Air Force Wounded Warrior (AFW2) Program

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Team Air Force 2010

Team Air Force for the 2019 Department of Defense Warrior Games in Tampa, Fla. are ready for the upcoming competition. The Air Force Wounded Warrior Program (AFW2) selected the team from a field of over 100 wounded warrior athletes. This team will compete against the other services and Special Operations Command, June 21st through the 30th. (U.S. Air Force Photo by MSgt David Long)

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Captain Hunter Barnhill meets 9 year old Charli Butler for the first time during the DoD Warrior Games 2018. Capt. Barnhill was diagnosed with brain cancer at age 30, Charli was diagnosed at just 5 weeks old. Charli has pushed through treatment to include chemo-therapy and is now in remission. While Capt. Barnhill is still going through treatment he said, "I'm rowing for Charli, my passion for fighting has be re-kindled". Capt. Barnhill was overjoyed to discover Charli shares the same beliefs and discussed how it helped them through recovery. (U.S. Air Force photo by MSgt Dave Long)

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Warrior Profile

Retired Senior Airman Lucas Purser is in full-on training mode for the 2019 Air Force Trials. He 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. The Air Force Trials and Warrior Games are Paralympic-style competitive events that showcase the use of adaptive sports in recovery and highlights the resiliency of wounded warriors from all branches of the U.S. military. (Courtesy photo)

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Ambassador Program

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. This was one of 29 briefings the Ambassador Program conducted around the base reaching over 2,000 new Airmen, highlighting the program and how it helps Airmen facing what may be the worse situation in their life. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Roger Placido)

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An Airman's journey to resiliency

In 2012, during Operation Enduring Freedom, Maj. Gregory Harris, then a captain, deployed to Bagram Airfield with the 41 Expeditionary Electronic Combat Squadron, 455 Air Expeditionary Wing, as the mission crew commander of an EC-130H. Serving as the mission crew commander, he was responsible for ensuring the flight crew successfully (and safely) completed the mission: providing counter communication support to coalition forces. While deployed, Harris was part of a special operations raid supporting a mission that made an everlasting impression and continues to significantly impact his life.(Courtesy photo)

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An Airman's journey to resiliency

In 2012, during Operation Enduring Freedom, Maj. Gregory Harris, then a captain, deployed to Bagram Airfield with the 41 Expeditionary Electronic Combat Squadron, 455 Air Expeditionary Wing, as the mission crew commander of an EC-130H. Serving as the mission crew commander, he was responsible for ensuring the flight crew successfully (and safely) completed the mission: providing counter communication support to coalition forces. While deployed, Harris was part of a special operations raid supporting a mission that made an everlasting impression and continues to significantly impact his life.(Courtesy photo)

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Warrior Care Month 2018

Tech Sgt. Robert Cowherd moves up the court during wheelchair basketball practice at the NE Region Warrior CARE Event at Joint Base Andrews, MD. He said he had avoided coming to these events because he felt he could not do what he use to be able to do. Two weeks prior to this event he tried to back out but Tim Griggs, his AFW2 Recovery Care Coordinator (RCC), wouldn't let him. Today he found that he could do so much more and learned a valuable lesson from the coach: "Never apologize." The biggest moving part of the AFW2 Warrior CARE Events is the adaptive sports. It's dynamic and fast-moving, giving each warrior an opportunity to see what they can do versus what they cannot. These wounded warriors often come to the events with a prescribed lists of things they cannot do and the coaching staff work hard to move around those mental barriers to increase their restorative care for long-term success in their overall recovery. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Shawn Sprayberry)

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Pay Attention to Me

"Hey, pay attention to me," this service dog says. Service dogs are part of the holistic care many wounded warriors have as part of their recovery. The Air Force Wounded Warrior Program (AFW2) loves having the four-legged friends of our warriors around as they keep everyone grounded, even if they are not their dog. AFW2 is celebrating Warrior Care Month during the 2018 NE Central Warrior CARE Event at Joint Base Andrews, MD, and the National Harbor. The annual recognition showcases the military services programs for caring for wounded,ill, and injured service men and women and their families. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Shawn Sprayberry).

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Rock On

Sonny Mayo, former guitarist for Sevendust, Snot and Amen, helps Caleb Jones get ready to participate in the Rock to Recovery music workshop. The workshop highlights the effectiveness of music as part of a holistic approach to restorative care for long-term success in recovery and resiliency.The Air Force Wounded Warrior Program (AFW2) is celebcrating Warrior Care Month during the 2018 NE Central Warrior CARE Event at Joint Base Andrews, MD, and the National Harbor. The annual recognition showcases the military services programs for caring for wounded,ill, and injured service men and women and their families. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Shawn Sprayberry).

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Music As Healing

Wes Geer, former touring guitarist for the rock band Korn, teaches a class of wounded warriors as part of his Rock to Recovery music workshop. The workshop highlights the effectiveness of music as part of a holistic approach to restorative care for long-term success in recovery and resiliency. The Air Force Wounded Warrior Program (AFW2) is celebcrating Warrior Care Month during the 2018 NE Central Warrior CARE Event at Joint Base Andrews, MD, and the National Harbor. The annual recognition showcases the military services programs for caring for wounded,ill, and injured service men and women and their families. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Shawn Sprayberry).

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Tuning in for Healing

Caleb Jones tunes a guitar before taking part in the music session with Rock to Recovery. The music workshop is part of a holistic healing approach meant to be part of a restorative care approach for long-term success in recovery and resiliency. The Air Force Wounded Warrior Program (AFW2) is celebrating Warrior Care Month during the 2018 NE Central Warrior CARE Event at Joint Base Andrews, MD, and the National Harbor. The annual recognition showcases the military services programs for caring for wounded,ill, and injured service men and women and their families. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Shawn Sprayberry).

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12 Hugs a Day

Technical Sgt. Roann Leatz lets the AFW2 staff know how she feels about attending events with us. The hug is part of a therapeutic alliance we have with our wounded warriors that releases oxtocin, a biological chemical that elevates mood and helps in the recovery process. The program lives by the idea that 12 hugs a day leads to a more successful recovery. The Air Force Wounded Warrior Program (AFW2) is celebrating Warrior Care Month during the 2018 NE Central Warrior CARE Event at Joint Base Andrews, MD, and the National Harbor. The annual recognition showcases the military services programs for caring for wounded,ill, and injured service men and women and their families. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Shawn Sprayberry).

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Improv to Improve

AFW2 Caregiver Domonique Oneal-Greene is participating in an "Improve to Improve" class. Wounded warriors and their caregivers learn how improvisational comedy skills can help them cope with daily struggles. It gives them a new tool to add to their toolbox for recovery and is part of the restorative care model AFW2 has adopted. The Improv to Improve classes are part of the NE Warrior CARE Event and is part of the overall recognition of the Department of Defense Warrior Care Month. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Jay Martinez).

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Communications Program Manager

Retired Senior Airman Hannah Stolberg won big at the 2018 Invictus Games in Sydney. She said none of it would have been possible without the help of the Air Force Wounded Warrior Program (AFW2) and Dr. Aaron Moffett, AFW2 Resiliency Program Manager. Dr. Moffett has coached Hannah in swimming, taking time out of his evenings to help her as she perfects her form in preparation for competition. Hannah said the work of Dr. Moffett and AFW2 is "life-saving." (U.S. Air Force Photo by Shawn Sprayberry).

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Communications Program Manager

Retired Senior Airman Hannah Stolberg won big at the 2018 Invictus Games in Sydney. She said none of it would have been possible without the help of the Air Force Wounded Warrior Program (AFW2) and Dr. Aaron Moffett, AFW2 Resiliency Program Manager. Dr. Moffett has coached Hannah in swimming, taking time out of his evenings to help her as she perfects her form in preparation for competition. Hannah said the work of Dr. Moffett and AFW2 is "life-saving." (U.S. Air Force Photo by Shawn Sprayberry).

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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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