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The Air Force Wounded Warrior Program (AFW2) provides non-medical support to Airmen and Guardians recovering from injuries, illnesses, or combat-related conditions, helping them reintegrate into duty or civilian life.

Nov. 26, 2024

Air Force Wounded Warrior Program Provides Comprehensive Support for Service Members

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — The Air Force Wounded Warrior Program (AFW2) provides non-medical support to Airmen and Guardians recovering from injuries, illnesses, or combat-related conditions, helping them reintegrate into duty or civilian life. Through recovery, rehabilitation, and reintegration initiatives, the program offers resources such as adaptive sports, employment assistance, and resiliency workshops, serving as a vital lifeline for nearly 3,000 service members.

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brian S. Robinson, Air Education and Training Command commander, passes the guidon to Brig. Gen. Gwendolyn A. Foster, 59th Medical Wing commander, at the 59th MDW change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio, Tx., Aug. 23, 2024.

Aug. 26, 2024

New commander takes the helm of Air Force's top medical wing

JBSA-LACKLAND, Texas. — Members of the Air Force's 59th Medical Wing reflected on their recent accomplishments and readiness for future missions during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Aug. 23, 2024.

Airman 1st Class Kameron Burton-Reeder, 502nd Comptroller Squadron budgeting and accounting technician, does monster walks in the Physical Therapy Clinic at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, June 8, 2021. June is National Men’s Health month to heighten awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Melody Bordeaux)

June 15, 2021

Preventable Men’s Health Problems

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas -- June is Men’s Health month which promotes a variety of activities males can do to have healthier, more active lifestyles.

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Jeannine Ryder, 59th Medical Wing commander, assumes command of the 59th MDW with a ceremonial hand-off of the unit guidon from U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Marshall B. Webb, commander of Air Education and Training Command, during a change of command ceremony at the Inter-American Air Forces Academy, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, April 29, 2021.

May 5, 2021

59th Medical Wing members welcome Air Force Nurse Corps chief as new commander

Published April 30, 2021 — JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas -- Brig. Gen. Jeannine Ryder took command of the 59th Medical Wing during a change of command ceremony at the Inter-American Air Forces Academy Auditorium here April 29, 2021.

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