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  • In the current climate of physical distancing, AFW2 endeavors to continue maintaining a connection with wounded warriors and their caregivers. They do this through live virtual events on social media and have begun holding competitive events like this one for athletes to stay engaged with adaptive sports and with the staff of AFW2. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Shawn Sprayberry).

    AFW2 Virtual Track and Field Competition

    Tech Sgt. Justin Goad (L) and Master Sgt. Nikiki Favuzza(R) start off the Air Force Wounded Warrior Program (AFW2) Virtual Track & Field competition with a 1500 meter run at JBSA-Randolph, Texas this morning. In the current climate of physical distancing, AFW2 endeavors to continue maintaining a connection with wounded warriors and their
  • Master Sgt. Jessica Clayton and her family. (Courtesy Photo)

    Master Sgt. Jessica Clayton: An invisible wounds story of multiple traumas, continuous recovery, and resilience

    No matter where you’re from or your AFSC, everyone is at risk of developing an invisible wound. Any exposure to a traumatic event can be a trigger and every person responds to trauma differently. For some, a blow to the head, a serious accident, or a painful event could be enough, while for others it may take years of repeated combat exposure or
  • Shawn Housley poses at his desk.

    Recovery Care Coordinator: Your first step with serious injury or illness

    For military members who have been injured or ill during duty, navigating the journey to recovery through the medical and personnel systems can be overwhelming. This is why the Air Force established the Recovery Care Coordinator position.
  • U.S. Air Force Medical Service Corps Officer, Maj. Stephanie Proellochs (center), works with two of Walter Reed National Military Medical Center’s physical therapists in Bethesda, MD, Nov. 8, 2017. Kyla Dunlavey (right) and Alyssa Olsen (left) work with the rest of Proellochs’ medical team throughout her amputation recovery. Proellochs was diagnosed with a metastatic tumor in her left foot in January 2017, which resulted in having her foot amputated. (U.S. Air Force photo by Karina Luis)

    Living with an attitude of gratitude – An Airman’s story of resiliency (Part 3)

    “I already got my running blade,” said an enthusiastic Maj. Stephanie Proellochs (PRE’-locks). After only taking her first steps in November, Proellochs, a U.S. Air Force Medical Service Corps (MSC) Officer and recent amputee, was already thinking of how she would be able to run and eventually snowboard with her family.
  • Maj. Stephanie Proellochs carefully inspects her leg and prosthesis after a round of physical therapy exercises at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Nov. 15, 2017. Proellochs underwent an amputation as a result of a malignant tumor that spread. (U.S. Air Force photo by Karina Luis)

    Embracing the uncharted life as an amputee – An Airman’s story of resiliency (Part 2)

    Maj. Stephanie Proellochs (PRE’-locks), a recent amputee, gazes up at the rock climbing wall at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center’s physical therapy center in Bethesda, Maryland. She recalled the time she witnessed a Service member who had lost his arm effortlessly climb his way to the top.
  • U.S. Air Force Maj. Stephanie Proellochs relies on her wheelchair as she heads in to her daily physical therapy session at Walter Reed Medical Center, Nov. 8, 2017. Proellochs received a below-the-knee amputation in September 2017 to treat a malignant tumor that had metastasized and spread. (U.S. Air Force photo by Karina Luis)

    Every journey begins with a single step – An Airman’s story of resiliency (Part 1)

    This started as a story about an Airman fighting cancer, overcoming the odds, and returning to active duty. Unfortunately, stories about cancer are rarely so simple, and just when the finish line is in site, new challenges can present themselves. Such is the case for Maj. Stephanie Proellochs, a Medical Service Corps (MSC) officer, who after a year of treatment and the amputation of her left foot, thought she was cancer-free in November.
  • Ben Seekell, left, and Brian Williams, Warrior Games athletes, share experiences between events at the Air Force team’s training camp at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., April 26. The base-hosted, week-long Warrior Games training camp is the last team practice session before the yearly competition in June. (U.S. Air Force photo/Kevin Gaddie)

    Deployment trauma bonds Warriors for life

    Tech. Sgts. Benjamin Seekell and Brian Williams’s life-changing experiences led them to become Warriors and helped forge an inseparable bond between them. The friends participated in the Warrior CARE events and team training here Apr. 24 – 28.
  • Robert Wiles, a Warrior CARE athlete, aims for a bullseye during an archery session at the adaptive sports camp at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., April 24. The base hosts the week-long Wound Warrior CARE event that helps recovering wounded, ill and injured military members through specific hand-on rehabilitative training. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

    Former Airman renewed as Warrior

    Robert Wiles, a former 96th Medical Operations Squadron mental health technician, provided mentorship to new Wounded Warriors at a CARE event here April 24-28.
  • (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Chip Pons)

    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 answered their nation's call by literally becoming our
  • Retired Master Sgts. Lisa Hodgden and Chris Aguilera, U.S. Air Force Wounded Warriors, pause for a photo during their visit Nov. 16, 2016, at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. The two retired master sergeants visited Team BLAZE to speak of the importance of resiliency and how they got through their traumatic experiences Nov. 15 – 18. They encouraged others to seek assistance when needed and participated in several events to meet Columbus AFB personnel face-to-face. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kaleb Snay)

    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 showed to overcome their problems and encouraged
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