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Operation Warfighter (OWF)

Connecting wounded, ill, or injured Service members to meaningful federal internships.

Flexible Internships
(based on RSMs remaining time in service)

20-40 Hours/Week

Military Pay Continues

90+ Federal Agency Partners

OVERVIEW

The main objective of OWF is to place RSMs in supportive work settings that positively impact their recovery. This program presents opportunities to facilitate RSMs' development and employment readiness by assisting with resume building, exploring employment interests, and developing job skills through internship opportunities. 

ELIGIBILITY

Enrolled in the Integrated Disability Evaluation System (IDES)

OR

Enrolled in a Military Service or SOCOM Warrior Care program

AND

Commander and medical approval

Service Members

  • Eligibility
  • How to get started
  • Testimonials
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Commanders

  • Eligibility
  • Why to approve
  • DoD policy
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Federal Agencies

  • Why host an intern
  • Benefits for your agency
  • How to partner
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The Operation Warfighter Process

APPLICATION
1

RSM requests to participate in OWF.

2

RSM submits completed OWF Approval for Participation and resume to OWF Regional Coordinator.

Application Approved: Moves to Placement Phase

Application Not Approved: Process Stops

PLACEMENT
3

OWF RC matches internship opportunities for the RSM based on interests and capabilities.

4

The agency and the RSM conduct interview(s).

5

The RSM accepts placement, and the agency coordinates internship requirements.

6

The agency submits the OWF Placement Form to the OWF RC.

INTERNSHIP
7

Agency submits the completed Individual Development Plan (IDP) to the OWF Regional Coordinator.

Internship Begins

8

The OWF RC conducts regular check-ins and IDP reviews with both the Service Member and the agency supervisor.

CLOSEOUT
9

The agency provides a Record of Achievement to the RSM to document their accomplishments.

10

Agency and RSM complete the OWF Experience Survey.

Education & Employment Initiative (E2I) &
Operation Warfighter (OWF)
Regional Coordinator Map

Warrior Care's E2I/OWF Regional Coordinators (RC) support recovering Service members (RSMs) by connecting them to local education and employment opportunities. Located across 10 regions, each coordinator works with military and community partners to guide RSMs through career planning, internships, and transition resources. 
 
Use the RC map to find your region's coordinator and get connected with support tailored to your recovery goals. 

Education & Employment Initiative (E2I) &
Operation Warfighter (OWF) Regional Coordinators

Region 1 - Northeast
Region 2 - Mid-Atlantic
Region 3 - Southeast
Region 4 - South
Region 5 - Central
Region 6 - South Central
Region 7 - Midwest
Region 8 - Mountain
Region 9 - Northwest
Region 10 - West