Proceeds from Team Sabre will benefit the Wounded Airman Project.

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.

MORE: http://www.afa.org/media/press/Wounded_Airmen.asp

Date	Sunday, June 10, 2012
Location	Arlington ,  Virginia
Contact	Robert Laybourn 202-966-0346 info at arlingtonsports.org