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HM1 Morgan Dubbs Named Warrior of the Month
WASHINGTON - Hospital Corpsman First Class Morgan Dubbs (ret.) joined the Navy in 2017, but by 2021, she developed an invisible illness that disrupted her career trajectory and active lifestyle.
During her second deployment, while stationed onboard the USS Spruance, she was medically evacuated out of Japan. She had hypersensitivity in her lower extremities and constant abdominal and hip pain. Dubbs was diagnosed with multiple chronic pain syndromes and no longer able to run, hike, or walk her dog. Standing and sitting for more than 10 minutes became a challenge. Basic aspects of her daily life sparked pain that could last from hours to days.
Physicians continue to study her condition, but she was no longer able to fulfill her duties as a corpsman and was referred to the Medical board, which led her to Navy Wounded Warrior. Dubbs' care team provided her with resources and mentorship to help her navigate the transition process.
"When your life is uprooted by something that is impossible to understand how or why it has occurred, you end up in a dark place and without the help of Navy Wounded Warrior, I don't think I would have had the strength to accept my new normal," she said. "I cannot say enough good things the program and how much their personnel have been there, supporting me, during my life-changing event. This is a prime exaaboutmple of the Navy Family that is talked about so often at commands in the Fleet."
Now retired, Dubbs attributed Navy Wounded Warrior as saving her life.
"My advice for those strugging with chronic illnesses, mental heath, or other diagnoses, that feel like they don't have anyone who care, reach out to Navy Wounded Warrior and it will change your life."
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Navy Wounded Warrior is an unbiased advocate that bridges the needs of commands, care teams, and service members in planning a way forward after a serious wound, illness, or injury. Staff guide Sailors and Coast Guardsmen, with their families and caregivers, to create a comprehensive recovery plan, which provides a holistic approach tailored to individual recovery, rehabilitation, and reintegration needs. The program allows service members and their families to feel empowered and supported as they adapt to their new normal. Tens of thousands of seriously wounded, ill, and injured service members located throughout the country received assistance from Navy Wounded Warrior.
Sailors and Coast Guardsmen may self-refer to Navy Wounded Warrior, or be referred by a family member, their command leadership or their medical team. Contact the Navy Wounded Warrior call center at 855-NAVY WWP / 855-628-9997, or email navywoundedwarrior.fct@navy.mil.