William Broadwater,
U.S. Army, WWII

As a Tuskegee Airman serving in World War II, William Broadwater sustained partial hearing loss due to his service, earning the Purple Heart. He was luckier than most.

More than 400,000 Americans lost their lives in WWII, another 670,000 were wounded.

Colonel Broadwater retired from the military in 1948 and still participates in Purple Heart ceremonies for America’s newest heroes.

Today’s soldiers are more likely than ever to survive conflicts thanks to advances in battlefield medicine, but those who are wounded often suffer catastrophic injuries, physical as well as mental.

That’s why today’s injured veterans often need greater support for rehabilitation, treatment and transition back into civilian life.

You can help them by telling your members of Congress to vote for legislation that provides sufficient funding for medical care, expanded mental health services, and adequate support for caregivers.