Air Force Wounded Warrior Program News

  • U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Heath Trepanier, a 381st Intelligence Squadron analyst, holds a family photo, one of his most prized possessions, Aug. 7. Trepanier was diagnosed with leiomyosarcoma on Jan. 17, 2017. He continues to surpass the 12-month survival timeline he was given at that time.

    'They're battling with me': NCO fights cancer

    (Editor’s note: This story was originally published in August 2018. Tech Sgt. Trepanier applied for,
  • Retired Senior Airman Lucas Purser competed as part of Team Air Force at the 2016 Department of Defense Warrior Games at the United States Military Academy at West Point and Team US at the 2017 Invictus Games in Toronto.

    AF Trials 2019 Profile: Lucas Purser

    The Air Force Wounded Warrior Program (AFW2) is heading to Nellis AFB, Nev. for the 6th annual Air Force Trials, March 1st through the 7th. It’s a Paralympic-style competitive event that showcases the resiliency of wounded warriors and highlights the effectiveness of adaptive sports and AFW2 in aiding them in their recovery. The Air Force Trials is also the primary selection location for the 40 primary and 10 alternate members of Team Air Force selected to compete at the 2019 Department of Defense Warrior Games in Tampa, Florida, June 21st through 30th.
  • 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 early January.

    Educating audiences at the 2019 Air Force Trials

    “We’re really pushing to make this a special event,” said Col. Michael Flatten, AFW2 director. “Every year we work harder and harder to make this something the wounded warriors will remember, this year will be no different. Since this is my last Air Force Trials as the AFW2 director I personally want us to use it as a springboard for increased awareness about the program and how we can help airmen.”
  • Over 150 wounded warriors will vie for one of 40 primary and 10 alternate positions on Team Air Force where they will compete at the 2019 Department of Defense Warrior Games in Tampa, Fla., June 21-30.

    2019 Air Force Trials Schedule

    The schedule for the 2019 Air Force Trials is out there for your to decide what events you want to
  • Kevin Waterhouse, along with his service dog Jade, serves as the wing commander’s secretary for the 403rd Wing at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. He was in an accident at age 17 that left him paralyzed from the chest down. He didn't let that get him down or stop him from achieving his goals of getting an advanced degree, writing a book, and getting a federal job. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Shelton Sherrill)

    Attitude of gratitude key to resiliency for disabled civil servant

    Former Airman who was paralyzed earns employment as commander's secretary after many obstacles and hardships.
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