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  • 2018 AF Warrior Games team announced

    The U.S. Air Force Wounded Warrior Program (AFW2) is proud to announce the 2018 Air Force Warrior Games team. Forty primary and ten alternates were selected by a team of coaches and staff at the 5th Annual Air Force Trials on Nellis, AFB, in late February. The 40-person team will go on to compete at

  • Get ready for 2018 Invictus Games

    It's time to start gearing up for the 2018 Invictus Games application process. Applications will open in January and will close out on March 1st.

  • AFW2 talks program at A/TA Convention

    Steve Nelson, Air Force Wounded Warrior Program (AFW2) Outreach Coordinator, talks to Airmen attending the 2017 Airlift/Tanker Association convention in Orlando, Florida. The convention is an annual event featuring a technology exposition and symposiums for ATA and Air Mobility Command. The team

  • 2017 AF Trials commence

    By Staff Sgt. Alexx Pons Air Force Personnel Center Public AffairsNELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. – "Over the past few days, I have had the privilege to meet warriors from different countries and services with the most incredible stories the majority will never fully understand. These warriors have

  • Licking their wounds: Trained dogs assist, comfort wounded Airmen

    Constant back pain from an injury suffered years ago in combat still troubles Staff Sgt. Ryan Garrison. It wakes him up at night when his medication wears off. It triggers his depression and anxiety, leading to angry outbursts. Several prescriptions and mental health visits didn’t effectively assist

  • Purple road to resiliency

    When deployed, military members are trained to prepare for the worst but hope for the best. Even with all of the necessary training, some tragedies can’t be avoided.One of Dyess’ very own, Tech. Sgt. Jesus Soto, 7th Maintenance Group quality assurance inspector, a Purple Heart recipient knows all

  • Wounded warriors given avenues during CARE event

    Nearly 130 Air Force wounded warriors and caregivers attending the latest Air Force Wounded Warrior (AFW2) Program’s CARE event at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, from Nov. 14-18 received tools and resources to help them deal with their individual challenges.

  • Wounded Warriors teach resiliency to Team BLAZE

    Two retired master sergeants participating in the U.S. Air Force Wounded Warrior Program visited Team BLAZE to speak of the importance of resiliency Nov. 15 - 18 at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. Chris Aguilera and Lisa Hodgden spoke about their traumatic experiences, the resiliency they

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