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The Air Force will take care of its Wounded Warriors. We will fully support the Office of the Secretary of Defense programs to keep highly skilled men and women on active duty. If this is not feasible, the Air Force will ensure Airmen receive enhanced assistance through the AFW2 program.
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 An Air Force Wounded Warrior is any Airman that has a combat or hostile-related injury or illness requiring long-term care that will require a Medical Evaluation Board or Physical Evaluation Board to determine fitness for duty.
A combat or hostile-related injury results from hazardous service or performance of duty under conditions simulating war or through an instrumentality of war.
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Testimony details Pentagon, VA plans for wounded warriors
WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- The departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs are working together to address the needs of wounded warriors, defense officials told the House Armed Services Committee April 29.
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AF doctors use virtual reality to treat PTSD
TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. (AFNS) -- Mental health therapists and social workers at the David Grant USAF Medical Center at Travis Air Force Base, Calif., are currently using a virtual reality program to treat servicemembers who suffer from post traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, after returning from combat operations.
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VA welcomes veterans home with new Web site, blog
WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- The Veterans Affairs Department has launched a new "Returning Veterans" Web site to welcome home veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts with a social, veteran-centric site, VA officials announced today.
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Family care forum kick starts Year of the Air Force Family
ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) -- Senior Air Force officials and family care professionals set the direction for the Year of the Air Force Family April 2 here.
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Tax rates change for retirees, annuitants
CLEVELAND (AFNS) -- Retirees and annuitants may see a change in the amount of money they receive May 1 thanks to a new tax credit.
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Innovative brain therapies offer hope to injured troops
WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- Innovative therapies that have assisted previously comatose patients regain consciousness may be incorporated on a greater scale to treat troops diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries, a brain injury expert said here March 23.
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Don't call him a hero
ANDREWS AIR FORCE BASE, Md. -- Tech. Sgt. Christopher Frost raised his right hand and re-enlisted here March 1 knowing full well the sacrifice he was committing to -- he has already given his right leg in the line of duty.
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Troop-support Group Specializes in Adaptive Clothing
WASHINGTON -- A troop-support group that provides clothing specially adapted for wounded troops recovering in military hospitals, will roll out a new line of garments later this year.
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Web Site Helps Troops, Families Adjust After Deployments
WASHINGTON -- A Military Health System Web site continues to help returning servicemembers and families adjust after a deployment ends, the site's program manager said Jan. 29.
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Welcome to the Wounded, Ill and Injured Compensation and Benefits Handbook. This handbook is designed to help servicemembers who are wounded, ill and injured, as well as the family members who are taking care of them. |
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There is no difference in care provided for any Total Force Member -- active, Guard, or Reserve. We will expedite the medical evaluation process if a Wounded Warrior chooses to separate from active duty.
We will ensure extraordinary care, service and assistance for at least five years after Wounded Warriors separate or retire. Strong emphasis is placed on ensuring wounded Airmen receive professional, individualized guidance and support to help them successfully navigate their way through the complex process of transitioning out of the Air Force and returning to civilian life.
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The AFW2 program works hand-in-hand with the Air Force Survivor Assistance Program and Airman & Family Readiness Centers to ensure Airmen receive professional support and care from the point of injury to no less than five years after separation or retirement.
· Advocate for services on Airman's behalf
· Coordinate with closest A&FRC to ensure wounded warriors receive face-to-face, personalized services
· Provide professional services such as transition assistance, employment assistance, moving assistance, financial counseling, information and referral, and emergency financial assistance
· Assist in integrating Airmen and their families back into their local communities
· Connect Airmen and their families with the Joint Family Support Program in each state
· Coordinate benefits counseling and services provided by the DoD, Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Labor, Social Security Administration, Tricare, and other helping agencies |
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Total Force Service Center
Customer service experts are available 24/7 to address all your personnel questions.
NOTICE: The Total Force Service Center (TFSC) number for regular Air Force, Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve, civilian Airmen, and Air Force retirees is now 800-525-0102. Those calling from overseas who do not have DSN access should continue using their prior number until further notice. |
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AFW2 Program Office
Toll Free: (800) 581-9437
Cmc'l Fax: (210) 565-3385
DSN Fax: 665-3385
Mailing Address
HQ AFPC/DPSIA
ATTN: AFW2
550 C St. West, Ste. 37
Randolph AFB, TX
78150-4739
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Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday
7 a.m. - 4 p.m. (CST)
Closed Holidays |
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