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Mr. Paul Williamson, the Command Advisor at the U.S. Marine Corps’ Wounded Warrior Regiment, poses for a photo in front of memorabilia he’s collected throughout his 51-year-long career at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., April 4, 2020. Williamson served in the U.S. Navy for 31 years before joining the then newly established Wounded Warrior Regiment in 2007. - Mr. Paul Williamson, the Command Advisor at the U.S. Marine Corps’ Wounded Warrior Regiment, poses for a photo in front of memorabilia he’s collected throughout his 51-year-long career at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., April 4, 2020. Williamson served in the U.S. Navy for 31 years before joining the then newly established Wounded Warrior Regiment in 2007.

Former Sailor serves Wounded Warriors

Quantico is barely buzzing with morning activity when Mr. Paul Williamson is well into his morning routine. Donning a full suit, Williamson commutes to work in his rusted, Toyota pickup truck, fills the small bird feeder outside the Wounded Warrior Regiment’s headquarters building, and reports to his office to serve a population of wounded, ill and injured Marines and veterans. This January, Williamson celebrated 51 years of servant leadership, either as an enlisted seaman or as a civilian government employee caring for his fellow service members...

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Ms. Vicki Mullen (seated at center), the Supervisory Transition Program Manager for the U.S. Marine Corps’ Wounded Warrior Regiment, poses for a photo alongside her then coworkers at the U.S. Army’s Recovery Care Program in Alexandria, Va., 2016. Mullen has dedicated 41 years of service towards assisting wounded, ill and injured service members. - Ms. Vicki Mullen (seated at center), the Supervisory Transition Program Manager for the U.S. Marine Corps’ Wounded Warrior Regiment, poses for a photo alongside her then coworkers at the U.S. Army’s Recovery Care Program in Alexandria, Va., 2016. Mullen has dedicated 41 years of service towards assisting wounded, ill and injured service members.

Serendipity leads woman to 40 years of working for military, families

The Marines and Sailors of the U.S. Marine Corps’ Wounded Warrior Regiment are no strangers to adversity. Dramatic shifts in their health, lifestyles and careers are commonly known challenges that many Marines have never navigated before joining wounded warrior as recovering service members. Luckily, there are staff that dedicate themselves to providing wounded, ill and injured Marines assistance. One such person is Vicki Mullen...

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April Mitchell, entrepreneur, speaks with Marines at Wounded Warriors Battalion - West on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 15, 2019. Mitchell, a military spouse, created a new door hook in hopes of giving individuals with less mobility more independence. Mitchell is a native of Lake Mills, Wisconsin. - April Mitchell, entrepreneur, speaks with Marines at Wounded Warriors Battalion - West on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 15, 2019. Mitchell, a military spouse, created a new door hook in hopes of giving individuals with less mobility more independence. Mitchell is a native of Lake Mills, Wisconsin.

Entrepreneur, military spouse donates to Wounded Warriors Battalion - West

Military spouse and product developer April Mitchell created an adjustable hook, in hopes of giving people with less mobility more independence. Mitchell decided to give back to the military community by donating 200 of her product to Wounded Warrior Battalion - West during a ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Nov. 15. “It was

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The United States Marine Corps Wounded Warrior Regiment will host the DoD Warrior Games in San Antonio, Texas, Sept. 21-28, 2020. - The United States Marine Corps Wounded Warrior Regiment will host the DoD Warrior Games in San Antonio, Texas, Sept. 21-28, 2020.

U.S. Marine Corps announces DoD Warrior Games 2020

The United States Marine Corps Wounded Warrior Regiment will host the DoD Warrior Games in San Antonio, Texas, Sept. 21-28, 2020. The Marine Corps Wounded Warrior Regiment announced the event at a press conference on July 9th alongside city officials, who will partner with the service to host the event in venues throughout the city and greater

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Recovering service members, veterans, volunteers and their loved ones prepare for a group photo during the 12th Annual Operation Amped Surf Camp at San Onofre Beach at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 18, 2018. Operation Amped is a nonprofit organization that supports wounded, ill and injured service members and veterans throughout their recovery. - Recovering service members, veterans, volunteers and their loved ones prepare for a group photo during the 12th Annual Operation Amped Surf Camp at San Onofre Beach at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 18, 2018. Operation Amped is a nonprofit organization that supports wounded, ill and injured service members and veterans throughout their recovery.

Shredding adversity: Surfing helps wounded warriors recover

Service members often encounter physical, psychological and emotional adversity when protecting the freedoms this country was founded on.

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U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sergeant Jacob Rich prepares to practice for the 100m Men's Wheel event for the 2014 Invictus Games at Mayesbrooks Training Center in London, Sept. 10, 2014. The Invictus Games is an opportunity for wounded, ill, and injured service members from around the world to recover and rehabilitate through competing in adaptive sports. - U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sergeant Jacob Rich, an adaptive athlete,prepares to practice for the 100m Men's Wheel event for the 2014 Invictus Games at Mayesbrooks Training Center in London, Sept. 10, 2014. The Invictus Games is an opportunity for wounded, ill, and injured service members from around the world to recover and rehabilitate through competing in adaptive sports.