Purple heart awarded for traumatic brain injury

On July 5, 2011, S. Vaughan Wilson III, was awarded his purple heart for a traumatic brain injury received in 2005 while serving with 173rd Airborne in Afghanistan. As more is learned about traumatic brain injuries and how they can severely injure a servicemember, the United States Army has adopted modified criteria for purple heart qualifications.

Support group just for Women

In an ongoing effort to expand its offerings in Frederickburg, the Virginia Wounded Warrior Program has started a support group just for women.

College of William and Mary a ‘Military Friendly School’

The College of William and Mary has been designated a Military Friendly School by G.I. Jobs, according to an announcement made by the magazine today.

FREE Income Tax Course

H&R Block (“HRB”) is a partner with various military branches and offers a FREE Income Tax Course (ITC) for Military Spouses and Wounded Warriors. Military spouses and Wounded Warriors are great candidates because they typically have a good work ethic and have experience with military life situations.

Body Composition Assessment in Spinal Cord Injury

Spinal cord injury individuals are invited to participate in a body composition assessment.

DOL Releases Guide for Providing Women Veterans Experiencing Homelessness with Trauma-informed Care

WASHINGTON — Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis today released a new online publication, "Trauma-Informed Care for Women Veterans Experiencing Homelessness: A Guide for Service Providers." Available on the website of the U.S. Department of Labor's Women's Bureau at http://www.dol.gov/wb/trauma/, the guide explains the unique experiences and needs of women veterans, and provides organizational self-assessment tools to aid service providers, such as social workers and community service organizations, that assist this population.

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