Wounded Warrior Project Testifies Before Congress in Support of Women Veterans

WASHINGTON, March 19, 2021 -- Wounded Warrior Project^® (WWP) Chief Program Officer Jennifer Silva testified yesterday before the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs, Subcommittee on Health, sharing WWP's longstanding support of women warriors and its recommendations to Congress on how to better serve women veterans. Silva's testimony comes a week after the release of WWP's Women Warriors Initiative report, which represents a year of research into the experiences, challenges, and livelihoods of the women veterans WWP serves.

Wounded Warrior Project Research Uncovers Women Veterans' Needs

WASHINGTON, March 12, 2021 -- New research from Wounded Warrior Project^® (WWP) shows that women veterans face additional challenges to their male counterparts in transitioning to civilian life, accessing care, and receiving quality care that meets their needs. In addition, they are more likely to feel isolated in the veteran community, a factor that often exacerbates mental health challenges like anxiety. WWP shared the findings from its Women Warriors Initiative survey during a discussion with Brookings Institution Senior Fellow, Dr. Michael O'Hanlon. WWP Chief Program Officer Jennifer Silva and Vice President of Connection and Wellness Tracy Farrell explained the research and how it is guiding WWP's legislative and programmatic efforts.

Chairwoman of the Congressional Women Veteran Task Force – Representative Julia Brownley of California's 26th Congressional District – also joined O'Hanlon to share her legislative priorities as she leads advocacy efforts on Capitol Hill.

Wounded Warrior Project Applauds Introduction of Key Legislative Reforms for Veterans

Wounded Warrior Project^® (WWP) supports the recent introduction of several significant pieces of legislation to the U.S. Congress. WWP thanks the sponsors and supporters of these bills, which include:

Able Age Adjustment Act of 2021

S.331: Sens. Bob Casey (D-PA) and Jerry Moran (R-KS)

H.R.1219: Reps. Tony Cardenas (D-CA), Judy Chu (D-CA), and Cathy McMorris Rodgers (D-WA).

Wounded Warrior Project Outlines the Challenges Facing Veterans Exposed to Toxins

WASHINGTON, March 11, 2021 -- Wounded Warrior Project^® (WWP) testified yesterday before the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs on the lasting effects toxic exposures have on veterans. WWP also shared information on the support it provides to the many veterans who were exposed during military service.

"Unfortunately, many current era veterans are experiencing the same difficulties that veterans of previous generations had getting their toxic exposure-related illnesses recognized," said Aleks Morosky, WWP government affairs specialist. "Wounded Warrior Project is committed to addressing veterans' toxic wounds with the same urgency that we address the visible and invisible wounds of war."

The Sooner Streamer: Wounded Warrior Discovers Her Passion Amid Pandemic

NORMAN, Okla. (March 5, 2021) — Jody Farmer took a journey without leaving her house. You never would’ve guessed the ending if you saw the beginning, and that ending keeps getting better. During a period of shutdowns, sit-stills, and stay-puts, Jody took an unlikely step through a door opened by Wounded Warrior Project^® (WWP), and her life changed because of it.