Warrior Care

JBLM Soldiers Start Preparing for Warrior Games With Hard Training

The DoD Warrior Games 2022 may be months away, but the Soldiers of Task Force Phoenix at Joint Base Lewis-McChord Soldier Recovery Unit (SRU) in Tacoma, Washington already are deep into an intense training regimen in the hopes of securing some shiny hardware this August in Texas.

Recovering Service Members Compete in National Rowing Championship

Recovering Service Members compete in 2022 national indoor rowing championships.

Air Force Invisible Wounds Initiative helps build a supportive culture

Late last year, the Air Force launched Invisible Wounds Initiative Command Team Campaign

National Caregivers Day

It’s #NationalCaregiversDay! Thank you to the millions of dedicated caregivers keeping our loved ones safe and healthy. https://warriorcare.dodlive.mil/Caregiver-Resources/

2021 DOD Compensation and Benefits Handbook

The purpose of this handbook is to provide Service members and their support networks with a reference guide to answer some of the most pressing questions that arise for wounded, ill, and/or injured Service members.

Ft. Belvoir Leaders Learn to Row Learn More About MASP

Fort Belvoir Soldier Recovery Unit Command team joins MASP for a rowing clinic in Washington D.C. to experience benefits of adaptive sports firsthand.

Caregiver Wife’s Support Instrumental to Wounded Warrior’s Recovery

Eric and Crystal Heideman are not just husband and wife, but life partners navigating life as a wounded warrior and his full-time caregiver with resilience, will, and above all, love for one another.

Meet the Matriarch of Wounded Warrior Caregivers at Walter Reed

For worried caregivers at Walter Reed Bethesda, Linda Rasnake is a positive force of nature.

Wounded Warriors and Caregivers Online Resources

The Defense Department programs listed here are staffed with nearly 800 recovery care coordinators and case managers who are standing by to respond to individual queries.

Mental Stress is like a ‘Check Engine Light’ Flashing–Don’t Ignore It

Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Jason David speaks about his own journey of recovery through the Air Force Wounded Warrior Program.

For Many Wounded Warriors, Not All Damage is Visible or Combat-Related

For Air Force Staff Sgt. Alex Pate’s wife, Allison, being a caregiver to a wounded warrior has been a series of emotions, but she’s grateful for the support they’ve received along the road to his recovery.

For Wounded Warriors, Adaptive Sports Bring Camaraderie and Confidence

At the Wounded Warrior level, sports that can be adapted to accommodate disabilities are literally saving lives. And the sports and other adaptive activities are getting more widespread and popular each year.

Warrior Care Month Recognition

Join me in recognizing Warrior Care Month, an important Department-wide effort to increase awareness of programs and resources available to wounded, ill, and injured Service members, as well as their families, caregivers, and others who support them. Established in 2008, the annual Warrior Care Month recognition occurs each November. The theme of this year's observance is "Virtual Show of Strength."

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• Date: 11/9/2021
• Type: Memorandums
• Topics: Warrior Care – A Virtual Show of Strength | Warrior Care

Tips for Caregivers – How to Take Care of Yourself and Avoid Burnout

The Human Performance Resources by CHAMP team, part of the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences’ Consortium for Health and Military Performance provides stress management strategies for caregivers of recovering friends, family members or loved ones.

WICC Podcast

Today’s female service member population is now at 17%.