Our Mission Provide and facilitate assistance to wounded/injured/ill Marines, Sailors attached to or in support of Marine units, and their family members throughout the phases of recovery.
Our History During his 2006 Planning Guidance, the 34th Commandant of the Marine Corps, General James T. Conway, highlighted his vision of taking care of wounded warriors and their families. In April 2007 that vision was realized by the official establishment of the Wounded Warrior Regiment (WWR). Headquartered in Quantico, Virginia, and with Wounded Warrior Battalions on both the East and West Coast, the WWR is a unique organization spawned from a combination of the 2005 Marine For Life ill/injured support section and the 2004 wounded warrior barracks located in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.
Breaking new ground everyday, the WWR continues to challenge previously established boundaries while firmly adhering to the commitment of taking care of our own.
Our Services - Oversight of USMC WII process - Non-medical case management - Accountability and tracking - Pay/Benefits/Charitable support - Assist with employment & vocational rehabilitation benefits - Smooth transition from DoD to VA - Traumatic Servicemember's Group Life Insurance (TSGLI)
Recent News
Miracle at Mount Pocono By Don Buzney - August 2008 On the evening of July 10, the US Marine Band from Quantico, Virginia, put on a spectacular performance before an audience of just under 800 at Pocono Mountain East High School in Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania. The event was themed “Mount Airy Salutes Our Troops”. The concert was free with donations accepted for the “Wounded Warrior Regiment” and Sergeant Jacob Knospler. Don Buzney, the event organizer and former Marine Captain and Vietnam combat veteran, is the Executive Director of Administration for the Mount Airy Casino Resort. Mount Airy Casino Resort sponsored the event in partnership with the Pocono Mountain Visitors Bureau. The backdrop to the event were two “9/11 – Flags of Honor” containing the names of each of the victims who perished in the 9/11 terrorist attacks. One of the flags was presented to Band Officer, CWO Robert Szabo for further transport to the next Marine battalion to deploy to Iraq or Afghanistan; the other to Guest of Honor, Sergeant Jacob Knospler.“ ....Full Story
Spinal implant helps Marine deal with pain from Iraq injury By Jennifer Hlad, Jacksonville Daily News - July 19, 2008 Before the surgery, 27-year-old Joseph woke up in pain every morning. Every step with his left leg brought with it a "shocking, stabbing pain." The drugs and the nerve blocks helped, but they didn't make the pain go away. Still, when Dr. Rick Foltz first proposed implanting a device in Joseph's spine to send pulses through his body, Joseph was skeptical....Full Story
Changing the way a Corps thinks By Jennifer Hlad, Jacksonville Daily News - July 19, 2008 It began as an idea: a place for wounded warriors to heal. It blossomed into a barracks, then grew into a battalion. Now, Wounded Warriors Battalion East has entered its second year, still growing as it offers injured Marines and sailors a place to connect, commiserate and recover....Full Story
Marines inspire students By Lance Cpl. Katie Mathison, II Marine Expeditionary Force from Marines. mil - Wednesday, June 4, 2008 MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP GEIGER, N.C. — Six Marines with the Wounded Warrior Battalion-East, Wounded Warrior Regiment, Manpower and Reserve Affairs, visited injured Marines with the Student Administrative Company, School of Infantry, June 29. ....Full Story
Marine enlists as PLD By Lance Cpl. Katie Mathison, II Marine Expeditionary Force from Marines.mil - Monday, May 12, 2008 It takes a lot to keep a good Marine down. Injuries do not necessarily have to end service to one’s country. Many Marines are able to continue their careers because of Marine Corps Administrative Message 228-06....Full Story
Go Upstate - April 25, 2008 Kinard, other Wounded Warriors show drive benefit Eighteen months after a roadside bomb in Iraq left Marine 1st Lt. Andrew Kinard of Spartanburg a double amputee, he embarked on a journey Thursday that would challenge many with both legs....Full Story
Marine Corps News - April 10, 2008 Football Players visit Wounded Warriors The Marines waited excitedly. The hallways were buzzing with anticipation as the guests of honor finally walked through the door...Full Story
Marine Corps News - March 4, 2008 Marines Debut New Running Suit The Marine Corps officially unveiled its new running suit to Marines assigned to the Wounded Warrior Regiment at the National Naval Medical Center here Feb. 29...Full Story
Marine Corps News - March 8, 2008 Wounded Warrior Regiment Sponsors Job Fair The Wounded Warrior Regiment sponsored a job fair Monday at The Clubs at Quantico for four hours, where representatives from dozens of companies were waiting...Full Story
Marine Corps News - March 10, 2008 Marine Continues On With One Leg He faded in and out of consciousness. He knew his legs were injured, but he did not know to what extent...Full Story
Marines.com - Feb 5, 2008 Wounded Warriors Compete In Airsoft Tournament Jacksonville, N.C. -- A few of the participants were Camp Lejeune Marines with the Wounded Warrior Battalion-East, Wounded Warrior Regiment, Manpower and Reserve Affairs...Full Story
Marines.com - Feb 1, 2008 Tradition Of Strong Marines Carries On Maxwell was instrumental in the evolution of the Wounded Warrior battalion. The Wounded Warriors Battalion was a Marine Corps original idea, which has now...Full Story
Friday, January 11, 2008 Don't call it a comeback: Marine goes from wounded warrior to silent warrior Story By LCpl Stephen C. Benson MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. -- The greatest leaders, it seems, don’t think of themselves as great...Full Story
Wednesday, December 19, 2007 Wounded Warriors Hunt for Camaraderie Story By LCpl Skyler Tooker Service members from the Wounded Warriors Regiment and Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James T. Conway visited Quantico for a hunting trip this week, taking on the outdoors Monday through Wednesday...Full Story
Thursday, December 6, 2007 Wounded Warrior Call Center Opens Story By LCpl Andrew S. Keirn The Wounded Warrior Call Center was officially opened for business Friday for Marines who have been injured in combat to give them another resource through the Wounded Warrior Regiment...Full Story
Thursday, November 30, 2007 Sport helps wounded warriors cope with combat experiences Story By LCpl Robert W. Beaver The event was held as part of the Naval Medical Center San Diego Athletic Complex's Warrior Athlete Program, which is designed to assist wounded warriors in their rehabilitation...Full Story
Thursday, November 30, 2007 Marathons help wounded warriors through recovery Story By LCpl Robert W. Beaver Four recovering wounded warrior Marines who were injured in combat operations cope with their disabilities by rising above their new limitations and competing in marathons...Full Story
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Wounded Warrior Regiment (WWR) 3025 John Quick Rd Quantico, VA 22134-5103 Phone: (703) 432-1850