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Offutt Warrior CARE Event 2018

Jose Martinez, Recovery Airman Mentorship Program Manager, works with caregivers during the 2018 North Central Warrior CARE Event at Offutt AFB, NE. The event brings together over 120 wounded warriors and their caregivers to provide a holistic support environment, one step on the restorative care process to aid in the long-term recovery and resiliency of those enrolled in the program. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Shawn Sprayberry)

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Offutt Warrior CARE Event 2018

Retired Lieutenant Colonel Melissa McAvoy practices telling her story during the Ambassador training workshop at the North Central Warrior CARE Event at Offutt AFB, NE. The event brings together over 120 wounded warriors and their caregivers to provide a holistic support environment, one step on the restorative care process to aid in the long-term recovery and resiliency of those enrolled in the program. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Shawn Sprayberry)

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Offutt Warrior CARE Event 2018

A financial expert from the Offutt AFB Airman & Family Readiness Center spoke to caregivers during the North Central Warrior CARE Event. The event brings together over 120 wounded warriors and their caregivers to provide a holistic support environment, one step on the restorative care process to aid in the long-term recovery and resiliency of those enrolled in the program. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Shawn Sprayberry)

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Offutt Warrior CARE Event 2018

Marsha Gonzales, Warrior Care Support branch chief, talks to caregivers during the 2018 North Central Warrior CARE Event at Offutt AFB, NE. The event brings together over 120 wounded warriors and their caregivers to provide a holistic support environment, one step on the restorative care process to aid in the long-term recovery and resiliency of those enrolled in the program. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Shawn Sprayberry)

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Offutt Warrior CARE Event 2018

Tonya McGough, Caregiver Program manager, helps caregivers through an exercise during the North Central Warrior CARE Event at Offutt AFB, NE. The event brings together over 120 wounded warriors and their caregivers to provide a holistic support environment, one step on the restorative care process to aid in the long-term recovery and resiliency of those enrolled in the program. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Shawn Sprayberry)

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Offutt Warrior CARE Event 2018

Caregivers put their heads together to figure out a set of visual puzzles during the Caregiver Program training at the North Central Warrior CARE Event at Offutt AFB, NE. The event brings together over 120 wounded warriors and their caregivers to provide a holistic support environment, one step on the restorative care process to aid in the long-term recovery and resiliency of those enrolled in the program. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Shawn Sprayberry)

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Offutt Warrior CARE Event 2018

Joseph Pate, Air Force wounded warrior, learns about the benefits of journaling during the North Central Warrior CARE Event. The event brings together over 120 wounded warriors and their caregivers to provide a holistic support environment, one step on the restorative care process to aid in the long-term recovery and resiliency of those enrolled in the program. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Shawn Sprayberry)

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Offutt Warrior CARE Event 2018

Master Sgt. Kennie Guinn, mentors powerlifters during the 2018 Warrior CARE Event at Offutt AFB, NE. He will compete in the Invictus Games in Sydney, Australia at the end of October. During this event he was helping mold potential future athletes for the program as part of the CARE event. The event brings together over 120 wounded warriors and their caregivers to provide a holistic support environment, one step on the restorative care process to aid in the long-term recovery and resiliency of those enrolled in the program. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Shawn Sprayberry)

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Offutt Warrior CARE Event 2018

Jacquelyn Marty, 2018 Warrior Games athlete and AFW2 mentor, sites in during air rifle training at the 2018 Warrior CARE Event. She is one of a handful of Warrior Games athletes who are mentoring future athletes this week. The event brings together over 120 wounded warriors and their caregivers to provide a holistic support environment, one step on the restorative care process to aid in the long-term recovery and resiliency of those enrolled in the program. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Shawn Sprayberry)

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Offutt Warrior CARE Event 2018

Walter Myrhe, program manager for AFW2 non-profit support, talks to wounded warriors about mentorship during the North Central Warrior CARE Event. The event brings together over 120 wounded warriors and their caregivers to provide a holistic support environment, one step on the restorative care process to aid in the long-term recovery and resiliency of those enrolled in the program. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Shawn Sprayberry)

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Offutt Warrior CARE Event 2018

Retired Master Sergeant Andres Rodriguez, Warrior Games competitor and AFW2 mentor, provides guidance during wheelchair basketball training at the North Central Warrior CARE Event. The event brings together over 120 wounded warriors and their caregivers to provide a holistic support environment, one step on the restorative care process to aid in the long-term recovery and resiliency of those enrolled in the program. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Shawn Sprayberry)

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Offutt Warrior CARE Event 2018

Tonya McGough, Caregiver Program manager, hugs Roann Leatz, Air Force Wounded Warrior, providing support during the North Central Warrior CARE Event mentorship workshop. The event brings together over 120 wounded warriors and their caregivers to provide a holistic support environment, one step on the restorative care process to aid in the long-term recovery and resiliency of those enrolled in the program. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Shawn Sprayberry)

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Offutt Warrior CARE Event 2018

Wounded warriors practice new skills for wheelchair basketball during the 2018 North Central Warrior CARE Event. The event brings together over 120 wounded warriors and their caregivers to provide a holistic support environment, one step on the restorative care process to aid in the long-term recovery and resiliency of those enrolled in the program. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Shawn Sprayberry)

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Check your ego at the door, be your own advocate

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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms

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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms

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Out of the mouths of babes

Jasmine (Jazzy), daughter of U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Carmen Mena-Flores, NRO Operations Squadron Commander’s Support Staff, plays with her dolls while at home in Colorado Springs, Colorado, June 26, 2018. Jazzy recently attended the 2018 Warrior Games at the U.S. Air Force Academy where she learned about our nation’s wounded, ill and injured service members; since, she has embraced a new normal and happily plays with what she calls her “wounded warrior doll” that is missing a hand. (Courtesy photo)

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Warrior Games 2018

U.S. Air Force retired Tech. Sgt. Ricardo Rivera stands waiting for swim competition during the 2018 Warrior Games at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado, June 8, 2018. Rivera began his military career in 2006 and was eventually diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder following a series of service-related events; the former noncommissioned officer credits the Air Force Wounded Warrior Program (AFW2) with aiding him on his road to recovery. (U.S. Air Force photo by Alexx Pons)

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Warrior Games 2018

U.S. Air Force retired Lt. Col. Melissa McAvoy strikes a pose with her bow before archery finals at the U.S. Air Force Base Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado, June 7, 2018. McAvoy was first introduced to the Air Force Wounded Warrior (AFW2) program in 2017, after suffering from complex post-traumatic stress disorder which stemmed from a sexual assault early in her career and was exasperated by the threat of landmines, harassment and multiple assaults incurred while being the only woman (and most of the time the only American) forward deployed in Ethiopia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Alexx Pons)

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