Wounded Warriors / Disabled Veterans

Some of the bravest soldiers are those that live with war wounds that are debilitating or paralyzing in some way, living day to day with the physical reminder of their time serving our country. MilitaryConnection.com thinks it is important to recognize these soldiers and provide them with as much support as possible. For this reason, we try to include information and resources that these wounded warriors can use day to day, to lighten their mood or simply to stay in touch with others in similar situations. All of the information and resources found on Military Connection is free to users and there is something for everyone. Check back regularly to view updates and get the most up-to-date information available on the web.

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Charles Eggleston (left) absorbs a golf tip during a lesson by Sean "The Beast" Fister at the Barefoot Resort and Golf Club Practice Facility on Sunday, April 13, 2008. Army veterans with the Salute Military Golf Association (SMGA) are combat-wounded in Iraq and Afghanistan. A few of the veterans are slated to play in the annual Hootie & the Blowfish Monday After the Masters event at Barefoot. Janet Blackmon Morgan / jblackmon@thesunnews.com

2011 Wounded Warrior & Disabled Compensation & Benefits Handbook

Date	Wounded Warrior Articles
3/19/2012	From Wounded Warrior to Civilian Employee: A Workplace Reference Guide for Managers and Supervisors
1/26/2012	New knee helps amputees return to front lines
10/6/2010	Officials Announce Warrior Games 2011
6/23/2010	Warrior Games Conclude, But Its Drive, Spirit Continues
6/23/2010	Biden Kicks off Wounded Warrior Soldier Ride
5/27/2010	Wounded Veteran Starts Blueberry Farm
4/29/2010	Better Prosthetics Coming for Wounded Warriors
4/1/2010	Disabled Veteran Trains for Inaugural Warrior Games
3/15/2010	Transplant Recipient Sees Potential for Wounded Warriors
2/2/2010	Operation Proper Exit Helps Injured Combat Vets Heal Emotional Wounds
1/28/2010	Medford Vascular Surgeon Treats Wounded Warriors In Germany
1/7/2010	For Veterans With Burns, A Virtual Reality Aid
12/22/2009	Sailors Salute Wounded Warriors at Holiday Event
11/12/2009	J.R. Martinez to be Honored with the 2009 IAVA Veterans Leadership Award
11/11/2009	Legion Family Raising Funds for Recovering Heroes
10/30/2009	Wounded veteran's service dog wins national honor
10/16/2009	Hefner to Include Wounded Warriors in Halloween Gathering
3/30/2009	R2R Texas Challenge kicks off at CFI
12/18	Deep-Down Rehabilitation for Wounded Warriors
10/24	Coordinated Care for Military Families
10/22	Remote locations announced for Wounded Warrior Summit
10/20	Wounded Warrior Scholarships
10/13	'They brought me back to Life'
10/10	Compensation & Benefits Handbook
10/7	NIH Warfighter Head Injury Study
10/1	California Challenge kicks off in San Francisco
9/25	Stars to support Veterans on the Road 2 Recovery
8/28	Wounded Warrior Unity Tour 2008
8/26	U.S. Department of Labor Initiative Aids Employment of Veterans With Traumatic Brain Injury and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
8/26	Sargent Fund - Help A Wounded Warrior
8/19	Heroes on the Harbor, an exclusive San Diego event
8/18	Wrestling Clinic Held for Wounded Warriors
8/14	Army begins uniform modification program for wounded warriors
8/13	Hyperbaric Oxygen for Our Nation’s Veterans
8/8	Watering Seeds - Organization helping disabled Veterans
8/8	Determination and Advanced Prosthetics Make Returning to Combat Possible for Amputee Marine
8/1	PTSD leaves physical footprints on the brain
7/15	Road 2 Recovery in Bicycling Magazine
7/15	Riding for Recovery
7/15	Wounded warriors meet musician, actor Steve Van Zandt
7/11	Disabled War Vets Pay More For Health Care, Report Shows
7/3	A close look at AW2
7/3	Dogs help wounded warriors heal at Walter Reed
7/3	Caring for burned Soldiers
7/1	Wounded Warrior job fair offers opportunities
6/25	Army Working to Improve Care of Wounded
6/13	Groups Helps Get Soldiers Reconstructive Surgery
6/2	President Bush sends greetings to Road 2 Recovery
5/30	Road 2 Recovery - Wrap Up
5/30	President Bush sends greetings to Road 2 Recovery
5/30	28th National Veterans Wheelchair Games
5/29	Road 2 Recovery Day 6 - Asheboro to Lowes Motor Speedway
5/29	Road 2 Recovery Day 5 - Raleigh to Asheboro
5/29	The 28th National Veterans Wheelchair Games 2008!
5/29	Road 2 Recovery- Nothin' is finer than to be in Carolina
5/23	Road 2 Recovery Day 3 – Richmond to Emporia, the Road Less Traveled
5/21	Senator Kerry & Governor Jindel Help Road 2 Recovery
4/30	Army Wounded Warrior Program
4/27	Road to Recovery - Profile in Courage
4/23	VA Program Assists Those With Long Term Care Needs
4/21	Wounded Heroes Foundation
-	Berne Marcus Helps Wounded Warriors with Share Initiative
-	Wounded Warrior - Brian Anderson to Appear on CSI – New York
-	Gravely wounded Iraq vet visits old Walter Reed haunts
-	MEDICAL ALERT TAGS FOR WOUNDED WARRIORS
-	Wounded Warriors to be VIP Guests for Premiere of STOP- LOSS
-	The Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans with Disabilities (EBV)
-	Stars ride bikes to assist wounded veterans
-	Inspiration - Gunny Bill Gibson (Spanky)
-	Cloverfield and Cycling Stars to support Veterans on the Road 2 Recovery
-	Golden State Challenge: Soldier Ride Comes to the West Coast!
-	How to love a Marine that has been injured
-	Angela Madsen Row Of Life First Paraplegic To Row Across Sea
-	Long Beach Woman Rowing Her Way Into History Books!
-	NIH Calling Vets for Brain Injury Study
-	Update on Wounded Warrior Donations
-	Housing glut could help war wounded
-	Wounded Warrior Christmas Fundraiser
-	President Bush visits wounded troops...but British leaders dare not follow his lead
-	Wounded Veteran now a U.S. Citizen
-	Which Wounded Warrior Will Be Selected to Play a Round of Golf with PGA TOUR Player Corey Pavin?
-	Disabled Veteran rejoins workforce through AbilityOne Program
-	Discharging of troops on ‘preexisting’ health reasons is focus of bill
-	Wounded veterans suffering financially

Sports Events

Day 14 Santa Barbara to West LA VA

Day 13 San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbara 98 miles

Day 11 Monterey to San Simeon 94 miles

Day 10 San Jose to Monterey 72 miles

Disabled Vet Riders Visit Oregon Guard in Salem

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