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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 who has a combat or hostile-related injury or illness that may require long-term care or a Medical or Physical Evaluation Board to determine fitness for duty.
Note: A combat-related injury/illness also includes an injury/illness resulting from hazardous service or performance of duty under conditions simulating war or through an instrumentality of war.
Goals
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 before and 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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 VA for Vets offers career-search tools for veterans seeking employment with Veterans Affairs, career development services for existing veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military servicemembers. |
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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, through separation or retirement, for life.
- Advocate for services on Airman's behalf ยท 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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"My men watch closely how we take care of our fallen's widows and children and how we treat our wounded because they know that any night they could be next. They are counting on us and all of your team to get this right. I thank you for what you and your team do, it is truly critical to our fight."
-- Special Tactics Squadron commander
"I just wanted to say thank you, and that you guys are doing a great job with us Wounded Warriors. The amount of information that has been passed to me cannot be measured. [Caseworker] Candace Escobedo is a wonderful woman. She has called me numerous times checking in on me and asking if there is anything I need, or need help with. Without the AFW2 program I would have never known about Combat-Related Special Compensation. Please, keep up the good work. You guys are all I have left of the wonderful Air Force I was once part of. Thank you."
-- Name Withheld by Request
A retired Wounded Warrior
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DCOE Outreach Center
(PTSD and Psychological Health)
1-866-966-1020
Military OneSource
Wounded Warrior Resource Call Center
1-800-342-9647
Suicide Prevention
1-800-273-TALK (8255) |
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Call: 1-800-525-0102 |
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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/DPFW
ATTN: AFW2
550 C St. West, Ste. 37
Randolph AFB, TX
78150-4739
E-mail Us
Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday
6:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. (CST)
Closed Holidays |
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