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Next Up, Warrior Games Challenge!
March 20, 2023 — More than 90 warrior athletes competed for a spot to represent Team Air Force during the Warrior Games Challenge, happening June 1-15, 2023, at Naval Air Station North Island in San Diego, California. The Air Force Wounded Warrior Program will be hosting a training camp for Team Air Force in San Antonio May 1-5. ... MORE

Team members from the United Kingdom, Republic of Georgia and U.S Army and Air Force competed at the 2023 Air Force Trials at Nellis AFB. (Courtesy Photo)

Joint Base San Antonio hosts 2022 Air Force Trials March 19-27
March 8, 2022 — Air Force Wounded Warrior personnel are bringing the 2022 Air Force Trials to Joint Base San Antonio March 19-27. ... MORE

One of the biggest changes for the Air Force Wounded Warrior (AFW2) Program this year is the updates to 2022 Air Force Trials. Normally this big event is held at Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada, but due to Covid, this year things will be different. The 2022 Air Force Trials is coming to Joint Base San Antonio, Texas March 19-27.

Stay LinkedIn versus left out with AFW2
February 1, 2022 — Did you know that the Air Force Wounded Warrior (AFW2) Program has a LinkedIn page? LinkedIn is the world’s largest online professional network allowing members and businesses to grow through professional networking; providing access to career development opportunities and allowing employers to post jobs, providing extensive information for individuals who are on the market to apply for new roles and learn about new companies... MORE

LinkedIn is the world’s largest online professional network that allows members and businesses to grow by professional networking, providing access to career development opportunities, allowing employers to post jobs and individuals who are on the market to apply for new roles and learn about new companies.

Restoring mental health in the New Year
January 26, 2022 — When the New Year comes around, many people look at re-establishing positive aspects of their life. They declutter their homes, start a new workout routine, work on paying off debt or start a new hobby. Either way, the decisions they make are beneficial to restoring their mental health. ... MORE

If there is a strong foundation of mental health most stressors, changes and unexpected incidents are easier to accept and take care of. Tending to and restoring mental health doesn’t mean there will never be setbacks, but it ensures that we are able to be successful in life, and have the ability to assist others when they are going through hard times.

History being made: AFW2's connection
December 29, 2021 — The United States Space Force celebrated a milestone recently; they are now two years old. On Dec. 20, 2019, then-President Donald J. Trump signed the National Defense Authorization Act, establishing the first new military force since 1947... MORE

The United States Space Force celebrated a milestone last week. They are now two years old. On 20 December 2019, then President Donald J. Trump signed the National Defense Authorization Act, establishing the first military force since 1947. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Shawn Sprayberry)

Working at remaining resilient during the holidays
December 15, 2021 — Holidays are a time for traveling and preparing to spend time with families. This can be an exciting time, especially since COVID-19 has been keeping families apart, but for some, this is can be a really hard time to cope with since many may not be surrounded by loved ones. ... MORE

There are many resources available for Airmen, Guardians, Veterans and their families to access if they are having a hard time coping. There are many books to read, applications to download and organizations to contact that are always available. They can also reach out to the Air Force Wounded Warrior (AFW2) Program Wellness and Resiliency team located on the AFW2 website, www.woundedwarrior.af.mil.

AFW2 expands social connections
December 7, 2021 — The pandemic highlighted the need to feel more connected, as people tend to feel isolated with various restrictions in place. Along with restrictions, warriors within the AFW2 program can sometimes already feel alone due to their trauma and recovery journey. With this challenge in mind, the Community Programs team felt the need to have wounded warriors, spouses and caregivers connect to others with similar backgrounds. ... MORE

The pandemic highlighted the need to feel more connected, as people tend to feel isolated with various restrictions in place. Along with restrictions, warriors within the AFW2 program can sometimes already feel alone due to their trauma and recovery journey. With this challenge in mind, the Community Programs team felt the need to have wounded warriors, spouses and caregivers connect to others with similar backgrounds.

CARE event highlights continuous support for warriors, caregivers
November 24, 2021 — More than 140 warriors and caregivers recently attended the Warrior CARE Event in San Antonio. This was the second time the Air Force Wounded Warrior, or AFW2, Program hosted a hybrid event where people attended in-person and virtually, and to say it was a success would be an understatement. ... MORE

This week more than 140 warriors and caregivers attended the Warrior CARE Event in San Antonio, Texas. This was the second time the Air Force Wounded Warrior (AFW2) Program hosted a hybrid event where people attended in-person and virtually, and to say it was a success would be an understatement.

Air Force Wounded Warrior Program event closes gap of social distance
November 16, 2021 — The Air Force Wounded Warrior Program, or AFW2, welcomed wounded warriors and caregivers from around the country for a hybrid CARE Event, featuring a combination of in-person and virtual attendees... MORE

The Air Force Wounded Warrior Program (AFW2) welcomed wounded warriors and caregivers

from around the country for a hybrid CARE Event, featuring a combination of in-person and virtual attendees. The CARE event focuses on the various support programs AFW2 offers, while also providing the face-to-face interaction many of them so desperately need.

New processes happening at AFW2
October 12, 2021 — The Air Force Wounded Warrior, or AFW2, Program is always looking for new ways to keep up with the world, expand and improve current processes to ensure they meet the needs of their warriors and caregivers... MORE

The Air Force Wounded Warrior (AFW2) Program is always looking for new ways to keep up with the world, expand and improve current processes to ensure they meet the needs of their warriors and caregivers. For this reason, a new form has been implemented to allow warriors, and caregivers, an opportunity to let AFW2 staff know what they need more of.

Remaining virtually connected through stories of resilience
July 9, 2020 — Physical distancing has evolved into a new normal way of life that has left many individuals feeling isolated and uncertain on what the future holds. With strict measures in place throughout the nation, the Air Force Wounded Warrior Program Outreach team has worked to maintain a social connection with Air Force unit personnel in a more virtual way... MORE

The Outreach team is continuing their mission in spreading awareness of the AFW2 Program and ensuring Ambassadors have a platform to share their testimonies of resilience and help-seeking behaviors. During this unprecedented time, the Outreach team has heightened their efforts in providing Airmen and Air Force leaders the opportunities to host virtual briefings to learn about the resources that are available for Airmen in need and become connected with AFW2 Ambassadors.

Remaining virtually connected through stories of resilience
July 1, 2020 — Physical distancing has evolved into a new normal way of life that has left many individuals feeling isolated and uncertain about what the future holds. With strict measures in place throughout the nation, the Air Force Wounded Warrior, or AFW2, Program Outreach team has worked to maintain a social connection with Air Force unit personnel in a more virtual way... MORE

Wounded Warrior recalls dark days, bright recovery
June 15, 2020 — Bernard Lawson, wounded while serving as an Army chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear technical escort Soldier at Johnston Atoll, overcame major nerve damage injuries with the help from other wounded warriors and is now the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center's emergency manager... MORE

Then, Army Staff Sgt. Bernard Lawson working with a team of CBRN specialist to establish the first patient decontamination team at Brooke Army Medical Center on Fort Sam Houston, Texas, circa 2003. Lawson was at BAMC recovering from major nerve damage to his right side after a routine response call to VX gas at Johnston Atoll, a former chemical, weapons storage and demilitarization site. Through hard work and help from others, like Wounded Warriors, he continues to recover and is currently the emergency manager for the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)