Media

Nov. 8, 2019
2019 Warrior Care Month

Each month the Air Force Wounded Warrior Program (AFW2) features different themes that tie together the overall mission of the congressionally mandated and federally funded program with our audience.
Oct. 23, 2019
The lasting impact of connecting

The Air Force Wounded Warrior Program (AFW2) is creating a cultural shift across the Air Force. One that encourages Airmen to reach out to their leadership and trust that when they do, they will be heard. Each month, the program will feature a different theme that is tied to the overall mission of
Oct. 17, 2019
Creating a culture of caring

Each month, the Air Force Wounded Warrior Program (AFW2) will feature a different theme that is tied to the overall mission of the congressionally mandated and federally funded program.
Oct. 7, 2019
Department of Defense Announces U.S. Team for 2020 Invictus Games

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas--The Department of Defense announced today the names of the 65 competitors who will compete on the U.S. team at the Invictus Games in The Hague, Netherlands, May 9-16, 2020.More than 500 wounded, ill, and injured service members from 19 allied nations are
Oct. 3, 2019
Airman recounts painful aftermath of life after TBI

A retired Airman is revealing his personal struggles with traumatic brain injury in hopes of encouraging others to seek help.Retired Air Force Master Sgt. Adam Boccher was injured during a deployment overseas in 2006 while mounting a weapon on a Humvee for patrol. He heard a rocket launch and knew
Oct. 2, 2019
Air Force Wounded Warrior Program ambassador visits Barksdale

Retired Chief Master Sgt. Neil C. Jones, Air Force Wounded Warrior (AFW2) Program ambassador, visited Barksdale to share his story of struggle and resilience Sept. 27, 2019.As a former explosive ordnance disposal technician who has endured divorce, serving his country as a single father, and the
Oct. 2, 2019
DOD makes changes to pharmacy medications

Beginning Oct. 1, patients who are not assigned to a provider at a Military Treatment Facility will not be eligible to receive medications that are not on the Department of Defense Tricare formulary list.
Oct. 2, 2019
Resiliency as a team sport: Wounded warrior shares story with Pacific troops

A helicopter achieves flight similarly to how a plane does; generation of the aerodynamic force of lift. Helicopter components differ vastly from those of planes, but the basic concept remains the same. Most helicopters use two rotors, and although pilots have flown and landed with a damaged tail
Sept. 30, 2019
Resilience tactical pause: As suicide rates climb, Air Force takes time to focus on connectedness

With the Air Force and the Air Force Reserve facing an increase in the number of suicides, senior leaders directed a resilience tactical pause – a time for all Airmen (military and civilian) to gather with their coworkers and focus on connectedness and resilience. “My goal is to build healthy Airmen
Sept. 25, 2019
Tech. Sgt. Brewer speaks at B-52 resiliency tactical pause

U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Goldfein recently said in a note to commanders that suicide is an adversary killing more Airmen than any enemy on the planet.In order to address rising suicide rates in the Air Force, a resiliency tactical pause was ordered with each wing at liberty to handle