WHAT IS A RETURNING WARRIOR WORKSHOP AND HOW CAN I ATTEND ONE?

The Returning Warrior Workshop (RWW) is a weekend for the Navy to take care of the military personnel who have been deployed in support of combat or combat support operations. Taking care of our people is one of the Chief of Naval Operation's top three priorities.

The RWW focuses on three major goals:

1. Honoring Warriors for their sacrifice of standing in harm's way to protect our country and its citizens along with honoring their significant other for supporting the Sailor and keeping the house functioning while the Sailor was away.

2. Raising awareness for the Warrior and family members that may be experiencing some difficulty adjusting or reintegrating following their deployment with resources for assessment and referrals.

3. Affords Warriors and Family members the opportunity to learn about the many resources available to assist families with reintegration into civilian life.

The specific target populations are SELRES, FTS and AD that have completed a mobilization/IA in a combat zone or area in which they were exposed to highly stressful situations.

Warriors (Service Member) who have recently returned from a mobilization or deployment as an individual augmentee are cordially invited to attend a Returning Warrior Workshop (RWW) with the guest of their choice. The guest may include a spouse, significant other, or family member. The definition of family member has been expanded to include: girlfriend, boyfriend, parent, brother or sister. Children are not allowed.

The Warrior will attend the RWW on ADT or DTS travel orders. The event is held at a 4 Star hotel away from military bases and every day distractions. Civilian business casual attire is required. The goal is to give loved ones a chance to reconnect. All lodging, meals, conference fees, and miscellaneous expenses are covered at the RWW and include: dinner Friday night, three meals on Saturday, and breakfast and lunch on Sunday.

Warriors are reimbursed for POV travel expenses up to 350 miles from home of record so that one guest may accompany. We are unable to pay for plane tickets.

For more info on this program, contact your chain of command or:

Mr. James Warren
Commander, Navy Reserve Forces Command
Family Support Program Manager N003
1915 Forrestal Drive
Norfolk, VA 23551
james.d.warren(at)navy.mil
(757)322-6568