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, ill, and injured Soldiers, Veterans, 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 Overseas Contingency Operations since 9/11.

AW2 is a key component of the Army's commitment, the Army Family Covenant, to wounded warriors and their Families. All wounded, ill, and injured 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, Veterans, and their Families are connected with these benefits and services, which span:

The AW2 Program is the only Army program that assists and advocates from the time of injury and continues throughout the Wounded Warrior Lifecycle of Care of AW2 Soldiers and is not limited by physical location or constrained by recovery or rehabilitation timelines.

Soldiers have given so much, and the AW2 Program is committed to ensuring that the unique population of AW2 Soldiers and their Families are given the best possible care and successfully return to duty or transition to civilian life.

For more information, please check out our video, "For as Long as It Takes."