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Great news! Yesterday, the House passed H.R. 530 - ACES Act. Thank you, Rep. August Pfluger, for your leadership on this crucial legislation aimed at studying the alarming cancer rates among aircrew members.

Great news!  

Yesterday, the House passed H.R. 530 - ACES Act.  Thank you, <a href="/RepPfluger/">Rep. August Pfluger</a>, for your leadership on this crucial legislation aimed at studying the alarming cancer rates among aircrew members.
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Among the injured, ill, and wounded post-9/11 veterans WWP serves, 50% have experienced suicidal thoughts. An estimated 17 veterans die by suicide each day. We urge Congress to reauthorize the SSG Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program—veterans and families need

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It's not ALL policy and regulations here at the @WWP DC office — sometimes, there are puppies. Huge thanks to Warrior Canine Connection for bringing in these adorable pups and for all the work you do to help recovering Warriors reconnect with life, their families, their communities, and

It's not ALL policy and regulations here at the @WWP DC office  — sometimes, there are puppies.

Huge thanks to <a href="/WarriorCanineCn/">Warrior Canine Connection</a> for bringing in these adorable pups and for all the work you do to help recovering Warriors reconnect with life, their families, their communities, and
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WWP Warrior Advocate Leaders (WALs) are vital voices in grassroots advocacy — not just at the federal level, but also at the state level. Yesterday, WAL Clark Sabo testified before the Ohio Senate Health Committee on the importance of fully funding the 988 Suicide & Crisis

WWP Warrior Advocate Leaders (WALs) are vital voices in grassroots advocacy — not just at the federal level, but also at the state level.

Yesterday, WAL Clark Sabo testified before the Ohio Senate Health Committee on the importance of fully funding the 988 Suicide &amp; Crisis
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Many thanks to Richard Blumenthal and Congressman Raul Ruiz, M.D. for attending today's press conference. We appreciate your leadership and support of this important legislation. #MajorRichardStarAct

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Yesterday, Mike Owens, @WWP Director of Adaptive Sports, testified before the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity about the importance of adaptive sports programs and how physical activity improves both the length and quality of life for veterans. Thank you,

Yesterday, Mike Owens, @WWP Director of Adaptive Sports, testified before the <a href="/HouseVetAffairs/">House Committee on Veterans' Affairs</a> Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity about the importance of adaptive sports programs and how physical activity improves both the length and quality of life for veterans.

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Great article from Mike Glenn and The Washington Times covering yesterday’s Major Richard Star Act press conference. The #MajorRichardStarAct will positively impact the lives of about 54,000 veterans forced to medically retire due to combat or combat-related injuries. We urge Congress

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Honored to have Warrior Advocate Leader Brent Reiffer and his wife (and WWP teammate) Chris Reiffer place the @WWP wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on Memorial Day to honor those who paid the ultimate price for our freedoms.

Honored to have Warrior Advocate Leader Brent Reiffer and his wife (and WWP teammate) Chris Reiffer place the @WWP wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on Memorial Day to honor those who paid the ultimate price for our freedoms.
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More than 75 warriors and their family members participated in the 2025 #MemorialDay Parade in Washington, D.C., this year. Appreciate all who attended to help honor and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice. We will never forget! WWP

More than 75 warriors and their family members participated in the 2025 #MemorialDay Parade in Washington, D.C., this year. Appreciate all who attended to help honor and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice. We will never forget! <a href="/wwp/">WWP</a>
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The Senate has unanimously passed the ACES Act! Many thanks to Rep. August Pfluger for your leadership on this important issue. Passage of this legislation is a critical step toward safeguarding the long-term health and well-being of military aviators and support personnel.

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Thanks to Senator Mark Kelly and Tom Cotton for your efforts in the Senate to pass the ACES Act. Your leadership on this legislation means military aviators and support personnel will not go unseen or unexamined. kelly.senate.gov/newsroom/press…

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VA has increased its budget for 2025 to more than $400 billion to cover the costs of mandated veterans' benefits. These necessary funds will support the VA's budget through September 30. Thanks to Stars and Stripes and Linda Hersey for covering this important update:

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Access to coordinated, effectively managed care is crucial for veterans with mental health care needs. Great article from Military Times and Patricia Kime highlighting the opportunities to close gaps and deliver quality mental health care to veterans. military.com/daily-news/202…

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Thank you to the Louisiana House of Representatives for passing a resolution requesting the White House to ensure passage of the Major Richard Star Act in support of our veterans. Grateful for the leadership of Phillip DeVillier and hopeful for Governor Governor Jeff Landry’s support

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Flag Day Facts: 1️⃣ Six American flags have made it to the moon. 2️⃣ There have been 27 versions of the American flag. 3️⃣ It takes 13 folds (each one holding a symbolic meaning) to properly fold the flag.

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Approximately 54,000 medically retired veterans aren’t receiving the benefits they earned. Passing the Major Richard Star Act would right this wrong and honor their sacrifice. Today, YOU can support veterans by contacting your member of Congress and urging them to cosponsor

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Over 120,000 veterans and their family members still receive VA benefits by paper check—despite a federal push to switch to direct deposit by Sept. 30, 2025. VA says it's safer, faster, and more reliable, but many veterans remain wary of electronic banking. Great article from