Congress Passes Bill To Help Wounded Veterans Start Families

WWP-Led Coalition Advocated on Behalf of Nearly 2,000 Couples

WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 29, 2016) – Veteran service organizations (VSOs) and other advocates are congratulating Congress for approving fertility coverage for wounded veterans and their families. Without this coverage, an estimated 1,500 to 2,000 veterans would be unable to start or grow their family due to their injuries sustained in service to our country. The passage of H.R. 5325 fills a longstanding gap in health care services available to veterans.

Due to injuries ranging from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to damage to the spinal cord, many veterans returned home from combat having lost the ability to have children naturally.

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Veterans Tour Lambeau Field with Wounded Warrior Project

GREEN BAY, Wis., Sept. 22, 2016 – Go Pack Go! Wounded Warrior Project^® (WWP) recently hosted a group of injured veterans – and diehard football fans – for an afternoon of living sports history at Green Bay's famous Lambeau Field, home of the Green Bay Packers.

"I was so excited when I learned about this opportunity," said Marine veteran Gregory Kolaske. "I was born in Wisconsin, and I bleed green and gold. This stadium is as legendary as the team that plays there."

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Wounded Warrior Project Introduces Veterans to Expert Care

FORT STEWART, Ga. (Sept. 22, 2016) – Veterans with service-related health issues from the 3rd Infantry Division and the Warrior Transition Battalion (WTB) received professional guidance when Wounded Warrior Project^® (WWP) paid a special visit to Fort Stewart, Georgia, with a mission to honor and empower Wounded Warriors. This program event was important to warriors still in uniform for three key reasons: it informed them of actions to take prior to their separation from the military; provided needed guidance for navigating the complexities of the Department of Defense (DoD) and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to obtain necessary care; and increased the chances of a positive transition to civilian life.

“Having Wounded Warrior Project come all the way out here to see us is very beneficial to me,” said U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Roy Brock.

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Wounded Warrior Project Teaches Veterans Lawn Maintenance Skills

ORLANDO, Fla. (Sept. 22, 2016) – The secret to a beautiful yard is having the right tools to keep it well-maintained – so it only stands to reason that those supplies should also stay maintained. During a recent Wounded Warrior Project^® (WWP) program workshop, injured veterans received hands-on training for taking care of and repairing lawn equipment, including mowers and sprinklers.

“I am actually incompetent with do-it-yourself projects,” admitted Marine veteran Ethan Decker. “But I like taking any type of class where I have the chance to better myself.”

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Veterans Take Historic Walking Tour with Wounded Warrior Project

HARPERS FERRY, W. Va. (Sept. 19, 2016) – Wounded veterans and family members got a glimpse at a pivotal moment in American history during a recent Wounded Warrior Project^® (WWP) program event. Attendees enjoyed a guided walking tour through key parts of Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. The gathering was designed to give warriors an enjoyable social opportunity that got them engaged with their fellow injured veterans.

Located at the junction of the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers, Harpers Ferry is more than just a quaint waterfront community. Thomas Jefferson admired it for its beauty, and George Washington designated it as the site for a United States armory and arsenal.

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