The challenges facing America’s veterans
Past Event
Panel Discussion
Since September 11, 2001, 3.3 million Americans have served in uniform. As of October 7, 2019, the Defense Department reports that 7,028 have died and 53,010 service members have been wounded in action, but this is just a fraction though of those who are estimated to have been adversely impacted by the longest wars in American history. The Department’s own Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center reports that more than 380,000 have sustained traumatic brain injuries, and RAND estimates that, “Nearly 20 percent of military service members who have returned from Iraq and Afghanistan reported symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder or major depression.” The need for services and support continues to grow even as the numbers of killed and wounded decline, and the public’s interest and involvement wanes.
On October 30, Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) and the Brookings Institution unveiled the results of WWP’s 10th Annual Warrior Survey (AWS) and hosted a panel discussion about the most pressing issues facing America’s servicemembers and veterans. The AWS is America’s largest and most comprehensive survey of wounded, injured, and ill veterans and provides the latest snapshot of their mental, physical, and economic health and wellbeing.
Agenda
Panel Discussion
Michael E. O’Hanlon
Director of Research - Foreign Policy
Co-Director - Center for Security, Strategy, and Technology, Africa Security Initiative
Senior Fellow - Foreign Policy, Center for Security, Strategy, and Technology
The Sydney Stein, Jr. Chair
Melanie Mousseau, Ph.D.
Vice President, Program Operations and Partnerships - Wounded Warrior Project
Remarks
Remarks
Dr. Carolyn Clancy
Deputy Under Secretary for Discovery, Education and Affiliate Networks - Veterans Health Administration
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