Operation Warfighter (OWF):
Your Path to Career Readiness

Discover how OWF can help you gain valuable hands-on experience in a federal internship, helping you prepare for your future career.

Gain Experience Through a Federal Internship

Operation Warfighter (OWF) provides a unique opportunity to try a federal career by placing you in a professional internship that matches your interests. This program allows you to gain valuable, real-world work experience, build your professional network, and enhance your resume. OWF is the perfect way to explore different work environments and develop new skills before returning to duty or transitioning to a civilian career. Explore this page to learn more and connect with an OWF Regional Coordinator (RC).

Step-by-Step: How to Participate

Step 1: Meet Your Regional OWF Coordinator

Find and connect with your Regional OWF Coordinator to begin the process. Your coordinator will guide you through internship opportunities and application steps.

Step 2: Get Medical & Command Approval

Secure both medical and command approval to participate in the Operation Warfighter internship program. Complete OWF Application Form.

Step 3: Match to Internship & Begin Onboarding

Once approved, you’ll be matched with a federal agency internship that fits your skills and interests. Begin your onboarding with support from your coordinator.

Step 4: Start Internship & Work With Mentor

Create your Intern Development Plan. Start your internship and receive mentorship while gaining valuable work experience that supports your recovery and transition.

Step 5: Transition to Civilian Career or Active Duty

Use your internship experience to transition successfully back to active duty or into a civilian career.

Get Started Today! Find Your Regional Coordinator

What to Expect

Participants can expect hands-on federal internship experience that aligns with their recovery goals. You’ll gain skills, mentorship, and career readiness for your next chapter.

Testimonials & Success Stories

Read how other recovering Service Members have successfully transitioned through the OWF program.

CW03 Felipe D’Neri Lara

SPC Lauryn Robinson

LTC Jody Robertson

MSG Damon Glover

SPC Nicole Rodriguez

SrA Hector Bernal Canzales

OWF Documents and Forms

OWF Application Form

Complete this form to apply for an internship through Operation Warfighter (OWF).

Download OWF Form

OWF Factsheet

A summary of the OWF program's eligibility, benefits, and goals.

Download OWF Factsheet

OWF Intern Development Plan

Use this plan to set goals and track your progress during your internship.

Download Plan

OWF Experience Form

An online questionnaire to obtain RSM's feedback on their experience.

Take Questionnaire

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.

Click the RC map for the printable version.

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

Operation Warfighter (OWF): Your Path to Career Readiness