DoD to Highlight Warrior, Family Care at Rehabilitation Expo
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DoD to Highlight Warrior, Family Care at Rehabilitation Expo
By Army Sgt. 1st Class Tyrone C. Marshall Jr.
DoD News, Defense Media Activity
WASHINGTON, Nov. 17, 2014 The Defense Department will host a rehabilitation expo as part of Warrior Care Month as it continues its commitment to supporting wounded, ill and injured troops, their families and caregivers.
James Rodriguez, deputy assistant secretary of defense for the Office of Warrior Care Policy, discussed his offices role in supporting wounded warriors, Warrior Care Month and the rehabilitation expo during an interview today with DoD News.
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Rodriguez said the rehabilitation expo, scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Nov. 20 at the Pentagons second floor Apex 1-2, will provide opportunities for his office and the military services to support wounded warriors and their families.
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Many nonprofit organizations will participate, he said, to highlight their resources that support wounded warriors, their families and caregivers. The Office of Warrior Care Policy will also be there, Rodriguez said, along with the service departments that represent their individual branches of service to highlight their resources. Rodriguez noted the expo will provide an opportunity for his office to learn directly from wounded warriors about their needs.
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