Air Force Wounded Warrior program hosts Northeast CARE event

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An Air Force Wounded Warrior participant learns how to ride a wheelchair bicycle.

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Ava De Jesus, Air Force Wounded Warrior participant, learns how to operate a racing wheelchair during the Northeast Warrior CARE event at Joint Base Andrews, Nov. 20, 2024. The AFW2 program provides individualized support to wounded, ill or injured service members as well as their families and caregivers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Daniel Walderbach)

Retired SMSgt. Jon Geren scores a point in a wheelchair rugby game.

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Retired U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Jon Geren celebrates after scoring in a wheelchair rugby game during the Northeast Warrior CARE event at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 22, 2024. Air Force Wounded Warrior participants also received training in wheelchair basketball, sitting volleyball, swimming, track and field, archery and cycling. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Daniel Walderbach)

Participants play a game of sitting volleyball.

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Air Force Wounded Warrior participants play a game of sitting volleyball at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 21, 2024. Sitting volleyball allows individuals with disabilities to stay active and enhance their overall well-being. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Daniel Walderbach)

A volleyball lies in wait to be used in a sitting volleyball game.

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A volleyball sits on the ground during a volleyball game at the Northeast Warrior CARE event at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 21, 2024. Sitting volleyball is one of the many adaptive sports held at the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Daniel Walderbach)

Participants high five each other after a game of sitting volleyball.

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Morgana Park, Air Force Wounded Warrior participant, high-fives the opposing team after a game of sitting volleyball at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 22, 2024. The final day of the Northeast Warrior CARE event consisted of wheelchair rugby, wheelchair basketball, and sitting volleyball. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Daniel Walderbach)

An Air Force Wounded Warrior participant simulates a shot put throw.

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A participant at the Northeast Warrior CARE event throws a medicine ball to simulate a shot put throw at Joint Base Andrews Md., Nov. 20, 2024. The Northeast Warrior CARE event featured a variety of adaptive sports competitions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st class Daniel Walderbach)

Colonel Jun S. Oh speaks at the closing ceremony of the Air Force Wounded Warrior Northeast CARE event.

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U.S. Air Force Col. Jun S. Oh, 316th Wing and installation commander, speaks at the closing ceremony of the Air Force Wounded Warrior Northeast CARE event at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 22, 2024. The AFW2 program’s goal is to ensure members are equipped to manage the challenges from their wounds, injuries or illnesses as they transition back to duty or civilian life. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Daniel Walderbach)

JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. –

The Air Force Wounded Warrior program hosted their Northeast CARE event spanning the week of Nov.18th through the 22nd in support of our wounded Airmen and Guardians at Joint Base Andrews.

The week's events consisted of a day of healing, empowerment to employment, resiliency workshops, and adaptive sports. The program is designed to strengthen mental, physical, spiritual and social well-being, and enrolled Wounded Warriors and their caregivers participated in adaptive sports to demonstrate their competitive potential.

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