Virginia Wounded Warrior Program News
9/27/2010Virginia's population of veterans is 800,000 strong, more than 250,000 having served since 2001 - the highest ratio of any state. According to a RAND Corporation study, one-third of these veterans may be affected by post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), major depression, or traumatic brain injury (TBI).
9/11/2010After defending this country, veterans can sometimes face a lonely world - even when surrounded by friends and family. One of the things that can alleviate that feeling is the sense of camaraderie that comes from being with other veterans.
9/6/2010Movie produced by DCoE for Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month. Watch and Share.
9/3/2010CAMP LEJEUNE, NC, - Hope For The Warriors is pleased to announce the release of the Spring 2011 scholarship application on their website, http://www.hopeforthewarriors.org/spouse.html. Spouses and caregivers of wounded service members or spouses of fallen service members are eligible to apply. Hope For The Warriors® is a national nonprofit organization that supports wounded U.S. service members, their families, and families of the fallen.
8/19/2010Veterans and their families continue to tell us that they still have trouble understanding how to access the myriad federal, state and local services available to them.
7/24/2010The Intrepid Center is a state-of-the-art facility designed to provide cutting-edge services for advanced diagnostics and treatment for service members with psychological health issues and traumatic brain injury.
7/14/2010Despite nearly losing his life, Gadson went on to complete two graduate degrees and recovered with assistance from the Wounded Warrior Program, which he is now responsible for.
7/14/2010Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki announced a critical step forward in providing an easier process for Veterans seeking health care and disability compensation for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), with the publication of a final regulation in the Federal Register.