Last week, AW2 Advocates from around the country came together for a week of intensive education and collaboration, at the AW2 Advocate Annual Training.  Here is more about the training from two AW2 Advocates, Ayandria Barry and Regina Webb:

By Ayandria Barry

Northeast Region AW2 Advocate

The AW2 Advocate training last week was awesome and made me realize how far our program has come in just four years!

I was one of the first four AW2 staff members and being here from the beginning, I’ve seen how much this program has grown and continues to grow to work for the wounded Soldiers and their Families.  From our humble beginnings to now, our staff has grown from four to over 100 and we are still growing!

The AW2 Advocate Training is just one way that leadership provides us with the knowledge and tools we need to navigate through the red tape and get the job done for our Soldiers and their Families.  During my time at AW2 I have seen our resources evolve to include a complex database, a Strategic Communication division that sends out wonderful literature and newsletters to both the staff and the Soldiers, and a Human Resources cell that provides us with support, feedback and solutions. This is all a testament to AW2’s continued progress.

To the new evolving AW2 Trainings… Keep up the good work!!!! Hooha!

 By Regina Webb
Northeast Team Advocate "I am AW2"
On behalf of the Northeast Team at Headquarters, I would like to say thanks to everyone  for their valuable contributions at our recent annual training, held in Alexandria, VA.   I very much appreciated all the information and knowledge shared during our breakout session with the Region Teams.  The information gained during these sessions will serve as additional tools to continue the support we provide to our AW2 Soldier's and Family members.  I trust that you enjoyed your time at the training and I certainly look forward to working with each of you as we continue to give our very best to our population.