In accordance with the Commandant's Planning Guidance, the WWR continues to enhance its capabilities to provide added care and support to our WII Marines.

In just a few years, the WWR has quickly become a proven command providing WII Marines, their families, and caregivers support to help them through the processes of recovery and transition.

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.

The WWR ensures its leaders have the specific training, tools, and information they need to help their WII Marines make sound decisions.

RCCs regularly meet with members of their Marines’ recovery teams to improve care delivery and ensure goals stay on track.

Together, this team works with public and private medical providers to ensure the best care for WII Marines, particularly in the areas of post-traumatic stress and traumatic brain injury.

Both in individual or team settings, this adaptive sports program greatly improves WII Marines’ overall physical and mental fitness.

The Hope and Care Centers complement additional military construction efforts to build and renovate barracks, family housing, hospitals and other administrative support to the Marine Corps’ Wounded Warrior Program.

He regained his ability to walk, purchased a home, and actively participated in founding and forming the Merlin's Miracles charity organization designated to help child burn victims.