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Warrior Care’s mission is to support wounded, ill, and injured service members in their recovery and reintegration or transition to civilian life. Here, you will find articles highlighting our support to ensure that we never forget our nation’s wounded, ill, and injured service members, their families, and caregivers. We publish a variety of stories to keep you informed about Warrior Care, from the ways we deliver on our mission, to the impact of our work on everyday lives.

Nov. 6, 2012

Care coordinators brave hurricane to attend training, prepare to support wounded warriors

Recovery Care Coordinators, AW2 Advocates and Non-Medical Case Managers all attended a week-long training course, including an interactive resource exhibition, in Alexandria, Va. last week....

Nov. 2, 2012

Mr. Campbell Speaks at General Electric “Get Skills To Work” Coalition Launch

Mr. Campbell speaking at the Get Skills to Work Coalition launch....

July 31, 2012

National Resource Directory, a tool for Total Force Fitness of Service members and their families

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July 27, 2012

Stay organized to reduce stress during disability evaluation process

A service member speaks with his nurse-case manager and platoon leader at a clinic. (Photo courtesy of the U.S. Army) ...

July 24, 2012

Wounded warrior shares personal account of Federal internship experience-- Part 3

Operation Warfighter intern Andrew Turner (second from left), recently completed an internship with the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) office at Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). He is pictured here with (l to r) Ryan Law, Deputy FOIA Dir...

July 20, 2012

Adaptive, Paralympic sports offer endless opportunities for wounded warriors

Fencing is just one of several lesser known Paralympic sports available for wounded warriors and recovering Service members, including those with limb loss and spinal cord injury....

July 17, 2012

Wounded Soldier finds full-time employment through Federal internship program

Though he had a college degree and private sector work experience, Jeff McKnight said his Operation Warfighter internship was invaluable in helping him prepare for transition....

July 12, 2012

Quitting tobacco, contributing to health of wounded warriors and families

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Deacon Holten, a squad leader with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, smokes a cigarette after an attack at Patrol Base Bracha in the Garmsir district of Helmand province, Afghanistan, Oct. 9, 2009. (Photo courtesy of U.S. Mar...

July 10, 2012

Childhood obesity treatable, preventable

A wound, illness or injury can disrupt a family's routine and make healthy habits difficult to maintain, but there are still ways to stay active and healthy even during recovery....

July 3, 2012

Wheelchair Games inspire physical, mental recovery for paralyzed veterans

The 32nd annual National Veterans Wheelchair Games, held in Richmond, Va. included more traditional events such as track and field, as well as more unique events including quad rugby and power soccer....