OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Nebraska -- 
More than 90 wounded, ill or injured service men and women and their caregivers are scheduled to attend the Air Force Wounded Warrior Program’s Warrior CARE Event and Warrior Games team training camp here Aug. 1-4.
CARE is an acronym derived from the various components of the event that will provide a holistic approach to healing including: Caregiver Support; Adaptive & Rehabilitative Sports; Recovering Airman Mentorship Program; and Employment & Career Readiness.
“We are honored to once against host this event here at Offutt,” said Col. Michael Manion, 55th Wing commander. “Nothing is more important than supporting these warriors who proudly served our nation and we are rolling out the red carpet for them.”
Those with base access are invited to attend the opening ceremonies Aug 1. at 8 a.m. at the Offutt Field House. In addition, attendance is welcomed Aug. 4 at the wheelchair basketball scrimmage at 12:30 p.m., the sitting volleyball scrimmage at 2:15 p.m., and the closing ceremonies at 4 p.m.
Throughout the week, participants from the around the country will be introduced to the full spectrum of support programs offered by AFW2. Recovering service members attending the athletic portion will train and compete in adaptive & rehabilitative sports including wheelchair basketball, sitting volleyball, swimming, air pistol and rifle shooting, archery and cycling as well as track-and-field competitions including shot-put, discus and running events.
Caregivers and trainees for the ambassador and mentor programs will be immersed in leadership workshops that will hone their skills, allowing them to help other recovering service members as needed. Employment and career readiness training programs will be offered to those recovering service members needing additional education to help them pursue post-retirement employment.
A majority of the events will take place in the field house resulting in various closures throughout the week. For more information contact the Office of the Warrior Advocate at (402) 294-4108.