Meet the kids taking care of wounded veterans
More than 2 million kids live with a disabled veteran at home. Calls are growing to extend more support to these ‘hidden helpers.'
By Jennifer Brookland, The War Horse
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Disabled vets continue to struggle finding post-military employment
The latest survey by Wounded Warrior Project shows a higher unemployment rate for disabled veterans than their civilian peers.
SEAL to stand trial for murder, other alleged war crimes
Special Warfare Operator Chief Edward “Eddie” Gallagher will be arraigned Friday at Naval Base San Diego on a long list of criminal charges, including the premeditated murder of a wounded Islamic State prisoner of war.
By Carl Prine
Richer, smarter, better off: Things are looking up for wounded warriors
Many disabled veterans are better off financially than they were four years ago, according to a recent Wounded Warrior Project survey of post-9/11 veterans.
By Natalie Gross
A new home away from home for wounded warriors and their families
The Warrior Retreat at Bull Run opened a second home on its 37-acre countryside campus this week, hoping to boost its capacity to host more than 500 service members, families and caregivers each year.
By Natalie Gross
More veterans are becoming obese. Are stressful military transitions to blame?
The percentage of veterans who are overweight in 2018 is nearly seven times larger than the percentage of those who are not, according to the results of a new Wounded Warrior Project survey.
By Natalie Gross
Vets aren’t eating their veggies, study says
When given the choice between a carrot stick or a bag of chips, veterans are more likely to grab for the unhealthy snack, a new study shows.
By Natalie Gross
Army commanders can start the separation process for some non-deployable soldiers immediately
The Army's new non-deployable policy gives soldiers six months to resolve administrative issues, but commanders will have wide discretion for who receives an exemption and who has to go.
Some non-deployable soldiers could be out in six months or less under new Army policy
The Army released its non-deployable policy on Nov. 8, building on the Defense Department's 12-month limit.
Rebootcamp Roundup: October 26
The annual Best for Vets: Colleges rankings are out, not many troops are opting into the military’s new retirement system, and the Wounded Warrior Project gives its innovative PTSD therapy program a $160 million boost.
By Natalie Gross
This PTSD program is getting a $160 million boost
Bill Geiger tried everything to get help for his PTSD and the panic attacks, anxiety and anger issues that came with it — civilian doctors, Veterans Affairs hospitals, “you name it,” he said in a recent interview. Then he tried a new PTSD therapy program through the Wounded Warrior Project and was amazed by the results.
By Natalie Gross
'We just need each other’: These five charities were honored for their work to help veterans
Five groups received a combined total of $200,000.
By Karen Jowers