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Wounded warrior conference is Sept. 16

September 14, 2009 By

This bronze sculpture depicts a patient from the 44th Field Hospital wearing a blue robe, freshly pinned with a purple heart. Close to 15,000 men in the U.S. Army, including Army Air forces underwent amputations during World War II.

This bronze sculpture depicts a patient from the 44th Field Hospital wearing a blue robe, freshly pinned with a purple heart. Close to 15,000 men in the U.S. Army, including Army Air forces underwent amputations during World War II.

A quick reminder about the wounded warrior conference the Naval Institute is co-sponsoring Wednesday, Sept. 16.

Adm. Mike Mullen, Sen. John McCain R-Arizona and Assistant Veterans Affairs Secretary Tammy Duckworth (herself a wounded warrior) will speak, and three panels will explore what’s been done to help those “Coping with Unseen Injuries.”

In addition to the keynote speakers, three discussion panels of military and civilian experts will address topics including:

  • “Managing the Battlefield & Beyond – A Leadership View”
  • “Implications of Unseen Injuries: How Do We Respond on the Homefront?” and
  • “Caring for Families & Caregivers: Facing the Truth”

    • Where: Hilton Alexandria Mark Center, Alexandria
    When: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
    Media Contact: Scot Christenson, schristenson@usni.org or (703) 203-3180.
    Click here to see the complete agenda.

    We’re anticipating 600-plus attendees – and candid, not-always-comfortable dialogue. It’d be great if you could join us.

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