2011 wounded warrior federal employment conference lt col david bringhurst (phd) afpc/dpsia chief,...
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2011 Wounded Warrior Federal Employment Conference
Lt Col David Bringhurst (PhD)AFPC/DPSIA
Chief, Air Force Wounded Warrior Program
Air Force Wounded Warrior (AFW2)Program
2011 Wounded Warrior Federal Employment Conference
■ 975 = current AFW2 population (as of 31 Jan 11)■ Regular: 706■ Reserve: 126■ Guard: 143
■ AFW2 Case Category■ 595 Psychological wounds (576 PTS)■ 380 Physical wounds
■ CY 2010: Averaged 28 Wounded Warriors identified / month■ Top 5 AF Specialty Codes: Security Forces, Vehicle Operators, Air
Medevac Journeymen, Tactical Air Control Party, and EOD
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TotalPopulation
*975
730202
Processing MEB/PEB
4% (43) Returned to Duty
Retired / Separated
* as of 31 Jan 11
14% - Female
86% - Male
2011 Wounded Warrior Federal Employment Conference
Centralized non-medical care management from Air Force Personnel Center (AFPC) Provide personalized care to AFW2 and family member and / or
caregiver; benefit /entitlement advocacy / issue resolution Partner with Base Airman & Family Readiness in providing
individualized reintegration / transition support, financial planning, employment, relocation and family counseling
AFW2 Execution Arm 5 Program Management Staff 13 Non-medical Care Managers
AF Warrior and Survivor Care (A1SZ) Policy Arm
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AFW2 Non-Medical Care Managers Discern ‘need for employment’ versus ‘need for more income’ If not employable, offer spouse employment help Provide tailored employment counseling to identify potentials for Air
Force / Federal employment Coordinate employment actions with AFPC/DPIFRB (AF Civil Service) Determine if local funding is available If not locally funded, obtain Central Salary Account (CSA) funding
■ New AF Warrior and Family Operations Center■ Addresses space for AFW2 staffing growth to meet DOD case ratio
requirements; occupancy – Mar/Apr 11
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■ Prejudice against invisible wounds of war■ Wounded Warrior policies written toward Army / Marines
■ AF program not based on Warrior Transition Units / Regiments
Motto: “Care Beyond Duty”■ Minimum monthly contact■ People first, programs second■ Lifetime commitment
TSgt Christopher & Sonja Ramakka
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SSgt Marc EspositoSSgt (ret) Scott Bilyeu
SSgt (ret) Stacy Pearsall
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AF Wounded Warrior (AFW2) Program1-800-581-9437
E-mail:[email protected]
Web site:http://www.woundedwarrior.af.mil
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