxiety and Depression Association of America estimate that roughly 7.7 million Americans age 18 and older...

Behind the scenes: Ambassador Workshop

08.29.2018 | Story by Alexx Pons

Voice is more than simply speaking; it engages the entire self – the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual selves. The act of giving a...

Warrior Games special: Finding the will to carry on

06.04.2018 | Story by Staff Sgt. Alexx Pons

Cory Sandoval retired as a staff sergeant after serving more than six years in the Air Force as a battlefield weather forecaster; a career which...

2018 Warrior Games recap: Day 1 competition

06.03.2018 | Story by Staff Sgt. Alexx Pons

The 2018 Warrior Games officially kick-off June 2 here, and Team Air Force came out with a strong start, claiming 66 medals across track and field events.

Warrior Games profile: Joshua Smith

06.01.2018 | Story by Staff Sgt. Alexx Pons

Retired Tech. Sgt. Josh Smith enlisted in the Air Force in 2003 as an aircrew flight equipment specialist.

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Recent Videos

Virtual Ambassador Briefings

07.01.2020 | Video by Shawn Sprayberry

The Air Force Wounded Warrior Program is offering virtual Ambassador outreach briefings across the Air Force.

It is not Goodbye, it's see ya' around

06.30.2020 | Video by Neil Lobeda

Colonel Michael J. Flatten has served as Director for the Air Force Wounded Warrior Program (AFW2) for the last 3 years and we are saddened to say...

Caregiver Highlight: Greg Grahm

05.01.2020 | Video by Neil Lobeda

AFW2 Caregiver Greg Grahm: “I am extremely excited about what the future has for both myself as a caregiver and what I can help my warrior wife...

Caregiver Highlight: Tony Rivera

05.01.2020 | Video by Neil Lobeda

Caregiver Tony Rivera: “Regardless of the title everyone has a loved one and you should be doing anything you can to support...

Caregiver Highlight: Robert Miller

05.01.2020 | Video by Neil Lobeda

Robert Miller: "Being a Caregiver to me means being present for my warrior, somebody that is there for the ins the outs, the ups and downs, and...

Empowerment In Transition Testimonial

03.10.2020 | Video by Neil Lobeda

Here at AFW2, we strive to equip, encourage, and empower Wounded Warriors to develop and achieve long-term career and life goals, while providing...

The Impact of Sharing Stories of Recovery and...

02.19.2020 | Video by Neil Lobeda

Lt Col Katharine McGregor did not know much about our mission at AFW2 until an outreach opportunity she attended at Joint Base Pearl...

Air Force Wounded Warrior Program Mission Overview

01.01.2020 | Video by Neil Lobeda

The United States Air Force continues to honor the sacrifices of wounded Airmen, their families and the caregivers who support them. As a...

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