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Special Compensation for Assistance with Activities of Daily Living September 2, 2011 — Some service members who are catastrophically wounded, ill or injured are now eligible for compensation designed to offset the economic burden primary caregivers incur when assisting them.When a service member sustains a catastrophic injury or illness, a family member or close friend often takes on the role of caregiver, providing non-medical MORE

Montford Point Marine legacy August 30, 2011 — The Montford Point Marines are receiving recognition for their service and sacrifice after nearly 70 years. These brave men broke through racial discrimination to become one of the few and the proud. The U.S. Senate voted unanimously Nov. 8 to pass a bill awarding the Congressional Gold Medal to the Montford Point Marines. The Commandant of the MORE

Wounded warriors hang with Pirates, visit film set August 22, 2011 — Wounded Warriors from the Fort Belvior Community Hospital and Marines from the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center at Bethesda got a break from the rigors of rehabilitation to enjoy America’s favorite pastime at a Pittsburgh Pirates game at PNC Ballpark, Aug. 17.The troops not only took in the game, they met Pittsburgh Mayor Luke MORE

Wounded warrior, platoon commander give their take on integration August 19, 2011 — At the turn of the 19th century, Army Maj. Walter Reed’s innovative research on yellow fever was instrumental in combating disease, enabling men to get back to work on the Panama Canal, and ultimately setting the conditions for a successful economy. His legacy in aiding this mission left a historic mark on military medicine. It is only fitting that MORE

WWR staff ready for realignment August 11, 2011 — Staff members of the United States Marine Corps Wounded Warrior Regiment are making the final preparations to move wounded, ill and injured (WII) Marines from Walter Reed Army Medical Center (WRAMC) in Washington, D.C. to the future Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Md. in about three weeks.Capt. Aloysius Boyle, the company MORE

Intense three-week course trains Marines in martial arts August 9, 2011 — Marine Cpl. Jacob Rangel hid behind a tree, waiting to attack a combatives opponent jogging up a wooded trail. As another Marine passed by, the two fought until a "killing blow" was called. Rangel then picked up his wooden weapon, fixed his helmet and went back into hiding as he waited for the next Marine."You don't see training like this anywhere MORE

Wounded Marines are provided specialized transition assistance July 13, 2011 — Wounded, ill and injured Marines lined the halls of the South Mesa Club aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., for the Hiring Heroes Career Fair today. The career fair is a part of the Department of Defense’s Civilian Personnel Management Service, Recruitment Assistance Division’s outreach program that provides specialized transition MORE

Wounded Marine charity reaches $50 million mark July 7, 2011 — In seven years, the Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund, a civilian operated support fund for Marines, raised and provided $50 million in financial assistance to injured and critically ill service members and their families.This milestone signifies the growth of the fund and its ability to support injured Marines. The program provides financial relief to MORE

Marine posthumously awarded Intelligence Community Medal for Valor July 1, 2011 — Sgt. Lucas T. Pyeatt was posthumously awarded the Intelligence Community Medal for Valor during a ceremony at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence Headquarters in Mclean, Va.James R. Clapper, the director of National Intelligence, presented the medal to Pyeatt’s parents, Scott and Cindy Pyeatt, in an intimate gathering, consisting of MORE

DOD Launches Military Spouse Employment Partnership June 29, 2011 — In an effort to address military spouses’ employment challenges, the Defense Department today launched a program to expand career opportunities for military spouses worldwide, and to recognize the skills and talents they bring to the employment table.Flanked by military spouses and corporate leaders, top government and military officials unveiled MORE

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