Wounded Warrior Blog

The Rest of the Story (Final Symposium Issues, Part 2)

admin — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 19:18:00 GMT

By MAJ Deb Cisney, AW2 Operations During the 2008 AW2 Symposium the delegates discussed more than 80 issues that were previously submitted by AW2 Soldiers, Family members, prospective employers and others involved in wounded warrior care and transition....(read more)

Final Symposium Issues: Part 1

admin — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 18:49:00 GMT

By MAJ Deb Cisney, AW2 Operations They did it! The 2008 AW2 Symposium delegates used their personal experiences to tell the Army how to improve care for Soldiers and Families. Two and a half weeks ago, 74 AW2 Soldiers and Family members rolled up their...(read more)

Sew Much Comfort

admin — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 14:43:00 GMT

By Jeanne Keffer, Outgoing Inventory Director, Sew Much Comfort Our non-profit organization, Sew Much Comfort , was thrilled when COL Rice invited us to attend the AW2 Symposium this year, which was the first AW2 Symposium to include an exhibit hall....(read more)

Giving a Hero the Moon

admin — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:05:00 GMT

By Emily Oehler, AW2 Strategic Communications For several days, I have been immersed in the logistics of the AW2 Symposium ... helping with media briefing, editing newsletters, getting photographs, creating PowerPoint slides, answering questions as a...(read more)

Small Things Making a Difference

admin — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 18:55:00 GMT

By Jeffrey M. Cox, LICSW, BCD US Army Wounded Warrior Advocate I am pleased that I was invited to provide support to the 2008 AW2 Symposium in Indianapolis, IN. We met at the Sheraton Hotel overlooking the Civil War Monument reminding us that our work...(read more)

As a Family

admin — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 17:56:00 GMT

By Amanda Pringle, 17-year old daughter of AW2 Soldier BLAMJJAUGS. This stands for: Brittany, Lexie, Amanda, Mark, Joen, Josh, Alexis, Vivian, George and Sadaruis. We just met 6 days ago at the AW2 Symposium. And now, we all see ourselves as a Family....(read more)

The Martin Family

admin — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 19:51:00 GMT

By Tiffany Martin, AW2 Symposium Delegate My entire family is spending the week in Indianapolis, participating in the AW2 Symposium. My husband, Michael, is an AW2 Soldier who suffers from traumatic brain injury (TBI), as well as back injuries. Michael...(read more)

Our Son is our Hero

admin — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 20:27:00 GMT

By Gregg and Donna Lee, parents of AW2 Soldier, Cpl. Quentin A. Lee Everything changed when we received that dreaded phone call on August 22, 2007. That was when we were informed that our son, Cpl. Quentin A. Lee, had been severely injured in combat....(read more)

Career Forum Underway!

admin — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 20:38:00 GMT

By Roberta Berry, AW2 Career Coordinator and Rose Marie Tinker, AW2 Career Coordinator At the 2008 AW2 Symposium this week, we successfully kicked-off our first annual Career Forum. AW2 is a holistic program and one of the services that we offer is assistance...(read more)

Youthful Perspectives

admin — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 19:18:00 GMT

There is an abundance of energy, youthful grins, and pattering feet in the hallways of the Indianapolis Sheraton this week. This year, for the first time, the AW2 Symposium has included children in the event. The AW2 Program recognizes that the entire...(read more)

AW2 Symposium is Underway!

admin — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 18:49:00 GMT

This is a big week for the AW2 Program! AW2 has brought together more than 70 severely wounded S oldiers, Family members and caregivers from around the country for the fourth annual AW2 Symposium in Indianapolis. Based on their personal experiences, wounded...(read more)

My Patriot Paw, Archie

admin — Fri, 30 May 2008 12:28:00 GMT

By SGT. Clay Rankin, AW2 Soldier I injured my lower back in Iraq in 2003 during combat operations; I also suffer from PTSD from my war experiences. My disabilities significantly limited my ability to live independently; I became more and more dependant...(read more)

Social Security Commissioner: Remembering Those Who Serve

admin — Fri, 23 May 2008 14:21:00 GMT

By Guest Columnist Michael J. Astrue Commissioner of Social Security With Memorial Day approaching, I think it’s important to remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation. We at Social Security honor the heroism and courage...(read more)

Striving for the Peak

admin — Wed, 14 May 2008 19:42:00 GMT

By MAJ Marc Hoffmeister, AW2 Soldier I’ve always loved the outdoors. I used to spend all of my free time climbing in the back country or dreaming about climbing the big peaks. I stopped dreaming the day the enemy got lucky and I earned a purple...(read more)

AW2 Advocate Annual Training

admin — Wed, 07 May 2008 20:05:00 GMT

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...(read more)