Joint Base Andrews hosts 2023 Warrior CARE Week

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Joint Base Andrews hosts 2023 Warrior CARE Week

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Slone Pacheco, Air Force Wounded Warrior program ambassador, and Ian Sprehn, AFWW program ambassador coordinator, talk about the program and the participating service members during the 2023 Warrior CARE Week hosted by the AFWW program at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 22, 2023. The program promotes recovery and rehabilitation through adaptive sport participation and develops camaraderie among recovering service members and veterans. (U.S. Air Force video by Senior Airman Bridgitte Taylor)

A banner is displayed at the Hangar 14 entrance during the 2023 Warrior CARE Week hosted by the Air Force Wounded Warrior program at Joint Base Andrews

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A banner is displayed at the Hangar 14 entrance during the 2023 Warrior CARE Week hosted by the Air Force Wounded Warrior program at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 14, 2023. The program promotes recovery and rehabilitation through adaptive sport participation and develops camaraderie among recovering service members and veterans. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Bridgitte Taylor)

Air Force Wounded Warrior Program volunteers shoot bows during the 2023 Warrior CARE Week at Joint Base Andrews

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Air Force Wounded Warrior Program volunteers shoot bows during the 2023 Warrior CARE Week at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 14, 2023. Archery is a part of the Adaptive Sports Program that connects recovering Airmen to introductory and competitive adaptive sports opportunities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Bridgitte Taylor)

Air Force Wounded Warrior Program volunteers shoot air pistols during the 2023 Warrior CARE Week at Joint Base Andrews

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Air Force Wounded Warrior Program volunteers shoot air pistols during the 2023 Warrior CARE Week at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 14, 2023 The program hosted adaptive sporting events, wellness sessions, and story exchanges to unite service members, support their journey to recovery, and sharpen their skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Bridgitte Taylor)

An air pistol sits on a table during a 2023 Warrior CARE Week shooting event at Joint Base Andrews

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An air pistol sits on a table during a 2023 Warrior CARE Week shooting event at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 14, 2023. Throughout the week, the Warrior Care Program hosted a variety of activities at Andrews and the Westin National Harbor Hotel for wounded, ill and injured service members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Bridgitte Taylor)

U.S. Air Force Wounded Warrior athletes and volunteers play competitive wheelchair basketball at Joint Base Andrews

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U.S. Air Force Wounded Warrior athletes and volunteers play competitive wheelchair basketball at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 15, 2023. The game was part of the 2023 Warrior CARE Week that took place at Andrews from Nov. 13-17. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gianluca Ciccopiedi)

U.S. Air Force Wounded Warrior athletes and volunteers play competitive wheelchair basketball during the 2023 Warrior CARE Week at Joint Base Andrews

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U.S. Air Force Wounded Warrior athletes and volunteers play competitive wheelchair basketball during the 2023 Warrior CARE Week at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 15, 2023. In addition to adaptive sports, the week’s events also included wellness sessions and story exchanges. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gianluca Ciccopiedi)

U.S. Air Force Wounded Warrior athletes and volunteers do practice drills before playing competitive wheelchair basketball at Joint Base Andrews

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U.S. Air Force Wounded Warrior athletes and volunteers do practice drills before playing competitive wheelchair basketball at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 15, 2023. Two teams of five competed against each other as part of the 2023 Warrior CARE Week. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gianluca Ciccopiedi)

U.S. Air Force Wounded Warrior athletes and volunteers get prepared for competitive wheelchair basketball at Joint Base Andrews

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U.S. Air Force Wounded Warrior athletes and volunteers get prepared for competitive wheelchair basketball at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 15, 2023. The tape helps protect the athletes’ hands as they push their wheelchairs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gianluca Ciccopiedi)

U.S. Air Force Wounded Warrior athletes and volunteers huddle before playing wheelchair rugby at Joint Base Andrews, Md

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U.S. Air Force Wounded Warrior athletes and volunteers huddle before playing wheelchair rugby at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 17, 2023. Two teams of five competed as part of the 2023 Warrior CARE Week. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tyrone Thomas)

U.S. Air Force Wounded Warrior athletes compete during wheelchair rugby at Joint Base Andrews

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U.S. Air Force Wounded Warrior athletes compete during wheelchair rugby at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 17, 2023. The event sought to unite service members, sharpen their skills and support their journey to recovery. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tyrone Thomas)

U.S. Air Force Wounded Warrior athletes and volunteers applaud before playing wheelchair rugby at Joint Base Andrews

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U.S. Air Force Wounded Warrior athletes and volunteers applaud before playing wheelchair rugby at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 17, 2023. Competitors showed their support between matches. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tyrone Thomas)

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Colten Grimm, left, 10th Security Forces K-9 handler, and Capt. Houston Thomas, 353rd Special Warfare Training Squadron tactical air control party specialist, face-off during wheelchair rugby at Joint Base Andrews

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Colten Grimm, left, 10th Security Forces K-9 handler, and Capt. Houston Thomas, 353rd Special Warfare Training Squadron tactical air control party specialist, face-off during wheelchair rugby at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 17, 2023. The game was part of the 2023 Warrior CARE Week that took place at Andrews from Nov. 13-17. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tyrone Thomas)

U.S. Air Force Wounded Warrior audience members cheer during a wheelchair rugby match at Joint Base Andrews

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U.S. Air Force Wounded Warrior audience members cheer during a wheelchair rugby match at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 17, 2023. The match was part of the 2023 Warrior CARE Week that took place at Andrews and other locations in the National Capital Region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tyrone Thomas)

U.S. Air Force Wounded Warrior audience members cheer during wheelchair rugby at Joint Base Andrews

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U.S. Air Force Wounded Warrior audience members cheer during wheelchair rugby at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 17, 2023. In addition to adaptive sports, the week’s events also included wellness sessions and story exchanges. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tyrone Thomas)

JOINT BASE ANDREWS., – U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Slone Pacheco, Air Force Wounded Warrior program ambassador, and Ian Sprehn, AFWW program ambassador coordinator, talk about the program and the participating service members during the 2023 Warrior CARE Week hosted by the AFWW program at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 22, 2023. The program promotes recovery and rehabilitation through adaptive sport participation and develops camaraderie among recovering service members and veterans. (U.S. Air Force video by Senior Airman Bridgitte Taylor)

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