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2023 Warrior Care Month Memorandum Signed by Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, Ashish Vazirani
Warrior Care Month 2023 Toolkit November is Warrior Care Month! Check out this year's theme: A Show of Strength, and share our message and programs with wounded warriors, their caregivers and families.
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Caregiver Resource Directory Empowering military caregivers with information about national-level resources and programs
DOD Wounded, Ill, and/or Injured Compensation and Benefits Handbook Providing Service members and their support network a guide to compensation and benefits
E2I/OWF Regional Coordinators Map Contact information for regional coordinators supporting the E2I/OWF programs
Integrated Disability Evaluation System Determines if ill, or injured Service members are fit for continued Military service and provides disability benefits to Service members and veterans, if appropriate
National Resource Directory Providing access to resources to support recovery, rehabilitation and reintegration

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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.

Archive: 2021

Dec. 13, 2021

Ft. Belvoir Leaders Learn to Row Learn More About MASP

Warrior Care's Military Adaptive Sports Program provides recovering service members (RSM), and their caregivers and families, the opportunity to participate in a wide variety of reconditioning activities.Recently, Fort Belvoir Solider Recovery Unit's Officer in Charge, Army Lt. Col. Dan Keener; and Sgt. Maj. Blair Pierce, the SRU's command sergeant

ARCP Coordinator supports Recovering Service members, their families an caregivers.

Nov. 15, 2021

Army RCC Guides RSMs, Families & Caregivers in Their Recovery

When it comes to supporting our nation's wounded, ill, and injured service members, veterans, and their families/caregivers, Nadlyn Snape is someone you want in your corner.In her role as an Army recovery care coordinator (RCC) in the Fort Campbell, Kentucky and Clarksville, Tennessee areas, Snape provides proactive support to this population

Veteran caregiver, Diane Hupko (right), supports Army Veteran

Nov. 15, 2021

Giving Back Helps Veteran Caregiver Connect with Military Caregivers

Military caregivers play a huge part in the recovery process of our nation's wounded, ill, and injured service members. Ensuring caregivers are supported in their efforts is vital to the success of the process.Veteran caregiver Diane Hupko regularly volunteers to support other military caregivers and families in the Fort Drum, New York area through

Portrait of Dario Santana, Navy Wounded Warrior Family Program Manager

Nov. 2, 2021

Navy Wounded Warrior RSMs and Families are in Good Hands

Marine Corps veteran Dario Santana is a proud family man currently working as the Navy Wounded Warrior’s Family Program manager.In 2006, Santana was a platoon sergeant at Walter Reed National Military Medical Clinic (WRNMMC), charged with overseeing nearly 70 combat-wounded Marines. Overtime, along with the help of other Marines, this platoon grew

June 23, 2021

Military Caregiver Spotlight: Tonia Russell, 2020 Operation Homefront Volunteer of the Year

During the 2020 Pandemic, Military Caregiver Support's PEER Support Coordinators (PSC) found creative ways to support Military Caregivers and their families. Region 1 PSC Tonia Russel was honored as Operation Homefront 2020 Volunteer of the Year! Read her story here!

June 23, 2021

PSC Max Shares His Involvement in the Community

Throughout the 2020 Pandemic, Military Caregiver Support PEER Support Coordinators (PSC) have dedicated their time to provide Military Caregivers with resources and support. PSC Max Dolan (region 10) volunteered his time and became a board member to a large variety of organizations to help the Military Caregivers in his region.

Feb. 24, 2021

Army Leader Finds Rewarding Position Through Operation Warfighter

Samuel Ortiz attending a ball in Washington, DC in 2019....

Jan. 25, 2021

Spouse’s Appreciation Day: Ten resources for military spouses

Team SOCOM's Staff Sgt. Jimmy Covas kisses his wife Rebekah after shooting his way to a gold medal in the air pistol finals during the 2018 DoD Warrior Games at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs on June 5, 2018. The Warrior Games are an...

Jan. 22, 2021

OWF and E2I Host Virtual Federal Internships and Employment Fair

On February 4th from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. EST, Warrior Care's Operation Warfighter/ Education & Employment Initiative Programs to host the virtual event, VIRTUAL FEDERAL INTERNSHIPS AND EMPLOYMENT FAIR. This event is for Recovering Service Members to learn more about the path to career opportunities in private industry and internships/ employment in

Jan. 15, 2021

One Marine’s Journey to Recovery Through Adaptive Sports

Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Annika Hutsler celebrates winning four gold medals in swimming during the 2020 U.S. Marine Corps Trials in Camp Pendleton, California. (Photo by Roger Wollenberg, DOD.)...