NORFOLK (April 27, 2019 Rear Adm. Nancy S. Lacore,
NORFOLK (April 27, 2019 Rear Adm. Nancy S. Lacore, vice commander, U. S. 6th Fleet, attended the Returning Warrior Workshop (RWW) and revealed herself prior to the banquet of honor for attendees. She shared her... More
181110-N-NS216-298 HONOLULU, Hawaii (Nov. 10, 2018)
181110-N-NS216-298 HONOLULU, Hawaii (Nov. 10, 2018) Krys and her husband Hospitals Mate Louie Cruz, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion FIVE, from Tahoma, Wash., are welcomed to a Banquet of Honor d... More
Service members and their guests receive information
Service members and their guests receive information from veteran-affiliated organizations during a returning warrior workshop. The workshops address issues incurred by mobilized service members and their famil... More
Rear Adm. Patrick McGrath, deputy commander, Third
Rear Adm. Patrick McGrath, deputy commander, Third Fleet, is the guest speaker at the Returning Warrior Workshop’s Banquet of Honor dinner Saturday evening. The Banquet of Honor is used to formerly thank both r... More
191109-N-UM222-0059 SAN DIEGO (Nov. 9, 2019) Capt.
191109-N-UM222-0059 SAN DIEGO (Nov. 9, 2019) Capt. Michael Joyner, Commander, Navy Region Southwest, Reserve Component Command, speaks to service members and their guests during a banquet of honor for a Returni... More
Chief Machinery Repairman Enrique Topete and his wife
Chief Machinery Repairman Enrique Topete and his wife Adriana of Salt Lake City, Utah, check-in at the Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program table, Jan. 25, in preparation for the Returning Warrior Workshop at th... More
191109-N-UM222-0161 SAN DIEGO (Nov. 9, 2019) Yeoman
191109-N-UM222-0161 SAN DIEGO (Nov. 9, 2019) Yeoman 2nd Class Toneil Robinson, assigned to Navy Region Southwest, Reserve Component Command (RCC), salutes to honor all POW/MIA service members during a POW/MIA R... More
191109-N-UM222-0067 SAN DIEGO (Nov. 9, 2019) Rear Adm,
191109-N-UM222-0067 SAN DIEGO (Nov. 9, 2019) Rear Adm, Robert Nowakowski, Deputy Commander, Navy Recruiting Command, speaks to a crowd during a banquet of honor for a Returning Warrior Workshop (RWW) in San Die... More
Capt. Robert Crossan, chaplain for Navy Region Southwest,
Capt. Robert Crossan, chaplain for Navy Region Southwest, presents during a Returning Warrior Workshop in Palm Desert, Calif. More than 100 sailors and guests attended the workshop‚ a nation-wide program provid... More
Navy Rear Adm. Mike Shatynski, retired, explains the
Navy Rear Adm. Mike Shatynski, retired, explains the “Code of the Warrior” at the start of the Returning Warrior Workshop, Jan. 26, in Palm Springs, Calif. Participants at the weekend workshop included 129 sail... More
181110-N-NS216-356 HONOLULU, Hawaii (Nov. 10, 2018)
181110-N-NS216-356 HONOLULU, Hawaii (Nov. 10, 2018) Rear Adm. Louis Tripoli, Command Surgeon, United States Pacific Command, delivers remarks at the banquet of honor during a Navy Returning Warrior Workshop. 86... More
Retired Navy Seal Capt. Bob Schoultz presents his seminar,
Retired Navy Seal Capt. Bob Schoultz presents his seminar, "Code of the Warrior," to attendees at a Returning Warrior Workshop in Palm Desert, Calif. More than 100 sailors and guests attended the workshop, a na... More
Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Bueno Janssen, assigned
Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Bueno Janssen, assigned to Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton, listens to a presentation during a Returning Warrior Workshop in Palm Desert, Calif. More than 100 sailors and guests attend... More
Veterans and their guests visit with a representative
Veterans and their guests visit with a representative from the Department of Veterans Affairs during a Returning Warrior Workshop in Palm Desert, Calif. More than 100 sailors and guests attended the workshop, a... More
181110-N-NS216-291 HONOLULU, Hawaii (Nov. 10, 2018)
181110-N-NS216-291 HONOLULU, Hawaii (Nov. 10, 2018) Capt. Greg Dimler, commanding officer, U.S. Region Legal Service Office, Japan, from Birmingham, AL. is welcomed to a Banquet of Honor during a Navy Returning... More
191109-N-UM222-0192 SAN DIEGO (Nov. 9, 2019) Retired
191109-N-UM222-0192 SAN DIEGO (Nov. 9, 2019) Retired Lt. Cmdr. Chip Lutz, gives a speech about anger management during the Returning Warrior Workshop (RWW) 2019 in San Diego, Nov. 9, 2019. RWW helps to promote ... More
Retired Capt. Bob Schoultz addresses attendees at the
Retired Capt. Bob Schoultz addresses attendees at the beginning of the Returning Warrior Workshop in the Mile High City of Denver. The RWW included 135 attendees, 73 of which were returning warriors from recent... More
200229-N-GT710-0076 AUSTIN, Texas (February 29, 2020)
200229-N-GT710-0076 AUSTIN, Texas (February 29, 2020) Dr. Catherine Warren, a former U.S. Navy Sailor and guest speaker at Returning Warrior Workshop Austin, shares a story about her personal struggles serving ... More
191109-N-UM222-0303 SAN DIEGO (Nov. 9, 2019) Service
191109-N-UM222-0303 SAN DIEGO (Nov. 9, 2019) Service members raise their hands to answer a question during the Retruning Warrior workshop (RWW) 2019 in San Diego, Nov. 9, 2019. RWW helps to promote the well-bei... More
Kadell Felton, military service coordinator for Veterans
Kadell Felton, military service coordinator for Veterans Affairs, provides benefit information to Personnel Specialist 2nd Class Brice Vanness at the Returning Warrior Workshop, Jan. 26, in Palm Springs, Calif.... More
Lt. Cmdr. Chip Lutz, retired, addresses returning warriors
Lt. Cmdr. Chip Lutz, retired, addresses returning warriors during an anger management session at the Returning Warrior Workshop held at the W Hotel in Seattle. Returning Warrior Workshops are hosted by the five... More
181110-N-NS216-315 HONOLULU, Hawaii (Nov. 10, 2018)
181110-N-NS216-315 HONOLULU, Hawaii (Nov. 10, 2018) Hiroko and her husband Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Arthur Solbach, a Reservist assigned to Force Reconnaissance Unit, from Honolulu, are welcomed to a Banquet... More
Navy veterans and guests watch a video presentation
Navy veterans and guests watch a video presentation of Vice Adm. Robin Braun, chief of Navy Reserve, welcoming them to a Returning Warrior Workshop in Palm Desert, Calif. More than 100 sailors and guests attend... More
Veterans and their guests are welcomed to a banquet
Veterans and their guests are welcomed to a banquet of honor during a Returning Warrior Workshop in Palm Desert, Calif. More than 100 sailors and guests attended the workshop, a nationwide program providing mil... More
191110-N-UM222-0056 SAN DIEGO (Nov. 10, 2019) Capt.
191110-N-UM222-0056 SAN DIEGO (Nov. 10, 2019) Capt. David B. Rodriguez, Deputy Fleet Chaplain, U.S. Pacific Fleet, gives a speech during a Returning Warrior Workshop (RWW) in San Diego, Nov. 10, 2019. RWW is ai... More
Chief Personnel Specialist Abe Blanco, assigned to
Chief Personnel Specialist Abe Blanco, assigned to Reserve Component Command Southwest, right, presents a certificate of appreciation to a Navy veteran at a Returning Warrior Workshop in Palm Desert, Calif. Mor... More
Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Alex Paredes and his spouse,
Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Alex Paredes and his spouse, Monica view brochures from the American Red Cross at the Returning Warrior Workshop, held at the W Hotel in Seattle. Returning Warrior Workshops are hoste... More
Chief of Navy Reserve all-hands call
Chief of Navy Reserve Vice Adm. Robin Braun briefs Navy Reserve and full-time support sailors during an all-hands call as part of a visit to Navy Operational Support Center Austin. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Comm... More
Navy Rear Adm. Mike Shatynski, retired, explains the
Navy Rear Adm. Mike Shatynski, retired, explains the “Code of the Warrior” at the start of the Returning Warrior Workshop, Jan. 26, in Palm Springs, Calif. Participants at the weekend workshop included 129 sail... More
Kit Donwen (right) guides participants through an
Kit Donwen (right) guides participants through an operational stress exercise as table facilitator for the Returning Warrior Workshop, Jan. 26, in Palm Springs, Calif. The weekend workshop comprised of 19 table... More
191110-N-UM222-0059 SAN DIEGO (Nov. 10, 2019) Capt.
191110-N-UM222-0059 SAN DIEGO (Nov. 10, 2019) Capt. David B. Rodriguez, Deputy Fleet Chaplain, U.S. Pacific Fleet, gives a speech during a Returning Warrior Workshop (RWW) in San Diego, Nov. 10, 2019. RWW is ai... More
Tables compete in a group exercise and try to come
Tables compete in a group exercise and try to come up with the top 10 names of famous rabbits during the Returning Warrior Workshop. This exercise was to promote interaction within the group at each table to he... More
191109-N-UM222-0061 SAN DIEGO (Nov. 9, 2019) Capt.
191109-N-UM222-0061 SAN DIEGO (Nov. 9, 2019) Capt. Michael Joyner, Commander, Navy Region Southwest Reserve Component Command (RCC), left, and, Rear Adm. Robert Nowakowski, deputy commander, Navy Recruiting Com... More
Vice Chief of Information Rear Adm. Victor "Vic" Beck
Vice Chief of Information Rear Adm. Victor "Vic" Beck gives the keynote address for a banquet of honor during a Returning Warrior Workshop in Palm Desert, Calif. More than 100 sailors and guests attended the wo... More
191109-N-UM222-0233 SAN DIEGO (Nov. 9, 2019) Construction
191109-N-UM222-0233 SAN DIEGO (Nov. 9, 2019) Construction Mechanic 2nd Class Elmer Loslos, a native of Fairfield, Calif., and assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 18, laughs during the Returni... More
200229-N-GT710-0085 AUSTIN, Texas (February 29, 2020)
200229-N-GT710-0085 AUSTIN, Texas (February 29, 2020) Mrs. Karen Alexandrou, a U.S. Navy veteran and guest speaker at the Returning Warrior Workshop (RWW) held in Austin, Texas, gives a presentation about the s... More
Veterans and their guests listen to a presentation
Veterans and their guests listen to a presentation during a Returning Warrior Workshop in Palm Desert, Calif. More than 100 sailors and guests attended the workshop, a nationwide program providing military memb... More
Returning Warrior Workshop staff members and distinguished
Returning Warrior Workshop staff members and distinguished guests welcome in Cryptographic Technician Chief Kyle Swanson and his wife Margie during the Banquet of Honor dinner. RWW participants are given a warm... More
181111-N-NS216-453 HONOLULU, Hawaii (Nov. 11, 2018)
181111-N-NS216-453 HONOLULU, Hawaii (Nov. 11, 2018) Logistics Specialist 2nd Class Roger Arauzo, assigned to Navy Operational Support Center Reno, listens to a presentation during a Navy Returning Warrior Works... More
Susan Hare, warrior and family support program specialist
Susan Hare, warrior and family support program specialist for Navy Region Southwest Reserve Component Command, tells the facilitators at Denver’s Returning Warrior Workshop that their job is to listen, to asses... More
NORFOLK (April 27, 2019) Mary Spear, A Financial Counselor
NORFOLK (April 27, 2019) Mary Spear, A Financial Counselor at NOSC Norfolk, educates Sailors and their families on budgeting and understanding their FICO score. The Returning Warrior Workshop is geared to help ... More
200229-N-GT710-0060 AUSTIN, Texas (February 29, 2020)
200229-N-GT710-0060 AUSTIN, Texas (February 29, 2020) Dr. David Anderson, the keynote speaker at the Returning Warrior Workshop (RWW) held in Austin, Texas speaks about resiliency to an audience of more than 50... More
Rear Adm. Darold Bigger, retired, presents a Certificate
Rear Adm. Darold Bigger, retired, presents a Certificate of Appreciation to Kurtis Kaun during the Banquet of Honor at the Returning Warrior Workshop held at the W Hotel in Seattle. Returning Warrior Workshops ... More
Felix Giovinazzi, employment transition coordinator
Felix Giovinazzi, employment transition coordinator with Hero 2 Hired, talks with Navy veterans and guests during a Returning Warrior Workshop in Palm Desert, Calif. More than 100 sailors and guests attended th... More
191109-N-UM222-0040 SAN DIEGO (Nov. 9, 2019) Commander,
191109-N-UM222-0040 SAN DIEGO (Nov. 9, 2019) Commander, Navy Region Southwest Reserve Component Command (RCC), Capt. Michael Joyner, left, Personnel Specialist 2nd Class Devorris Harris, center, and Yeoman 2nd ... More
Boatswain’s Mate Senior Chief Christie Martinez (right)
Boatswain’s Mate Senior Chief Christie Martinez (right) presents a Certificate of Appreciation to Intelligence Specialist Chief Stacie U’Ren during the Banquet of Honor at Denver’s Returning Warrior Workshop Sa... More
181110-N-NS216-125 HONOLULU, Hawaii (Nov. 10, 2018)
181110-N-NS216-125 HONOLULU, Hawaii (Nov. 10, 2018) Maria Loughridge, center, and her husband, right, Lt. Cmdr. Rod Loughridge, assigned to NR Navy Security Force Coronado, both from Simi Valley, Calif. partici... More
181110-N-NS216-210 HONOLULU, Hawaii (Nov. 10, 2018)
181110-N-NS216-210 HONOLULU, Hawaii (Nov. 10, 2018) Service members and their guests share their stories in a tabletop discussion during a Returning Warrior Workshop. 86 Sailors and guests attended the three-da... More
Chip Lutz leads a group of warriors and their guests
Chip Lutz leads a group of warriors and their guests in his breakout session titled “R U Angry” at the Returning Warrior Workshop. One of five breakout sessions offered, Lutz’ workshop helps individuals deal wi... More
181110-N-NS216-334 HONOLULU, Hawaii (Nov. 10, 2018)
181110-N-NS216-334 HONOLULU, Hawaii (Nov. 10, 2018) Senior Chief Personnel Specialists Joseph Cavins, (left), Personnel Specialist 1st Class Lindsey Phillips (center) and Yeoman 1st Class Richard Hudson, all as... More
181110-N-NS216-125 HONOLULU, Hawaii (Nov. 10, 2018)
181110-N-NS216-125 HONOLULU, Hawaii (Nov. 10, 2018) Maria Loughridge, center, and her husband, right, Lt. Cmdr. Rod Loughridge, assigned to NR Navy Security Force Coronado, both from Simi Valley, Calif. partici... More
Lauren Favara, Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program
Lauren Favara, Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program coordinator assigned to Navy Region Northwest Reserve Component Command (NAVREG NW RCC), briefs attendees breakout session at the Returning Warrior Workshop he... More
NORFOLK (April 27, 2019) Capt. Kimberly Miller, Commander,
NORFOLK (April 27, 2019) Capt. Kimberly Miller, Commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Reserve Component Command Norfolk, thanks attendees for their service and sacrifice prior to the banquet of honor. The Returni... More
Chief Personnel Specialist Tricia Carothers, assigned
Chief Personnel Specialist Tricia Carothers, assigned to Navy Region Northwest Reserve Component Command, right, and her spouse Jason, left, share a lighthearted moment during a briefs at the Returning Warrior ... More
Capt. James Winkler, deputy commander of Navy Region
Capt. James Winkler, deputy commander of Navy Region Southwest Reserve Component Command, leads a question-and-answer session at a Returning Warrior Workshop in Palm Desert, Calif. More than 100 sailors and gue... More
Returning Warrior Workshop facilitator Albert Schafer
Returning Warrior Workshop facilitator Albert Schafer arranges his group's table before the start of a banquet of honor during a RWW in Palm Desert, Calif. More than 100 sailors and guests attended the workshop... More
200229-N-GT710-0020 AUSTIN, Texas (February 29, 2020)
200229-N-GT710-0020 AUSTIN, Texas (February 29, 2020) Navy Region Southeast Reserve Component Command Commander Capt. Todd Perry delivers opening remarks during a Returning Warrior Workshop held in Austin, Texa... More
Capt. Marcus J. Cromartie, commander, Navy Region Southwest
Capt. Marcus J. Cromartie, commander, Navy Region Southwest Reserve Component Command, makes opening remarks to the warriors and their guests of the Returning Warrior Workshop at the Sheraton in downtown Denver... More
NORFOLK (April 27, 2019) Chief Navy Counselor Danielle
NORFOLK (April 27, 2019) Chief Navy Counselor Danielle Delahunt, Command Career Counselor at Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Reserve Component Command Norfolk, raises her glass of water during the prisoner of war and ... More
NORFOLK (April 27, 2019) Logistics Specialist 2nd Class
NORFOLK (April 27, 2019) Logistics Specialist 2nd Class Matthew Jodoin of Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Reserve Component Command Norfolk, raises her glass of water during the prisoner of war and missing in action c... More
NORFOLK (April 26, 2019) Arlene Poe, Yellow Ribbon
NORFOLK (April 26, 2019) Arlene Poe, Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program Specialist at Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Reserve Component Compound Norfolk, greets and checks-in workshop attendees. The Returning Warrior... More
Veterans and their guests react to a presentation during
Veterans and their guests react to a presentation during a Returning Warrior Workshop in Palm Desert, Calif. More than 100 sailors and guests attended the workshop, a nationwide program providing military membe... More
Master-at-Arms 3rd Class Kyle Curran writes down thoughts
Master-at-Arms 3rd Class Kyle Curran writes down thoughts from the group at his table on various challenges that came up during deployment. This RWW session was “Transformational Growth,” which requires partici... More
Rear Adm. George W. Balance, deputy commander of U.S.
Rear Adm. George W. Balance, deputy commander of U.S. 7th Fleet, thanks service members and their spouses during the Returning Warrior Workshop Birmingham Appreciation Banquet.
191109-N-UM222-0050 SAN DIEGO (Nov. 9, 2019) Retired
191109-N-UM222-0050 SAN DIEGO (Nov. 9, 2019) Retired Capt. Chris Staeheli gives a speech about operational stress during the Returning Warrior Workshop (RWW) 2019 in San Diego, Nov. 9, 2019. RWW helps to promot... More
Capt. Jerome Hamel, commander of the Navy Region Southeast
Capt. Jerome Hamel, commander of the Navy Region Southeast Reserve Component Command, delivers remarks during a banquet at a returning warrior workshop. The workshops address issues incurred by mobilized servic... More
191109-N-UM222-0038 SAN DIEGO (Nov. 9, 2019) Capt.
191109-N-UM222-0038 SAN DIEGO (Nov. 9, 2019) Capt. Michael Joyner, Commander, Navy Region Southwest Reserve Componenet Command, speaks to service members and their guests during a banquet of honor for a Returni... More
200229-N-GT710-0103 AUSTIN, Texas (February 29, 2020)
200229-N-GT710-0103 AUSTIN, Texas (February 29, 2020) Chief Culinary Specialist Araceli Segar, assigned to Navy Operational Support Center Houston, listens as a facilitator speaks during the Returning Warrior W... More
200229-N-GT710-0549 AUSTIN, Texas (February 29, 2020)
200229-N-GT710-0549 AUSTIN, Texas (February 29, 2020) Chief Culinary Specialist Araceli Segar is presented with a handmade quilt and thanked for her military service by a representative of the Quilts of Valor F... More
Returning warriors and their guests receive applause
Returning warriors and their guests receive applause and cheers as they arrive for the evening Banquet of Honor at Returning Warrior Workshop in Ventura, Calif., Feb. 22. The two-day workshop was attended by 12... More
191110-N-UM222-0061 SAN DIEGO (Nov. 10, 2019) Capt.
191110-N-UM222-0061 SAN DIEGO (Nov. 10, 2019) Capt. Michael Joyner, Commander, Navy Region Southwest Reserve Component Command, speaks to service members and their guests during a Returning Warrior Workshop (RW... More