'Today's Air Force' features warrior care

Published Nov. 13, 2008

SAN ANTONIO (AFNS) -- This edition of "Today's Air Force" highlights the month of November as Warrior Care month. The military has designated millions of dollars for wounded, ill and injured servicemembers with plans to establish a center for excellence that will specialize in research and development.

And see how some care facilities are able to provide unique opportunities to help rehabilitate wounded warriors. A pleasant surprise awaits those traveling through Ramstein, Germany, from the frontlines to medical facilities in the U.S.

Also featured is a change to customs and courtesies where now where veterans and service members wearing civilian clothes can now render the military-style hand salute during the playing of the national anthem in lieu of placing the hand over the heart.

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