The Warrior Transition Complex for wounded and injured soldiers is now open at Fort Bliss. Located at Marshall and Cassidy, the $57 million facility officially opened yesterday (June 8). It will house up to 232 wounded, injured and ill soldiers who require medical care of at least six months. The goal of the facility is to give care while helping them transition back to military duty or to civilian life. Their families will also be able to live with them there. Deputy Undersecretary for Defense Sandra Richardson said this was the No. 1 ranked stimulus project by Vice President Joe Biden's office.

The Army has no other facility like it. The complex has 116 separate suites that come in two sizes. All have walk-in closets, high-definition TVs, wireless Internet capability and kitchens that include refrigerators and stoves. The larger units also have washers and dryers.  Also meant to be a one-stop shop for wounded soldiers, the complex will have doctors, nurses, counselors, caseworkers and social workers on-site. A new Soldier Family Assistance Center was also built as part of the complex. There are exercise and walking areas outside to aid in recovery. It also has solar power capability and other design features meant to be environmentally friendly. Construction on the facility broke ground Oct. 16, 2009.

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