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Air Force Wounded Warrior Program

Air Force Wounded Warrior Program

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Master Sgt. David Long

Capt. Belena Marquez

Jay Martinez

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

Embrace the training

04.13.2019 | Photo by Shawn Sprayberry

Retired Tech. Sgt. Joshua Smith is enjoying the first day of training at Hurlburt Field, Fla. this week. He, along with the other members of Team...

"Jedi" shooter

03.04.2019 | Photo by Master Sgt. David Long

Seth Pena, Staff Sgt. retired USAF, calmly channels his warrior spirit as he takes aim during the 2019 Air Force Trials at Nellis AFB. Seth...

Steady Shot

03.04.2019 | Photo by Master Sgt. David Long

Technical Sgt. Trevor Brewer, USAF, takes his time on his final shot during the 2019 Air Force Trials at Nellis AFB, NV. Trevor maintained his...

Speed is key

03.04.2019 | Photo by Shawn Sprayberry

Wounded warriors kick into high-gear for the rowing competition at the 2019 Air Force Trials at Nellis AFB, Nev. Air Force Trials is a...

Proud Warrior Escort

03.01.2019 | Photo by Master Sgt. David Long

Lawrence "Rob" Hufford, Capt. retired USAF, escorts the 2019 Air Force Trials team during opening ceremonies at Nellis AFB, NV. 107 wounded...

#AFTrials2019

02.28.2019 | Photo by Shawn Sprayberry

Tech Sgt. Roann Leatz, an MC-130j loadmaster with the 193rd Pennsylvania Air National Guard, is competing at the 2019 Air Force Trials at Nellis...

Air Force Trials 2019

02.27.2019 | Photo by Shawn Sprayberry

Bruce Rogers, a wounded warrior athlete, is attending the 2019 Air Force Trials at Nellis AFB, Nev. this week. He is getting instruction in the...

Ambassador Program educates audience across the Air...

02.06.2019 | Photo by Shawn Sprayberry

Master Sgt. Dee Parks talks to senior leaders during the 2019 Pacific Air Forces Warrior CARE Event at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii in...

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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

2018 Invictus Games Training: Field

10.14.2018 | Video by Shawn Sprayberry

Team US is getting ready for the 2018 Invictus Games in Sydney, Australia. They are training at Port Hueneme Navy Base, California, the home of...

2018 Invictus Games Training: Sitting Volleyball...

10.13.2018 | Video by Shawn Sprayberry

Team US is preparing for the upcoming 2018 Invictus Games in Sydney, Australia. They are training at Port Hueneme Navy Base, California, the home...

2018 Invictus Games: Wheelchair Basketball

10.12.2018 | Video by Shawn Sprayberry

Team US gets warmed up during training for the 2018 Invictus Games in Sydney, Australia. They are training at Port Hueneme Navy Base, California,...

A Story of Recovery: SMSgt David Snyder

09.24.2018 | Video by Shawn Sprayberry

Senior Master Sgt. David Snyder works at Air Combat Command headquarters at Joint Base Langley-Eustiss, Virginia. Currently he is undergoing...

A Day That Resonates

09.12.2018 | Video by Shawn Sprayberry

Tech Sgt. Trevor Brewer survived the 2011 bus shooting at Frankfurt Airport, a traumatic incident that resonates with him to this day.

Survivor: A Story of Resiliency

11.21.2017 | Video by Shawn Sprayberry

This is the SSgt John Meyer's story of resiliency after a motorcycle accident changed his world.

Evelyn's Defenders

11.13.2017 | Video by Shawn Sprayberry

Security Forces Defenders at Luke AFB, AZ continue caring for one of their own.

Air Force Warrior Games Team Training: Track and Field

04.25.2017 | Video by Shawn Sprayberry

Members of the Air Force Warrior Games team is at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida training for the 2017 DoD Warrior Games in Chicago.

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