By LTC Deb Cisney, AW2 Symposium Action Officer
AW2 Symposium Action Officer LTC Deb Cisney (right) is photographed with an AW2 spouse (left) at the 2010 Army Family Action Plan Worldwide Conference
As the AW2 Action Officer for the AW2 Symposium and Army Family Action Plan (AFAP) issues, I wanted to share an update that indicates AW2’s impact is noticed around the Army.
At the recent AFAP Worldwide Conference, delegates voted AW2 the Army’s Number 2 strength in Mobilization, Deployment, and Family.
These delegates weren’t just wounded warriors and their Families. In fact, AW2 delegates were a very small part of the group. The 110 delegates at this conference spanned the full scope of the Army population. They represented Army installations both stateside and abroad, and Families and Soldiers affected by every aspect of Army life.
By ranking AW2 among the top Army strengths, delegates acknowledged the importance of AW2’s mission: to provide personalized support to the Army’s most severely wounded, ill, and injured Soldiers, Veterans, and their Families.
AW2 is now accepting applications for the 2011 AW2 Symposium. AW2 Soldiers, Veterans, and Families interested in attending should to talk their AW2 Advocates and submit the Delegate Solicitation Form via email to AW2@conus.army.mil
I am a delegate hopeful. I am a Purple Heart/Combat Action Badge recipient and am now retired from the Army. I was hit with a 120 mm rocket. Not a great way to start an afternoon with only a few days left to come home. I spent most of my time in TX recovering. I appreciated the process and being a 11 year army veteran, I learned to love the WTU and the daily life.
My question is, when will we find out if we are one of the selected for the 2011 symposium?
Thank you for registering as an AW2 Symposium delegate. As a severely wounded Veteran your voice is important in shaping future Army policies that will improve the care of our wounded, ill, and injured Soldiers, Veterans, and Families. AW2 has received many delegate applications and the selection process is in its final stages. We appreciate your question and thank you for your patience. All delegates will receive word after the official list has been approved. Best, WTC Stratcom