by Erol Onel | Nov 29, 2024 | Veterans
Memorial Day honors people who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. As an extension of its work supporting veterans who have been injured in combat, Wounded Warrior Project is looking back on the history of Memorial Day to ensure service members who died in...
by Erol Onel | May 17, 2023 | Veterans
Along with physical injuries, many service members sustain mental wounds during their time in the military. According to the Purple Heart Foundation, nearly a third of US service members who fought in Iraq or Afghanistan experience post-traumatic stress disorder...
by Erol Onel | May 4, 2023 | Veterans
Although their numbers are growing faster than any other military group, female service members and veterans face challenges that are unique compared to their male counterparts. According to the Wounded Warrior Project (WWP), nearly 45 percent of its female members...
by Erol Onel | Apr 13, 2023 | Veterans
The Purple Heart Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that aims to provide wide-ranging support to honorably charged military veterans, including recipients of the Purple Heart. Among the recipients of the Purple Heart are approximately 500 women, a number that...
