Michael Linnington

20 Years of Celebrating Veterans Day for Wounded Warrior Project

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

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NEW YORK, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On Veterans Day, and every day, Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) honors those who have selflessly served their country, often putting themselves in harm's way to defend the freedoms citizens enjoy. This year, WWP is honoring the service and sacrifice of all veterans in a special way.

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Though Veterans Day happens once a year, honoring veterans is a year-round effort at Wounded Warrior Project.
Wounded Warrior Project was founded 20 years ago to honor the sentiment behind Veterans Day, and we remain committed to serving post-9/11 wounded veterans, along with their families, throughout the year and for decades to come."
Veterans Day, formerly known as Armistice Day, was originally a day to recognize the call for peace by the Germans on "the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month," and honor World War I veterans.
Communities nationwide come together each year to recognize and honor veterans on Veterans Day.

Wounded Warrior Project Announces January 2024 Retirement of CEO Michael Linnington

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Aug. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) announced today that CEO Lt. Gen.

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Aug. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) announced today that CEO Lt. Gen.
Michael Linnington plans to retire in January 2024.
Kathleen Widmer, chair of WWP's Board of Directors, said, "Mike has made a lasting impact on our country, its veterans, and Wounded Warrior Project.
Mike will continue to lead Wounded Warrior Project as we extensively search for a leader to continue championing support for wounded, ill, and injured post-9/11 veterans and their families."

Wounded Warrior Project Announces National Grassroots Push Supporting Toxic-Exposure Legislation

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Wednesday, April 20, 2022

Tell them to pass the Honoring Our PACT Act," WWP CEO Mike Linnington.

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Tell them to pass the Honoring Our PACT Act," WWP CEO Mike Linnington.
"For years, millions of post-9/11 veterans were exposed to open-air burn pits," Wounded Warrior Project CEO Lt. Gen.
These burn pits often resulted in huge plumes of black, toxic smoke that many servicemen and women then inhaled into their bodies."
Since 2003, Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) has been meeting the growing needs of warriors, their families, and caregivers helping them achieve their highest ambition.

Wounded Warrior Project Announces First Phase of 2021 Veterans Service Organization Partnerships

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Tuesday, June 1, 2021

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WASHINGTON, June 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) today announced its first phase of community partnership grants with 15 new and existing veteran and military service organizations.

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WASHINGTON, June 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) today announced its first phase of community partnership grants with 15 new and existing veteran and military service organizations.
WWP's investments expand the resources available to America's injured veterans to help ensure they and their families thrive long-term.
"Wounded Warrior Project believes no single organization can meet all the needs of wounded, injured, and ill veterans; together, we strengthen and support those we serve," said WWP CEO Lt. Gen.
"Our partnerships and investments are vital to building strong, resilient veteran families and communities."

Wounded Warrior Project Research Uncovers Women Veterans' Needs

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Friday, March 12, 2021

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WWP surveyed nearly 5,000 registered women warriors and held an additional 13 roundtable discussions with nearly 100 women veterans.

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WWP surveyed nearly 5,000 registered women warriors and held an additional 13 roundtable discussions with nearly 100 women veterans.
Less than half of women warriors agree the VA was able to meet their needs following military service.
"Wounded Warrior Project is committed to working with Congress and our partners to improve the quality of the support women warriors receive."
Since 2003, Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) has been meeting the growing needs of warriors, their families, and caregivers helping them achieve their highest ambition.

Wounded Warrior Project Testifies Before Senate and House Veterans Affairs Committees

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Thursday, March 4, 2021

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Mike Linnington testified before The House and Senate committees on Veterans Affairs .

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Mike Linnington testified before The House and Senate committees on Veterans Affairs .
WWP urges the House and Senate Committees on Veterans' Affairs to focus on:
Whole health and wellness focusing on mental health, suicide prevention, and substance use disorder.
Learn more about how we work with our nation's leaders to improve the lives of wounded veterans and their families.
Since 2003, Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) has been meeting the growing needs of warriors, their families, and caregivers helping them achieve their highest ambition.