Army Wounded Warrior

Taking care of wounded warriors is an important part of the Army's mission. The Army Wounded Warrior Program (AW2) is the official U.S. Army program that assists and advocates for severely wounded, injured, and ill Soldiers and their Families, wherever they are located, for as long as it takes.

AW2 provides individualized support to this unique population of Soldiers, who were injured or became ill during their service in the Global War on Terrorism. AW2 is a key component of the Army's commitment, the Army Family Covenant, to wounded warriors and their Families. All wounded, injured and ill Soldiers—who are expected to require six months of rehabilitative care and the need for complex medical management—are assigned to a Warrior Transition Unit to focus on healing before returning to duty or transitioning to Veteran status. Those who meet AW2 eligibility are simultaneously assigned to the AW2 and receive a local AW2 Advocate to personally assist them long term.

Wounded Soldiers are eligible for a wide array of benefits in order to help them recover physically, prepare financially and build their skills for a rewarding career. AW2 Advocates will ensure that AW2 Soldiers and their Families are connected with these benefits and services, which span:

For more information on the AW2 organization, please visit their website.