Smoking Veterans Receive up to $75 in online gift cards for your help testing computer & cell phone

Eligibility male or female Veteran (preferably OIF/OEF service) current cigarette smoker over 18 years old comfortable using a computer & the internet have a cell phone with texting capabilities 

Call for Vendors & Sponsors for We Are Virginia Veterans on Campus

The conference is a one-day event addressing Virginia’s commitment to military and veteran friendly campuses and successful educational outcomes for military and veteran students. Conference Participants will include college and university leadership, administrators, faculty, staff and student veterans.

Tidewater Regional Director Throws First Pitch

Eric Endries throws first pitch at Pennisula Pilots Wounded Warrior Appreciation Game.

Purple Heart awarded to SGT “Doc” Wilson under new Army guidelines for traumatic brain injuries

On July 5th, SGT Samuel “Doc” Wilson III was awarded the Purple Heart for injuries suffered in Iraq in 2005.  On July 5th, SGT Samuel “Doc” Wilson III was awarded the Purple Heart for injuries suffered in Iraq in 2005. The presentation was made by COL McGuire who was his Battalion Commander in Afghanistan. The ceremony was conducted at the Fredericksburg National Guard Armory with his family, friends and fellow veterans in attendance. Staff members of the Virginia Wounded Warrior Program were instrumental in assisting SGT Wilson obtain the award. SGT Wilson comes from a family with a long history of military service to our country.A full description of SGT Wilson’s service as a medic in Afghanistan and his journey to recovery from injuries suffered from an IED explosion are in an article published by The Fredericksburg Free Lance Star. http://fredericksburg.com/News/FLS/2011/072011/07082011/637590/index_html?page=1

The Invisible Virginians with complications from brain injuries find themselves abandoned by the state.

Brandie Pittman had always had an 800-plus credit score. Then in just a few months she charged $60,000 on her credit cards.

Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) App Helps Thousands

WASHINGTON – The PTSD Coach smartphone application (app), launched in April by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Department of Defense (DoD), has already helped more than 5,000 users connect with important mental health information and resources.

Inaugural Virginia ACME/Virginia Wounded Warrior Golf tournament

On March 22nd 2011, in conjunction with its annual conference, Virginia ACME held its inaugural Virginia ACME/Virginia Wounded Warrior Golf tournament at Eagle Haven Golf Course on Little Creek Amphibious Base in Norfolk.

Wounded Warriors Share Stories, Advice

Staff of The Courtland Chronicle had the distinct honor of interviewing members of the Virginia Wounded Warriors Program. These veterans from the latest conflict in the Middle East shared stories, insights, and advice. Summations from the conversations follow below.

VWWP New PSA's

View VWWP's new PSAs, developed to attract veterans, their friends, family members and supporters to the wearevirginiaveterans.org website.

Mount Rogers Supports Our Nation’s Veterans and Service Members

In a press release dated June 29, 2010, Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell spoke of his “commitment to make Virginia the most Veteran friendly state in America.” Mount Rogers Community Services Board shares this commitment and has the great honor of doing our part to support and implement this goal through our Industrial Developmental Centers (IDC), Virginia Wounded Warrior Program, and the partnerships we have formed with the Department of Defense, Virginia Department of Veterans Services, and Virginia Department of Rehabilitative Services.