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.

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

15 October - 14 November | Navy Region Mid-Atlantic

Navy Wounded Warrior Food Drive to Support Thrive Peninsula

Boxes located at entrances of:

FFSC Norfolk
NWW Norfolk
NWW Portsmouth
JEB Little Creek Rockwell Gym - NAS Oceana NWW Office

POC: PS1 Bowen 757-322-3397

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.

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Must have base access to participate.

0715 - 0830 ET - Bib pick-up, with shirts for the first 200 people.
0900 ET - Remarks
0915 ET - 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 PT

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 ET

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.

14 November | Navy Region Southeast

Virtual Family Bingo - Session 1

1800 - 1930 ET

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Open to enrollees connected with Navy Region Southeast, and their families. Join us for big fun and prizes with virtual bingo! Space is limited, so register early to guarantee access. Please register by November 12 at noon.

For questions, contact David Mynett at 904-556-2807 or david.t.mynett.naf@us.navy.mil.

15 November | Navy Region Mid-Atlantic

Warrior 5K at NSA Hampton Roads
POW/MIA Field
Mitscher Ave.
Norfolk, VA

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1000 ET - Same-day registration opens
1130 - 1330 ET - 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.

20 November | Naval District Washington

BBQ Lunch
Bethesda USO (Bldg 83)

1130 - 1330 ET

Open to wounded, ill, and injured service members and their families, and ADSM cadre working in building 62.

21 November | Navy Region Northwest

Warrior Care Month Virtual Bingo Night
via Zoom

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1800 PT

This is a fantastic opportunity to win some incredible prizes for the family including Nintendo consoles, top-notch steak food packages, outdoor recreation equipment, Amazon gift cards, and kids prizes such as an electric scooter. You have to be in to win!

Space is limited, so register early to guarantee access. For questions, contact Marcia Patty at 360-396-1309 or marcia.l.patty.naf@us.navy.mil.