A National Guard Member Slowly Heals After D.C. Shooting
West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey has provided an update on the condition of Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe, who was shot in a Washington, D.C. ambush-style attack last week alongside Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom. According to Morrisey, Wolfe's head wound is slowly healing and he's beginning to regain his strength.
Wolfe, 24, has been undergoing acute care for the past two weeks and is expected to spend another two to three weeks in hospital. Despite the severity of his injuries, Morrisey remains optimistic about his progress, citing a positive sign when Wolfe was able to respond to a nurse with a thumbs-up and move his toes.
The ambush-style attack on November 26 left Beckstrom dead and Wolfe injured. The suspect, 29-year-old Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal, was also shot during the confrontation and has since been charged with murder, assault with intent to kill while armed, and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence. He pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Wolfe is from Martinsburg, West Virginia, and has served in the National Guard since February 2019. Prior to joining the Guard, he worked as a lineman for Frontier Communications, a job he started in early 2023.
As Wolfe continues his recovery, the incident serves as a reminder of the risks faced by military personnel serving abroad. The attack highlights the need for continued support and protection for our nation's service members, both at home and while deployed overseas.
West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey has provided an update on the condition of Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe, who was shot in a Washington, D.C. ambush-style attack last week alongside Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom. According to Morrisey, Wolfe's head wound is slowly healing and he's beginning to regain his strength.
Wolfe, 24, has been undergoing acute care for the past two weeks and is expected to spend another two to three weeks in hospital. Despite the severity of his injuries, Morrisey remains optimistic about his progress, citing a positive sign when Wolfe was able to respond to a nurse with a thumbs-up and move his toes.
The ambush-style attack on November 26 left Beckstrom dead and Wolfe injured. The suspect, 29-year-old Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal, was also shot during the confrontation and has since been charged with murder, assault with intent to kill while armed, and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence. He pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Wolfe is from Martinsburg, West Virginia, and has served in the National Guard since February 2019. Prior to joining the Guard, he worked as a lineman for Frontier Communications, a job he started in early 2023.
As Wolfe continues his recovery, the incident serves as a reminder of the risks faced by military personnel serving abroad. The attack highlights the need for continued support and protection for our nation's service members, both at home and while deployed overseas.
this is so frustrating I cant even imagine having to deal with an ambush in DC what were they thinking 
anyway its great to hear that Sgt Wolfe is slowly healing but two to three weeks is a long time for him to be in the hospital hopefully he gets discharged soon and can get back to his life 
his story is really inspiring, you know? 
that's like, a whole different level of traumatic, you feel me? And now she's gone, it's just... 
and to think that he's pleading not guilty like "oh I was just lost in the moment"... no, bro you had a plan, and it didn't involve harming innocent people... 
. It's amazing to hear that his head wound is healing slowly, though - fingers crossed he'll be back on his feet soon 
That's some great news!
. It's also sad that this attack happened at all, leaving that poor Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom... RIP 
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. We need to be talking about better security measures in place, not just general support and protection 
. And let's be real, a 29-year-old Afghan national is charged with murder and stuff, but we're still sending more troops over there? Something doesn't add up 
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...and the fact that he's able to respond with a thumbs up and move his toes is like a miracle 
...anyway, I'm glad WV Gov Pat Morrisey is keepin it positive about his recovery 
...we need to support them more, ya know? 
. The fact that Rahmanullah Lakanwal was shot during the confrontation is kinda cool i guess, but i feel bad 4 him cuz hes goin through a lot rn 
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. I can imagine how scary that must've been for him. And now his head wound is slowly healing 
. The fact that this happened in DC just makes me wanna thank our military personnel for keeping us safe 
. We should all be sending them support and positivity right now! 
, why do these ambush-style attacks keep happening? 