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Air Force Wounded Warrior ambassadors, and program staff pose for a group photo, at Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota, Aug. 25, 2023. The team visited Grand Forks AFB for two days, introducing the AFW2 program to multiple squadrons on base and allowing Airmen to hear the ambassadors’ personal testimonies of how AFW2 supported them. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Colin Perkins)
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Air Force Wounded Warrior ambassadors, and program staff pose for a group photo, Aug. 25, 2023 at Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota. The team visited Grand Forks AFB for two days, introducing the AFW2 program to multiple squadrons on base and allowing Airmen to hear the ambassadors’ personal testimonies of how AFW2 supported them. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anthony Nunez-Pellicer)
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Benjamin Barret, Ambassador Program Coordinator for the Air Force Wounded Warrior Program, briefs airmen, during the AFW2 roadshow, Aug. 25, 2023 at Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota. Barret explained the mission of AFW2 and how it helps provide aid for seriously and very seriously injured, ill and wounded airmen and facilitates a smooth transition back to service or to civilian life. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anthony Nunez-Pellicer)
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Retired Tech. Sgt. Bernice Ortiz tells the story of how she came to be in the Air Force Wounded Warrior Program, during the AFW2 roadshow, Aug. 25, 2023 at Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota. Ortiz explained her journey through treatment and recovery and how AFW2 provided a network of peers to support her. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anthony Nunez-Pellicer)
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AFW2 visits DM

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. (Ret.) Adam Boccher, Air Force Office of Special Investigations investigator, briefs Airmen on the Air Force Wounded Warrior Program at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., April 11, 2023. AFW2 is a program intended to prove concentrated non-medical care and support for seriously or very seriously wounded, ill and injured Airmen, Guardians, caregivers and their families as they recover and transition back to duty or to civilian life. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jacob Stephens)
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AFW2 visits DM

Melissa Wiest, Air Force Wounded Warrior Program outreach and ambassador program manager, briefs Airmen on AFW2’s mission at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., April 11, 2023. The AFW2 team, including program managers and ambassadors, visited different units across DM to brief Airmen on their mission. These units included the 355th Security Forces Squadron, 355th Maintenance Group, 355th Medical Group, Airman Leadership School, the 563rd Rescue Group and others. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jacob Stephens)
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AFW2 visits DM

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. August O’Niell, 414th Combat Training Squadron pararescueman, briefs Airmen on the Air Force Wounded Warrior Program at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., April 11, 2023. As an AFW2 ambassador, O’Niell briefed Airmen on his experiences with the program and the benefits it offers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jacob Stephens)
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AFW2 visits DM

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Ben Gunn, Texas Air National Guard guardsman, briefs Airmen on the Air Force Wounded Warrior Program at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., April 11, 2023. AFW2 supports more than 8,400 members to provide a refined, simplified transition back to duty or into civilian life, ensuring recovering service members are well-equipped to manage challenges because of their wounds, injuries or illnesses. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jacob Stephens)
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Air Force Trials

Team members from the United Kingdom, Republic of Georgia and U.S Army and Air Force competed at the 2023 Air Force Trials at Nellis AFB. (Courtesy Photo)
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From multi-squadron 1st Sgt to recovery care coordinator, retired SNCO uses wealth of experience to help others

U.S. Air Force then-Master Sgt. Beau Jones, right, then-332nd Security Forces Group first sergeant, poses for a photo with Abdul, an Iraqi security guard, during a deployment to Iraq in August 2009. Abdul was one of around 500 local guards who were the first point of contact for military and locals visiting Balad, helping to protect the base. They were responsible for screening the 1,500 locals who worked on base prior to entry. Jones was visiting the posts where U.S. security forces trained local guards on security procedures. (Courtesy photo)
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From multi-squadron 1st Sgt to recovery care coordinator, retired SNCO uses wealth of experience to help others

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. (ret.) Mike Christensen, left, and Senior Master Sgt. (ret.) Beau Jones, recovery care coordinator, represent the Air Force Wounded Warrior Program as part of and event with a local amputee charity at Royal Air Force Mildenhall in 2016. Christensen has been an Air Force Wounded Warrior since 2011. The two retired senior NCOs shared information about the AFW2 program and how it can help wounded warriors. The purpose of AFW2 is to assist Airmen with either a full return to duty, or transition into civilian/veteran life for those unable to return to active-duty service. The program advocates for Airmen to minimise gaps in medical care and provides a broader support network and resiliency tools for both personal and professional growth. (Courtesy photo)
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From multi-squadron 1st Sgt to recovery care coordinator, retired SNCO uses wealth of experience to help others

Beau Jones, left, 48th Medical Group Air Force Wounded Warrior Program recovery care coordinator, explains the medical evaluation board process to an Airman at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Nov. 7, 2022. Jones is a retired senior master sergeant with 26 years active-duty service, and former first sergeant for seven squadrons during his 10 years stationed at RAF Mildenhall. He now uses the experience, skills and knowledge he gained in the military and as a first sergeant to help Airmen facing difficult challenges. (U.S. Air Force photo by Karen Abeyasekere)
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Under Secretary of the Air Force Visits Warriors

Under Secretary of the Air Force, Gina Ortiz, talks with Tech. Sgt. (ret) Eric Heideman at the 2022 Department of Defense Warrior Games in Orlando, Florida. The Warrior Games is a Paralympic-style adaptive sports event showcasing the power of adaptive sports as part of recovery and the overall long-term resiliency of wounded, ill and injured service men and women around the DoD. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Shannon Hall)
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Under Secretary of the Air Force Visits Warriors

Under Secretary of the Air Force, Gina Ortiz, talks to Tech. Sgt. Jessica Garcia at the 2022 Department of Defense Warrior Games in Orlando, Florida. The Warrior Games is a Paralympic-style adaptive sports event showcasing the power of adaptive sports as part of recovery and the overall long-term resiliency of wounded, ill and injured service men and women around the DoD. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Shannon Hall)
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Cateran Yomp

Lt Col (ret) Jason Howell, right, traveled to Scotland with several other Wounded Warriors, including Master Sgt. (ret) Wes Cagle, for an event called the Cateran Yomp. The Yomp is a 26 to 52-mile hike through the Scottish Highlands to raise money for other wounded, ill, or injured soldiers from around the world. (Courtesy Photo)
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Cateran Yomp

Lt Col (ret) Jason Howell, right, traveled to Scotland with several other Wounded Warriors for the Cateran Yomp. The Yomp is a 26 to 52-mile hike through the Scottish Highlands to raise money for other wounded, ill, or injured soldiers from around the world. Here he is with celebrity chef Robert Irvine. (Courtesy Photo)
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JBSA Care Event

JBSA Care Event July 11-15, 2022
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JBSA Care Event

JBSA Care Event July 11-15, 2022
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Peterson CARE Event

More than 100 Warriors and Caregivers traveled to be immersed in Adaptive Sports, Empowerment in Transition, Ambassador training, Caregiver Program and Resiliency workshops. They have spent their time testing their boundaries, practicing their testimonies, conducting mock interviews and connecting with each other. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Shannon Hall)
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Peterson CARE Event

More than 100 Warriors and Caregivers traveled to be immersed in Adaptive Sports, Empowerment in Transition, Ambassador training, Caregiver Program and Resiliency workshops. They have spent their time testing their boundaries, practicing their testimonies, conducting mock interviews and connecting with each other. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Shannon Hall)
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