WEST VIRGINIA (WVDN) – From MedStar Washington Hospital Center Neurosurgeon Jeffrey Mai, MD:
“Sixteen days ago, Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe was airlifted to MedStar Washington Hospital Center with a critical gunshot wound to the head. Thanks to the immediate response of emergency personnel and the exceptional care provided by our trauma and neurosurgery teams, he received lifesaving treatment, including emergency surgery to control bleeding and relieve pressure on his brain.
Today, we are proud to share that Staff Sgt. Wolfe has made extraordinary progress. He is now breathing on his own and can stand with assistance—important milestones that reflect his strength and determination. Based on these improvements, he is now ready to transition from acute care to inpatient rehabilitation as the next step in his recovery journey.
We extend our deepest gratitude to our dedicated physicians, nurses, and support staff who cared for him every step of the way, and to his family for their unwavering love and encouragement. While this remains an early phase of healing, his progress gives us every reason to feel hopeful about what lies ahead.
The family has chosen not to disclose the location of his rehabilitation.”
From Andrew Wolfe’s parents, Melody and Jason Wolfe:
“We are so grateful to the MedStar Washington Hospital Center, the staff, doctors and nurses that have cared for Andy these first few weeks. The care has been remarkable, and they have told us Andy’s progress is miraculous.
We also want to thank the world for the prayers. We know and appreciate the power of prayer, and we see the result of God working with and through these amazing medical professionals. People around the world are praying for Andy and the presence of God was evident in his room on many occasions.
Please continue to lift Andy up in prayer as he begins a long and tough rehabilitation. We know he will continue to improve at a rapid pace and know your prayers are making the difference. Please continue as God heals Andrew and gives him the strength to return to work, the West Virginia National Guard, and his new mission of being a light into this world.
The support we’ve received from Andy’s military family, his hometown community, and people across the nation has been extraordinary. From the members of his unit to leaders at both the state and federal levels, the response has been heartfelt. President Donald Trump, Governor Patrick Morrisey, Senators Shelley Moore Capito and Jim Justice, Congresswoman Carol Miller and Congressman Riley Moore have each shown genuine care and have played an important role in ensuring Andy receives the best possible care and that his prayer request is widely known.
We love the West Virginia National Guard, and they love Andy. They have shown that day and night and in thousands of ways.”
