Wed, Jan 18, 2012
Will Provide For Needs For Injured Personnel Through All Phases
Of Recovery
The Air Force Association and its chapters have taken on a new
initiative to help care for wounded Airmen as they make their way
from the front line to their home. AFA Chapters around the world
are participating in this effort along with the Air Force Recovery
Care Coordinators to provide support to Airmen's needs while in
various phases of recovery.
When Airmen are injured and returning to the United States, they
are typically bereft of their belongings. They do not have personal
clothing or items with them, and are unprepared for their needs as
they arrive to begin medical recovery. As they find themselves in
hospitals and centers distant from loved ones, this new program was
created to help ease their discomfort by offering a variety of both
required and congenial items. These items range from immediate
small sundries, gift cards, casual clothing, bags, entertainment
and technology to connection with larger support agencies for
longer term support. They may also require support for family
members that may arrive to assist their recovery and
rehabilitation.
Three AFA chapters are implementing the first phase of this new
initiative: the Nation's Capital Chapter and D.W. Steele, Sr.
Memorial Chapter in the D.C. area and the Alamo Chapter in San
Antonio. These three particular chapters were initially selected
due to the volume of injured Airmen sent to the Army Medical
Centers in their locations. These chapters, along with AFA
Headquarters, are putting together packages of needed items for
wounded Airmen who arrive at Walter Reed National Military Medical
Center in Bethesda, MD and at San Antonio Military Medical Center
in San Antonio, TX.
At this time, this project is also monitoring wounded Airmen
arriving in both Germany and Hawaii. In the near future the AFA
will be following not only these arriving Airmen, but Airmen
injured in the past and determining their needs and challenges as
well as arranging for support in cooperation with the US Air Force
and other Warrior Support Agencies. "Wounded Airman have served our
nation alongside the warriors of our sister services, they are
injured in the same way and suffering similar challenges in
recovery. This initiative is a small way for the AFA to show
gratitude to the brave airmen and their families who devote their
lives defending this nation," said Don Taylor, AFA National
Director. "These men, women, and families have continuously
supported America and faced severe sacrifices. Many more
sacrifices are ahead for them. They have demonstrated strong
dedication, and illustrated remarkable courage and deserve our
support. This initiative is an opportunity for the AFA to
show Airmen we care."
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