FORT BENNING Ga., (Nov. 12, 2014) -- Leaders from Fort Benning's Army Medical Department Activity and the Warrior Transition Battalion gathered Nov. 3 to sign the Army Warrior Healthcare Covenant at Marshall Auditorium.
November is Warrior Care Month, when the military community highlights its commitment to the recovery and reintegration for the nation's wounded, ill and injured service members, their Families and the professionals who support them. The theme for this year's observance is "Show of Strength."
"This month reminds us to take a moment and rededicate ourselves to our creed to never leave a fallen comrade," said Lt. Col. Elaine Freeman, Warrior Transition Battalion commander. "To follow through with our bond, our covenant states we will always take care of our wounded, ill and injured Soldiers and Family members with the utmost care and compassion."
The Army Warrior Healthcare Covenant was established in 2007. Freeman said 190 Soldiers are currently assigned to the WTB, with an additional 79 assigned to the Community Care Unit at Fort Benning.
Col. Scott Avery, MEDDAC commander, said the quality of health care for Soldiers has dramatically improved throughout the history of the Army.
"Our nation went through an identity crisis and we changed for the better," he said. "Today if you're a wounded warrior or a sick or injured Soldier outside of combat, we're going to take care of you. That's what this covenant is all about, whether those wounds are visible or not."
Providing quality health care down range and steps toward recovery after returning from battle is a priority, Avery said to Soldiers during the ceremony.
"You and your Family's future rely on your participation," Avery said. "This is not a career, this is a stepping stone to your health, wellness and your next steps. We promise to you we will do our best to help you to heal."
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