Supporting our Troops Means Taking Care of Them

Recent news about Walter Reed Hospital says alot about the ethical makeup of those who allowed it to happen. Today, Major General George Weightman, commander of the military facility, was relieved of of his duty by Robert Gates, US defense secretary. Thanks to a Washington Post investigation, conditions at Walter Reed were revealed to the public. 

No veteran should be made to live in hospitals like the soldiers at Walter Reed have been made to do; moldy ceilings, rats running freely, soldiers addicted to alcohol and drugs without the benefit of adequate care. How many people worked there every single day without doing anything to stop it? It is a thought that is difficult for me to comprehend. Why did it take a report by the Washington Post before someone said “This is wrong. Something needs to done about this”. Bravo to the Post for doing something to help our Veterans!

3,525 U.S. soldiers have died thus far in Iraq and Afghanistan. 25,000 have been injured. 11,000+ soldiers that have been wounded have not returned to the battlefield.

If you would like to support America’s critically wounded soldiers, please visit the Wounded Warrior Project

There are many military service organizations that provide services to active duty service members and their families, and many veteran service organizations that provide services and opportunities for fraternal interaction to veterans upon their discharge from service. However, few organizations devote their resources to assisting the severely wounded during this critical period. WWP fills this vital, unmet need, bringing comfort, support, and aid to severely injured service members and their families during this challenging time in their lives.

More ways you can support our Veterans
Be sure to click on “other support” to see an extensive list of organizations supporting America’s Veterans.