Air Force Personnel Center Air Force Wounded Warrior (AFW2) Program Warrior Care Division AFPC/DPFW 1 January 2019
AFW2 Program Goals / Mission § Provide personalized restorative care to seriously wounded, ill and injured Airmen, caregivers and families § Provide support throughout transformation “back to duty”, separation or retirement as an “Airman for Life” well-equipped to manage challenges regardless of injury or illness § We are Wounded Warrior Advocates!! “Transformation because you can never transition back from a life-changing event!” Agile, Innovative, and Responsive…Fueling the Fight! 2
AFW2 Program Eligibility n Very Seriously, Seriously wounded, ill or injured on the casualty report or by DoD Medical Authority n Airmen with highly complex medical conditions (service connected or in -the-line of duty) confirmed by a Medical Authority (examples: tick- borne Illnesses, cancer, invisible wounds, chemical exposure) (final approval authority: DPFW) n Airmen diagnosed w/ service connected or in-the-line of duty PTSD, TBI or MST, (verified by medical authority) and are under consideration or referred to MEB n Airmen in training status (including BMTS), separated from their organization with complex medical conditions on case-by-case basis n Purple Heart Recipients n Air Reserve Components (ARC): Same criteria as above to include validation that injury/illness was service connected and in-the-line of duty and/or while on active orders, or on medical continuation orders Agile, Innovative, and Responsive…Fueling the Fight! 3
AFW2 Care Management Team (CMT) n Integral part of the Recovery Coordination Program n Partner to provide support and care management n Key Care Management Team Members: n Airman / Caregiver / Family n Airman’s Commander n Airman’s Supervisor / Co-workers n Airman’s First Sergeant n Medical Team n AFW2 Care Team Agile, Innovative, and Responsive…Fueling the Fight! 4
AFW2 Recovery Coordination Pgm (RCP) Triad n Boots on Ground - RCCs n Located at 42 locations / regional coverage n Identify Airman / Caregiver / Family needs and establishes goals n Coordinate medical and non-medical services n Reach back – Region Team Lead & NMCM SMEs at AFPC n Direct access to Personnel program SMEs n Allows for continuity of care n Support Network – Recovering Airmen remains assigned to their Squadron n Promotes the “ We Take Care of Our Own ” ethos Agile, Innovative, and Responsive…Fueling the Fight! 5
AFW2 Demographics (1 Jan 19) ■ 3,470 = Active population (1,991 AD / 1,479 TDRL) ■ 2,896 Regular (83%) ■ 402 Guard (12%) ■ 172 Reserve ( 5%) ■ Support 5,650 veterans on as-needed basis ■ AFW2 Case Category ■ 809 Illnesses ■ 1,827 Invisible wounds ( 1,265 PTSD ) ■ 834 Physical wounds (includes TBI) ■ Combat vs. Non-Combat Enrollment ■ Combat Related = 14% ■ Non-Combat Related = 86% ■ Enroll ~110 new Airmen per month Agile, Innovative, and Responsive…Fueling the Fight! 6
AFW2 Refer an Airman Agile, Innovative, and Responsive…Fueling the Fight! 7
AFW2 Care Event Objective n Provide a holistic event that integrates restorative care and services for seriously wounded, ill and injured Airman and Caregivers into one platform n Strengthen mental, physical, spiritual and social well-being n Connect with programs that aide in recovery and resiliency n Establish goals and a renewed sense of purpose Agile, Innovative, and Responsive…Fueling the Fight! 8
AFW2 Warrior C.A.R.E. Events n Caregiver Support Program n Adaptive Sports and Ambassador Program n Recovering Airman Mentorship Program and Resiliency Programs n Empowerment in Transition Agile, Innovative, and Responsive…Fueling the Fight! 9
Agile, Innovative, and Responsive…Fueling the Fight! 10 10
AFW2 Commander/Leader’s Role n Awareness of your enrolled Airmen, Recovery Care Coordinator, AFW2 Program support available n Facilitate helping agency collaboration n Act as an intermediary, when necessary, to assist Airmen, Caregiver and Family when base agencies are not being responsive n Strengthen Care Coordination across base level agencies n Across Case Management Team n Support and encourage participation in recovery and rehabilitation opportunities n Warrior CARE Events n Other local events designed to promote recovery n Embody AFW2 motto to “Care Beyond Duty” Agile, Innovative, and Responsive…Fueling the Fight! 11 11
AFW2 Airman For Life (A4L) n Mission: To honor and empower AFW2 - wounded, ill and injured veterans and their families through a social media environment that provides specialized assistance/referrals, educates, informs and inspires. n Vision: Build a resilient community for our AFW2 family that supports each other, establishes long lasting relationships and fosters esprit de corps. Agile, Innovative, and Responsive…Fueling the Fight! 12 12
AFW2 Information / Assistance Director: Col Mike (FN) Flatten michael.flatten@us.af.mil 210-565-2783 E-mail wounded.warrior@us.af.mil Website http://www.woundedwarrior.af.mil www.twitter.com/afw2 http://instagram.com/afw2 www.facebook.com/airforcewoundedwarrior Agile, Innovative, and Responsive…Fueling the Fight! 13 13
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