Navy Wounded Warrior has provided assistance to over 7,600 seriously wounded, ill and injured service members located throughout the country.
November is Warrior Care Month
November is Warrior Care Month. It was established in 2008 “to increase awareness of programs and resources available to wounded, ill, and injured service members, their families, and those who care for them.” The Department of Defense was tasked to “continue to make it easier for our troops and their families to take advantage of all the assistance now available to them.”
Navy Wounded Warrior’s motto is Numquam Navigare Solus, Never to Sail Alone. The Navy lives its values of honor, courage and commitment when caring for wounded, ill and injured service members and their families and caregivers.
About Navy Wounded Warrior
Navy Wounded Warrior is the Navy’s official support program for Sailors and Coast Guardsmen of all ranks who have been wounded in combat or injured in the line of duty or on liberty, such as in a fall or a motorcycle accident. We also aid those dealing with serious physical or psychological illnesses, such as cancer or PTSD.
Navy Wounded Warrior serves as an unbiased advocate to bridge the needs of commands, medical care teams, and service members in planning a way forward. Our non-medical care providers have tailored support for tens of thousands of Sailors and Coastguardsmen, along with their families and caregivers, to create comprehensive plans for the service members’ recovery, rehabilitation and reintegration back to active duty or into the community.
Maintaining the gold standard for non-medical care, Navy Wounded Warrior offers resources for education and employment initiatives, adaptive recoditioning programs, and family and caregiver tools, as well as other offerings that promote healing and opportunities for success, both within and beyond military service. Coordinating non-medical care enables service members to focus on their recovery goals and well-being, encourages retention and return to duty, and supports a smooth transition to the VA when a condition prohibits continued service.
We're Here to Help
Service members can self-refer to Navy Wounded Warrior. Family, friends, chaplains, command leadership, medical providers, and members are often the best advocates and can directly refer their Sailors and Coast Guardsmen, too. Contact the Navy Wounded Warrior call center at 855-NAVY WWP (855-628-9997) or send an email to navywoundedwarrior.fct@navy.mil to get started.
Thank You to our National Sponsor
Thank you to the Daughters of the American Revolution for being Navy Wounded Warrior's national sponsor for Warrior Care Month 2024.*
*No Navy endorsement implied.
Find Navy Wounded Warrior at One of these Upcoming Events
24 October | Navy Region Mid-Atlantic
Military Appreciation Night at Old Dominion University
S.B. Ballard Stadium
Norfolk, VA
1800
Navy Wounded Warrior enrollees are invited to participate in the coin toss when the Old Dominion Monarchs play the Georgia Southern Eagles. A limited number of tickets are available. Please RSVP to Gia Jurgens via giavana.c.jurgens.naf@us.navy.mil.
1 November | Headquarters
(Rain date: 4 November)
Navy Wounded Warrior 5K Run or 1 Mile Walk
Washington Navy Yard, Washington, D.C.
Must have base access to participate.
0715 - 0830 - Bib pick-up, with shirts for the first 200 people.
0900 - Remarks
0915 - 5K begins
7 November | Navy Region Southwest
4th Annual Warrior Care Event
Naval Medical Center San Diego
Admiral Baker Clubhouse
2400 Admiral Baker Rd, San Diego, CA
1000 - 1400
Must be enrolled with Navy Wounded Warrior, Navy and Marine Corps Fisher House, or Navy Gold Star to particpate.
Keynote Speaker: Aubrey McDade, Jr. | Navy Cross Recipient, USMC Combat veteran
7 November | Navy Region Mid-Atlantic
iFly Supports Navy Wounded Warrior
iFly Virginia Beach
1100
iFly has offered a limited number of flying packages for Navy Wounded Warrior enrollees. Spots are expected to fill-up quickly. To RSVP, contact Jose Nicola via jose.a.nicola.civ@us.navy.mil.
15 November | Navy Region Mid-Atlantic
Warrior 5K at NSA Hampton Roads
POW/MIA Field
Mitscher Ave.
Norfolk, VA
1000 - Same-day registration opens
1130 - 1330 - Race and festivities
The first 200 finishers receive a t-shirt. Medals will be awarded to the top male and female finisher in each age group. There will be a post-race award ceremony with music and pizza. For more information, call 757-836-1812.
15 November | Navy Region Mid-Atlantic
Bowling with the Warriors
Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story
Little Creek Gator Bowl (Bldg. 3560)
1455 Gator Blvd.
Virginia Beach, VA
1800 - 2000
Wounded Warriors and their families are invited for a night of fun. It's a great opportunity to meet other families enrolled in Navy Wounded Warrior. Food and drink will be provided. Please RSVP to Gia Jurgens via giavana.c.jurgens.naf@us.navy.mil.
22 November | Navy Region Southwest
Wounded Warrior 5K Run/Walk
Naval Medical Center San Diego
Balboa Athletic Center (Bldg. 12)
1030 - Check-in
1100 - Warm-up
1115 - Run starts
Participants receive a t-shirt after the event, while supplies last. For more information, call 619-532-7260.
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