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U.S. Soldiers assigned to 1st Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne), participate in a ruck march in which they were required to carry a minimum of 40 pounds though an 18-mile course. The participants were allowed 4.5 hours to complete the course which brought them through the Boeblingen Local Training Area in Boeblingen, Germany, April 17, 2015. (U.S. Army photo by Visual Information Specialist Jason Johnston/Released)

Warrior Care

The Department of Defense, Military Services, and collaborating organizations mark Warrior Care Month in November by highlighting the strength and resilience – physically, mentally, and spiritually – of our wounded, ill, and injured service members and their families and caregivers. The effort is aimed at raising awareness of the recovery coordination resources and programs available today and inspiring year-round discussions regarding today’s warrior care priorities.

 

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Meet Coach Patrick Johnson, a veteran of the U.S. Navy who medically retired 13 years ago. Today he helps run Walter Reed's military adaptive sports program and coaches multiple crew teams in the National Capital Region. To learn more about military adaptive sports program, visit health.mil/warriorcare.

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Operation Warfighter is an internship program that matches qualified wounded, ill, and injured service members with non-funded federal internships in order for them to gain valuable work experience during their recovery and rehabilitation. https://warriorcare.dodlive.mil/carecoordination/operation-warfighter/ #WarriorCareMonth #OWF #VirtualShowofStrength

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“Military Adaptive Sports Programs provide reconditioning activities and competitive athletic opportunities for wounded, ill, and injured service members to improve their physical and mental quality of life throughout the continuum of recovery and transition. https://warriorcare.dodlive.mil/carecoordination/masp/ Warrior Care webpage #WarriorCareMonth ...

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“Adaptive Sports can inspire recovery and physical fitness and encourage new opportunities for growth and achievement. The NRD provides access to over 1,800 resources for adaptive sports. https://nrd.gov/The National Directory webpage #WarriorCareMonth #ShowofStrength”

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“The National Resource Directory provides access to services and resources at the national, state, and local levels to support recovery, rehabilitation, and community reintegration, including adaptive sports, education, and employment opportunities. https://nrd.gov/The National Resource Directory webpage #WarriorCareMonth #ShowofStrength”

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“Building connections, sharing resources, and finding strength together helps #WoundedWarriors fight isolation and know they aren’t alone. #WarriorCareMonth is a time for everyone to familiarize themselves with the programs and resources available to wounded, ill, and injured service members and their caregivers. https://www.health.mil/warriorcare”

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Check out the new electronic Caregiver Resource Directory! Available to view on any device. This all-inclusive directory is designed to easily connect military caregivers with support groups, resources, and tools they need! Explore the new e-CRD at https://nrd.gov/misc/crdDownload

Last Updated: August 04, 2023
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