Virginia Wounded Warrior Program - Home of Virginia's Veterans and Their Family of Supporters
Submit your wartime story - American Wartime Museum
Start thinking about your wartime experiences. Pull out your old photographs and documents to help jog your memory. Shoot a call to one of your war buddies and reminisce. Take a moment to think about what you would like your great-grandchildren to know about your service.
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
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.
Between consumerist culture, sales gimmicks and obligatory cookouts, the original intent of Memorial Day is getting lost in the shuffle. While telling the story of a fallen friend, Shaw shares what Memorial Day means to him.
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