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Wounded Warrior Project Testifies Before Congress in Support of Women Veterans

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Friday, March 19, 2021
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WASHINGTON, March 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Wounded Warrior Project(WWP) Chief Program Officer Jennifer Silva testified yesterday before the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs, Subcommittee on Health, sharing WWP's longstanding support of women warriors and its recommendations to Congress on how to better serve women veterans.

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  • WASHINGTON, March 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Wounded Warrior Project(WWP) Chief Program Officer Jennifer Silva testified yesterday before the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs, Subcommittee on Health, sharing WWP's longstanding support of women warriors and its recommendations to Congress on how to better serve women veterans.
  • Silva's testimony comes a week after the release of WWP's Women Warriors Initiative report , which represents a year of research into the experiences, challenges, and livelihoods of the women veterans WWP serves.
  • Silva highlighted WWP's support of key legislation and identified specific reforms needed to enhance the lives of women warriors.
  • 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 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.