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Wounded Warrior Project (WWp) began as a small, grassroots effort to provide immediate assistance when a warrior of this generation was injured. “We felt we could do the best by providing more comprehensive programs and services to the newly injured, rather than spread ourselves too thin by trying to help all veterans,” said founder John Melia. Melia had been severely wounded in a helicopter crash while serving in Somalia in 1992. Melia assembled backpacks distributed to injured veterans at the former Bethesda Naval Hospital (now the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center) and Walter Reed Army Medical Center. Wounded Warrior Project initially operated as a division of the United Spinal Association of New York, which adopted WWP as a program in November 2003. The WWP continued to support injured service members by providing them with free WWP Backpacks filled with comfort items. In September 2005, The United Spinal Association granted $2.7 million to WWP to “develop into
a stand-alone charity with its own identity and programs,” with the intent to expand its services from providing immediate comfort items to providing longer-term support for returning wounded veterans via compensation, education, health care, insurance, housing, employment, etc. The WWP Backpacks program remains a central activity of WWP, evidenced by the more than 65,000 backpacks the organization had distributed as of early 2018, in support of transitioning U.S. military veterans. CEO Steven Nardizzi and COO Al Giordano were fired from Wounded Warrior Project after it was revealed in 2016 that they spent massive amounts of the nonprofit›s money on lavish company retreats and personal enrichment for themselves. Several former employees alleged that they were fired because they raised concerns over the mismanagement. What percentage of Wounded Warrior Project goes to vets? 100% of your donation supports wounded warriors. 71% pays for programs, and the balance pays to support
those programs. Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) is a charity and veterans service organization that offers a variety of programs, services and events for wounded veterans of the military actions following September 11, 2001. It operates as a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. As of August 22, 2021, WWP served 157,975, registered alumni and 40,520 registered family support members. The organization has partnered with several other charities, including the American Red Cross, Resounding Joy, a music therapy group in California, and Operation Homefront. WWP has also provided a yearlong Track program, which helps veterans transition to college and the workplace. According to Charity Navigator, WWP allocates 75.1 percent of its revenue to program expenses and 24.7 percent to fundraising and administrative expenses. The greatest casualty is being forgotten. For more information or to donate to WWP go to https://www. woundedwarriorproject.org/donate
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The Disabled Veterans National Foundation (DVNF) provides critically needed support to disabled and at-risk veterans who leave the military wounded—physically or psychologically—after defending our safety and our freedom. OUR HISTORY DVNF was founded in 2007 by six women veterans, each with years of experience as State Women Veterans Coordinators in various states around the country. At work, these officials were confronted on a daily basis with the inability of an already overworked Department of Veterans Affairs to adequately deal with the considerable increase of disabled and at-risk veterans coming home from the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. They created DVNF with the goal of addressing the chronic gap in services for these veterans. After several years of building its organizational capacity, DVNF hired Joseph VanFonda (USMC SgtMaj Ret.)
in late 2013 upon his retirement from a 27-year career in the United States Marine Corps. A recipient of the Purple Heart, VanFonda remained in the Marines after being injured in combat. His final assignment in the Marine Corps was serving as the Regimental Sergeant Major for the Wounded Warrior Regiment, responsible for the coordination of non-medical care for combat and non-combat wounded, ill, and injured Marines. Taking the reins at DVNF, VanFonda recognized the needs of veterans who weren’t yet categorized as disabled, but were still dealing with the psychological and emotional impacts of personal and family situations, which put them in a highly “at-risk” category. DVNF began to focus its efforts to meet the needs of veterans in this broad category through targeted programs and collaboration with other organizations in communities throughout the country. Today,
DVNF continues to grow in the services it provides veterans, and has added new key staff members with a wide range of experience, many of whom served in the military. We come to work each day knowing that we will make a difference in a veteran’s life; a great responsibility that we don’t take lightly. DVNF Launches New National Job Board Platform Disabled Veterans National Foundation Announces it’s Launch of a New National Job Board Platform that Connects the Veteran Community with Leading Employers WASHINGTON, DC – February 23, 2021 – The Disabled Veterans National Foundation (DVNF) (www.dvnf.org) has announced the launch […] Email:info@dvnf.org Phone: (202) 737-0522 Disabled Veterans National Foundation 4601 Forbes Blvd. – Suite #130 Lanham, MD 20706
Veteran’s Day History In 1918, on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day in the eleventh month, the world rejoiced and celebrated. After four years of bitter war, an armistice was signed. The “war to end all wars” was over. In 1921, an unknown World War I American soldier was buried in Arlington National Cemetery. Similar ceremonies occurred earlier in England and France, where an unknown soldier was buried in each nation’s highest place of honor (in England, Westminster Abbey; in France, the Arc de Triomphe). These memorial gestures all took place
on November 11, giving universal recognition to the celebrated ending of World War I fighting at 11 a.m.. Armistice Day officially received its name in America in 1926 through a Congressional resolution. It became a national holiday 12 years later by similar Congressional action. If the idealistic hope had been realized that World War I was “the War to end all Wars,” November 11 might still be called Armistice Day. But only a few years after the holiday was proclaimed, war broke out in Europe. Realizing that peace was equally preserved
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by veterans of WW II and Korea, Congress was requested to make this day an occasion to honor those who have served America in all wars. In 1954 President Eisenhower signed a bill proclaiming November 11 as Veterans Day. A law passed in 1968 changed the national commemoration of Veterans Day to the fourth Monday in October. It soon became apparent, however, that November 11 was a date of historic significance to many Americans. Therefore, in 1978 Congress returned the observance to its traditional date.
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Every year Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) hosts a special celebration to showcase warriors› transitions to civilian life and recognize supporters that honor and empower wounded veterans. This year’s Courage Awards & Benefit Dinner may not have taken place in person, but the impact the 2021 awardees have had on wounded veterans remains strong. WWP recognizes the following awardees: 2021 Courage Award: Ryan Kules - WWP recognizes this warrior and his family who has best exemplified bravery, courage, and strength. On Nov. 29, 2005, Army Capt. (Ret.) Ryan Kules’ vehicle hit an improvised explosive device (IED) while his unit was returning to base. The blast killed two soldiers in Ryan’s vehicle and resulted in the amputation of his right arm and left leg. “Knowing that two of my guys had not made it back I think really drove me to realize that I had a chance to move forward,” Ryan said. “If I was to squander that or have what happened to me get in my way, that would be a discredit to them and all they have given.” Ryan first connected with WWP when he received a backpack full of comfort care items while recovering from his injuries at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in 2005. He now serves as the director of Project Odyssey®, a WWP mental health program that uses adventure-based learning to help warriors with invisible wounds. Ryan was also instrumental in getting the Ryan Kules and Paul Benne Specially Adaptive Housing (SAH) Improvement Act
of 2019 passed through Congress. The law reinstates SAH benefits to eligible veterans every 10 years to accommodate moving and normal life changes. “Being able to have that impact on folks, it makes me feel good and very much fills that bucket of knowing you’re doing the right thing,” Ryan said. 2021 Empowerment Award: National Football League Recognizing an organization’s exceptional effort to support WWP injured veterans and their families The NFL has supported WWP since the inception of its Salute to Service campaign in 2011, which honors military service members, veterans, and their families. For more than a decade, the NFL has engaged warriors and their families at a variety of events, including the Super Bowl, Pro Bowl, and NFL Draft. It has also responded to a variety of WWP needs, including recently during the pandemic. “The NFL came forward with additional funding so that we could increase our mental health services that were so desperately in need. They also garnered support from their players and NFL legends to surprise and delight many of our warriors virtually,” said WWP Chief Development Officer Gary Corless. “So much has happened in the last 10 years but I honestly think our partnership and their commitment to those who’ve served and sacrificed is increasing every year.” The NFL remains one of WWP’s longest-standing corporate partners. “I’m really excited to see our partnership continue to grow,”
said NFL Senior Director of Social Responsibility Melissa Pardi. “I think there’s so much more we can do together. We’re going to continue to integrate warriors in our events, we’re going to continue to honor them, and we’re going to continue to get out there and play some football.” 2021 Service Award: Walter Osborn (posthumously) Honors community supporters who have gone above and beyond in their efforts to serve warriors Walter and his wife Grace hosted the Patriots Night Dinner in Staten Island, New York, for 13 years, which was the longest running community fundraising event for WWP. The event raised more than $300,000 for injured veterans and their families. Walter, an Air Force veteran, passed away on his 77th birthday in September of 2019. Wounded warrior, National Guard veteran, and fellow Staten Island native Antoinette Wallace knew Walter well and attended his event often. “I just think of all the lives that have been changed and touched. It just warms my heart,” Antoinette said. “I get goosebumps thinking about it.” Grace and the many volunteers of the Patriots Night Dinner plan to host the event in Walter’s memory. “I think sometimes you have to take what God gives you and be thankful that you can do what you can do,” Grace said. “But at least you’re giving back. That’s what my husband did — he gave back with his heart.” Stay tuned to the Courage Awards & Benefit Dinner® website for updates on the 2022 event and how you can get involved.
Colin Powell
In Rememberance A native of Harlem and the South Bronx in New York City, Colin Powell joined the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) at the City University of New York and upon graduation was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army. He served two tours of duty in Vietnam, from 1962-63 and 1968-69. In 1963, Powell was wounded by a punji-stick booby trap near the Vietnamese border with Laos; he was awarded the Purple Heart and later the Bronze Star for his injuries. During his second tour, he was injured in a helicopter crash, though he managed to help his fellow soldiers from the burning aircraft and earned the Soldier’s Medal for his actions. After Vietnam, Powell continued to rise in the military ranks, winning the post of national security adviser to Ronald Reagan in 1987 and chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff under George H.W. Bush. He retired from the military in 1993. Despite widespread encouragement to run for president in the 1990s, Powell declined to throw his name into the ring, and in 2001 he became the country’s first African-American secretary of state, in the administration of George W. Bush.
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House Passes Newhouse Benton County Veterans Bill to Honor 13 Fallen Therapeutic Court Servicemembers Washington, D.C. – Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) released the following statement after the House passed his legislation to posthumously award the Congressional Gold Medal to the 13 U.S. military servicemembers who were killed in Afghanistan: Staff Sgt. Darin Taylor Hoover, Sgt. Johanny Rosario Pichardo, Sgt. Nicole Gee, Cpl. Hunter Lopez, Cpl. Daegan Page, Cpl. Humberto Sanchez, Cpl. David Lee Espinoza, Lance Cpl. Jared Schmitz, Lance Cpl. Rylee McCollum, Lance Cpl. Dylan Merola, Lance Cpl. Kareem Nikoui, Hospitalman Maxton Soviak, and Staff Sgt. Ryan Knauss. “I’m proud the House passed my bipartisan legislation to award the Congressional Gold Medal – Congress’ highest honor – to the brave men and women whose lives were taken far too soon,” said Rep. Newhouse. “I urge the Senate to quickly take up this legislation and send it to the president’s desk, so we can honor their legacy.” Rep. Newhouse introduced the bipartisan legislation with Rep. Lisa McClain (R-MI) and 162 original cosponsors:
Benton County Veterans Program (BCVP) is dedicated to serving Veterans, their families, and the families of deceased Veterans, who meet the eligibility criteria for assistance and currently serves over 1000 veterans in Benton County. The county program has had a long standing of assisting indigent Veterans and their family with emergency needs through the Veterans Relief Fund to provide outreach and case management. BCVP is here to provide local and personal contact for county Veterans and their family to help address any of their questions, concerns, and issues, and to provide basic information they may need to get veterans assistance. Many Veterans are not always aware of benefits and services that may be available through federal, state, and local services. It is the goal of the program to see every returning Veteran and their family provided with the support they need and deserve for their service to our county. Assistance can be found online here: https://www.co.benton.wa.us Application for assistance can also be found at the Richland VFW Post 7952 (509-946-9411); the Columbia Basin Veterans Coalition, DAV Chapter 46 (509-545-6558) or the Benton City American Legion Post 115 (509-588-5853). Assistance Available to Eligible Veterans are: • Food Vouchers • Utility Vouchers • Rental/Deposits/App Fees • Burial Assistance up to $1,000.0 • Background check fees for pre-employment • Hotel/Motel Vouchers for homeless Veterans up to 1 week • Bus Passes through BFT • Necessary Safety Equipment required by employer to gain employment • Dental Assistance up to $2,000.00 • Childcare Assistance (financial help with childcare) Minimum Qualifications for application are: 1. Must be a Benton County Resident for at least 90 days (unless recently discharged) 2. Must be at or below 150% of the poverty guidelines (low-income) 3. Must be in need of assistance 4. Must be a Veteran
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The Benton County Veterans Therapeutic Court (VTC) is a voluntary program created to provide support to qualifying Veterans that are involved in the criminal justice system. The program is structured such that the participant may regain stability in their life while learning life-long skills to ensure they avoid future involvement in the criminal justice system. You must be referred to VTC. Anyone can make a referral to VTC, including the prosecutor, defense attorney, law enforcement, judge, probation, jail staff, or member of the community. A Defendant can even refer themselves. Referral packets can be obtained from the Veterans Therapeutic Court office or on their website (Veterans Court - Benton County WA). There is also an electronic referral that can be submitted on their website. VTC requires regular court appearances, appointments with the VTC Case Manager, compliance with treatment plan(s) including mental health, substance abuse and medication management, attendance at monthly forums, completion of community service and regular contact with the Veteran Mentor. VTC depends upon teamwork and the participant is the most
important member of the team. They are expected to seek help from fellow Veterans and give support and encouragement to each other. They will be given a veteran mentor that will be an additional support throughout the program. As long as they are willing to show up, do the work, and be honest, they will be able to overcome any challenges and setbacks they encounter to successfully complete and graduate from this program. In most cases, graduation from VTC results in their charge(s) being dismissed! VTC consists of two tracks: Stipulated order of continuance (SOC) and probation. The SOC track is a pre-adjudication track which means that the case is held in a “pending” status while participating in VTC. If the participant successfully completes the program, their charge is eligible to be dismissed or amended in most cases. The probation track is a postadjudication track in which they can participate after being convicted and sentenced to probation on a case. The duration of probation may be reduced by participating on the probation track. The participant’s attorney will discuss this in more detail.
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The experiences of war leave an indelible impact on our defenders. When they return to civilian life, the physical, emotional, and psychological challenges they face are often difficult. As citizens, we benefit from the freedom and security they fight to protect. Supporting these heroes is a responsibility we all must share. The Gary Sinise Foundation was established under the philanthropic direction of a forty-year advocate for our nation’s defenders, actor Gary Sinise. Each of the Foundation’s programs originated from Gary’s personal relationships with our nation’s service community and a wide range of nonprofits he had supported for decades. Ever aware of the gaps of care these deserving heroes often encounter, he was inspired to serve them – always giving a little more. With the creation of the Gary Sinise Foundation, his crusade now supports all those who sacrifice on our behalf: active duty, veterans, first responders, and their loved ones. Each program shows appreciation for America’s heroes through entertainment, family support, and acts of gratitude. Programs Offered • R.I.S.E. • Relief and Resiliency • Community & Education • First Responders Donate Online Online donations are a cost-effective way to contribute to the Gary Sinise Foundation. Gifts may be made in honor/in memory of an individual or organization by selecting the dedication checkbox on our online donation form mail-in donations Please use our print-friendly form and mail your donation to: Gary Sinise Foundation; PO Box 368; Woodland Hills, CA 91365
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appealed directly to his superiors and was eventually deployed to England, where he served as the commanding officer of the 703d Bomb Squadron. He would later transfer to the 453rd Bombardment Group and flew a total of 20 dangerous combat missions in the B-24 Liberator bomber aircraft; for his actions, he was awarded two Distinguished Flying Cross medals and the French honor of the Croix de Guerre. After WWII, even as he resumed his acting career, Stewart continued to serve in the U.S. Air Force Reserves, even deploying to Vietnam, and would retire at the rank of brigadier general, making him the highest-ranking actor in American military history.
Rob Riggle: From a Marine in Combat to Big-Time Comedian
Rob Riggle is best known for his comedy roles in “Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby,” “The Hangover” and in Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show,” but before he was a big-screen actor, he was a Marine. Riggle joined the Marine Corps in 1990 when he was in college and served as active duty for nine years before joining the Marine Corps Reserve, where he would serve an additional 14 years. During his time in service, he deployed to Liberia, Kosovo, Albania and Afghanistan, obtaining the rank of lieutenant colonel.Photo credit Rob Riggle is known for his comedy roles, but the actor also served in the Marine Corps for 22 years. Today, he gives back to the troops by supporting organizations such as the USO, as is pictured here when Riggle entertained service members deployed to Afghanistan in 2014. Riggle recalled in a Task & Purpose interview that some of his most rewarding moments as a Marine included working in the “Bucket Brigades” at ground zero immediately following the 9/11 attacks, in which a line of volunteers
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passed five-gallon buckets full of debris down a line to investigators, who sifted through the debris in search of evidence and human remains. He also recalled helping evacuate and secure the American embassy in Liberia, assisting Albanian refugees, enforcing peace in Kosovo and being a part of the liberation of Afghanistan from Taliban rule. Even now that he is no longer in uniform, Riggle continues to serve by giving back to today’s service members as a USO entertainer, visiting troops stationed overseas.
Bea Arthur charmed audiences for decades in her roles in “All in the Family,” “Maude” and “The Golden Girls.” But before she was winning Emmy Awards for sitcoms, Arthur was a member of the U.S. Marine Corps. Before she was a Golden Girl, Bea Arthur was a Marine, serving during World War II. | Photo credit National Archives and Records Administration Arthur joined many other American women who were inspired to serve in the military during World War II, and joined the U.S. Marine Corps Women’s Reserve in 1943, just two months shy of her 21st birthday. Throughout her military career, Arthur worked as a typist at Marine Corps headquarters in Washington, D.C., as well as truck driver and dispatcher at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, and Cherry Point, North Carolina. She was honorably discharged in 1945 at the rank of staff sergeant
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Known for his roles in “Driving Miss Daisy,” “The Shawshank Redemption” and many more, Morgan Freeman actually turned down a scholarship for drama at Jackson State University to pursue his dream of flying in the U.S. Air Force. Freeman joined the Air Force in 1955 with the hopes of becoming a fighter pilot, but instead served as a radar technician. The actor served for four years before deciding to change course and pursue his acting career.
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We Said We’d Never Forget: Will We? For the first time in 20 years, we celebrate Veterans Day in relative peace. On November 11, 1918, Ralph Lindsey wrote from his hospital bed in France “Armistice signed at 11 o’clock. Grand celebration all over France. War is at last over and I am still alive!” Later in life if you asked him about the scars on his chest he would simply respond with a shrug and say, “I zigged when I should have zagged.” Ralph was my Great Grandfather, and now, nearly 103 years after he wrote those words our nation finds ourselves celebrating the contributions of our Veterans during a period where their sacrifices may be less visible than the past 20 years of war. After returning from WW1, like many others from his unit, he found tremendous success, he took over the
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back to the community through some form of economic output. Having worked with numerous Veterans’ groups since leaving active duty I can tell you, this figure is an understatement. The truth about our Veterans since the end of the draft in the 70’s has become increasingly diverse as individuals saw (and continue to see) the military as a way to achieve economic mobility. They are smart, driven, resilient, and entrepreneurial – words that most Americans like my seat mate – don’t always associate with a Veteran. After WW2 nearly 50% of Veterans owned their own business, like my Great Grandfather; and most Veterans outperform their non-military peers in the long run. There is still work to do, while many Veterans thrive in their post-service years others struggle. Veterans continue to be over-represented in the homeless population, court system, substance mis-use disorders, and suicide deaths. These are hard problems, but they are solvable ones. For the past 20 years Americans have claimed we support our troops, but how we choose to treat our Veterans over the next few years will be the measure of whether we meant it or not. As a nation we put an impossible burden on a small group of men and women who volunteered to serve – fully knowing the hazards of their chosen profession. If we are truly a grateful their service, we will invest in those individuals who have invested so much in our freedoms. Each generation of Veterans have shown time and time again, that when they thrive, our communities, and our nation thrives as well.
An Old Solider’s Prayer I have fought when others feared to serve. I have gone where others failed to go. I’ve lost friends in war and strife, Who valued Duty more than love of life. I have shared the comradeship of pain, And searched lands for men that we have lost. I have sons who served this land of liberty, Who would fight to see that other stricken lands are free. I have seen the weak forsake humanity. I have heard the traitors praise our enemy. I’ve seen challenged men become even bolder, And the Duty, Honor, Sacrifice of the Soldier. Now I understand the meaning of our lives, The loss of comrades not so very long ago. So to you who have answered Duty’s siren call, May God bless you my son, May God bless you all. -Lewis Millett
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