Empowering Veterans Through Programs, Services, and Advocacy

Chronic pain affects millions of Americans, but veterans experience it at higher rates. Research shows that chronic pain is one of the most common health concerns affecting veterans.

RoseMarie Boston doesn’t need a special occasion to thank a veteran. Her appreciation comes from a lifetime spent surrounded by military service — from family members who served decades ago to her grandson-in-law, Jimmie, who serves in the U.S. Army today. RoseMarie, too, served in the Navy.

“Asking someone ‘How are you?’ is a polite social norm. It’s not usually an invitation for them to say what’s really going on,” says Kyle Terrill, a mental health services manager with Wounded Warrior Project^® (WWP). Yet meaningful conversations can help people feel connected, and that connection can play an important role in supporting mental health.

The Wounded Warrior Project^® (WWP) Women Warriors Report shows that while many women veterans are proud of their service, they are often overlooked.

A coalition of 22 national veteran, military, caregiver, and survivor organizations today called on Congress to pass the Take Care of America’s Veterans Act (S. 4744 / H.R. 9237), a comprehensive legislative package that includes more than 60 bills intended to strengthen support for Service members, veterans, caregivers, survivors, and military families.