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Army Honors Wounded, Ill and Injured Soldiers during Warrior Care Month

Oct. 19, 2016 | By Warrior Care Staff
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By John Rosenberg, DCS, Warrior Care and Transition Posted to Army.mil on October 17, 2016 Arlington, VA -- Each November the Army honors wounded, ill and injured Soldiers and their Families by commemorating Warrior Care Month. Warrior Care Month highlights the resilience and strength of these Soldiers and their Families and caregivers. This year's theme is "Show of Strength." Throughout the month the Army will host events honoring these men and women, highlighting their contributions, sacrifices, recoveries, and transitions back to the force or transitions as successful Veterans. Surgeon General of the U.S. Army and Commanding General, U.S. Army Medical Command Lt. Gen. Nadja West states "Our fundamental tasks are in promoting, improving, conserving, or restoring the behavioral and physical well-being of those entrusted with our care." According to West, "If we do not get this right, it does not matter what else we get right." The Deputy Chief of Staff (DCS), Warrior Care and Transition (WCT) ensures that wounded, ill and injured Soldiers assigned to Warrior Transition Units (WTUs) receive world class care and services. Warrior care means building resilience and ensuring Soldiers are strong in mind, body and spirit. ... Read more at www.Army.mil.