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Two Federal Agencies Testify on Way Forward Together for Recovering Service...

By Koby Langley, U.S. Department of Defense On March 13, 2008, Sara Wade testified before Congress about the challenges she faced managing the care of her husband, Sergeant Edward Wade, who suffered...

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Improved Care for Wounded, Ill and Injured—Worldwide Expansion Completed

Over the past four years, the Departments of Defense (DoD) and Veterans Affairs (VA) worked together to improve the disability evaluation system and delivery of benefits process for wounded, ill and...

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Warrior Games competitors make ‘something out of nothing’ through sports

Sports were always a part of John Edmonston’s life, and there was nothing serious injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident could do to change that. Despite a broken back, arm and face, as well as a...

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DoD Supports Efforts to Reduce Homelessness

  The period of transition from military to civilian life is a critical one for most Service members. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), supported by the Department of Defense (DoD) are working...

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Serving after Service: Air Force veteran and Warrior Games athlete continues...

  The Warrior Games is one of many events that showcase the resilience and endurance of our Nation’s Service members and veterans. For many, the Warrior Games is more than just a competition; it’s also...

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From Operation Warfighter Intern to Defense Technical Information Center...

Are you a wounded, ill or injured Service member looking to increase your career readiness and use your time productively while you recover? Consider participating in an Operation Warfighter...

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Recovery Care Coordinator uses DoD training to support wounded warriors

In the blink of an eye, a Service members’ military career can drastically change due to a sudden illness, wound, or injury.  When this happens many are left uncertain of the resources available to...

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Warrior Games Trials 2014 – USSOCOM: Competition and Continued Service

  Last month, more than 50 wounded, ill, and injured Service members attached to the U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) gathered at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Fla., to […]

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Athletes Soar at the 2014 Air Force Trials

  The 2014 Air Force Trials marked the Service’s first Warrior Games lead-up competition – and its largest engagement of wounded, ill and injured Airmen in a military adaptive sports […]

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Warrior to warrior: Artists offer classes

Article courtesy of The Globe, staff writer Sgt. Cameron Payne.  Originally posted: HERE (Thursday, April 23, 2015) MCB Camp Lejeune and MCAS New River   Thrown through the air, landing on his […]

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