Tripler Army Medical Center's Warrior Transition Battalion has concluded its Warrior Care Month (WCM) festivities.
The month long celebration was part of an Army-wide campaign, spanning Oct. 27 - Nov. 30, 2014, aimed at informing and educating key military, civilian and retiree leaders about the value, impact and successes of the Army's commitment to wounded, ill and injured Soldiers, their families and caregivers.
Each week of the campaign celebrated a different theme, which included showing strength through recovery, rehabilitation, reintegration, and remaining strong.
WTB-Hawaii kicked off WCM with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Oct. 31, 2014, for a new WTB campus, which included new barracks and administrative buildings.
During the ribbon cutting, WTB-Hawaii cadre member, Sgt. 1st Class Bonifacio Castro, provided remarks.
According to leaders and attendees, The four-time purple heart recipient's emotional and patriotic remarks was a memorable way to start WCM.
Also in attendance during the kick-off was Hawaii State Senator, Maize Hirono, 25th Infantry Division commanding general, Maj. Gen. Charles Flynn, with the keynote address given by Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard.
WTB-Hawaii hosted a total of 27 WCM events ranging from a water polo tournament with a U.S. Marine Corps Warrior in Transition sister component, to a Tailgate Party hosted by key community and military retiree leaders to include Senator Maize Hirono, Congresswoman Coleen Hanabusa, and numerous retired Flag Officers from all branches of the Military.
Soldiers in Transition also took part in a recognition ceremony during halftime of the University of Hawaii Warriors football game.
WTB-Hawaii Commander, Lt. Col. Brian Peterson says WCM offered leaders an opportunity to re-affirm their commitment for TAMC-WTB.
"Although Warrior Care Month has come to an end, we continue on in our efforts to care for our nation's heroes, the wounded, ill and injured Soldiers and families through the transition and recovery process. This is our priority and we remain ever committed to this noble calling," stated Peterson.
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