Oct. 25, 2019 Wounded warrior, outreach specialist demonstrate lasting impact of connecting The theme for the month of October is connectedness, and Melissa Wiest, AFW2 outreach specialist and retired master sergeant along with retired Staff Sgt. Seth Pena, AFW2 Ambassador, are living proof of just how important connectedness is.
July 23, 2019 Reserve Citizen Amputee Airman scores 9 medals, new perspective, at Wounded Warrior Games The DoD Wounded Warrior Games was established to rehabilitate and promote the health of wounded service members through the use of adaptive sports, teamwork and fitness. Here's one story of one Airman's journey to the Games.
March 21, 2019 AF announces 2019 Warrior Games team line-up The U.S. Air Force Wounded Warrior Program (AFW2) is proud to announce the 2019 Air Force Warrior Games team.
Nov. 20, 2017 Warrior CARE week shows strength through teamwork Joint Base Andrews partnered with the U.S. Air Force Wounded Warrior Program for the North East Warrior CARE Event, held at JB Andrews and Oxon Hill, Maryland, Nov. 13 through 17, 2017.
June 13, 2017 Healing from invisible wounds On Jan. 15, 2008, Senior Airman Christopher D’Angelo, a heavy equipment operator, was the lead gunner in an armored vehicle convoy on a road near Baghdad. The sun was shining and the air comfortable. His unit had just transported construction materials to forward operating bases and was currently
Dec. 29, 2016 Recovery care coordinators provide ‘boots on the ground’ support During his 30-year Air Force career, Keith Mondloch spent much of his time on the flightline as an aircraft maintainer, but he also devoted many hours as a senior NCO helping young Airmen with personnel, financial and legal issues.“If I couldn’t help them myself, I made sure I found the right person