Marines enlist Jimmy Miller Foundation

by Jim Miller With the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, the United States Marine Corps faced a complex logistical, medical and moral challenge. It knew these wars would go on for years, and the physical wounds and emotional scars suffered by the brave men and women of the Marines would be long-lasting. The vast majority of Marines returning from the war zones were young, having volunteered to serve their country right out of high school. Many were returning ill, injured, and wounded at age 19 or 20 or 21. Their continuing service was in doubt. So the forward thinking leaders of this great fighting force thought outside the box. In past wars, most notablyVietnam, veterans returned to little glory and little thanks. They were quickly discharged back into civilian life. If ill or injured, especially with the destructive conditions of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (“PTSD”) and Traumatic Brain Injuries (“TBIs”), they were told “thanks, good-bye, and if you have any problems, go see the Veterans Administration.” This time the Marine Corps was determined to do better by our true American heroes. Five years ago, two new units within the Corps were activated — the Wounded Warrior…

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