Wounded Regiment/Battalions Provides Help

Week of November 10, 2008

The mission of the Wounded Warrior Regiment/Battalions is to provide and facilitate assistance to wounded, injured, or ill Marines, Sailors attached to or in support of Marine units, and their family members, throughout the phases of recovery. The Regiment/Battalions develop individual Recovery Transition Plans that include: recovery and rehabilitation healthcare; education and job placement; life skills; coordination with appropriate DoD, VA, and other agencies; assistance with medical and non-medical conflict resolution;  support in navigating through the Medical and Physical Evaluation Board (MEB/PEB) process and Combat Wounded Retention Waiver and Permanent Limited Duty (PLD) requests. For more information, contact the Wounded Warrior Call Center (WWCC) at 1-877-487-6299.

To find career resources for the severely injured, visit the Military.com Severely Injured Career Center.