May 2009 - See More

OME supports wounded military & their families at Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC) and other military & private facilities by: 

• Providing one-on-one support and comfort through monthly visits to BAMC

• Filling individual private requests of injured personnel (portable DVD players, autographed sports memorabilia, etc.)

• Sponsoring a monthly breakfast and free PX ("military store") in honor of our wounded outpatients and their families (this is like a pay raise for them - a welcome event since their pay is already so low).

• Hosting outings & dinners for outpatients & families

• Providing financial assistance in their time of crisis (Example: a single Mom leaves her job for over a year to care for her wounded loved one)

OME also:

• Challenges inadequate Physical Evaluation Board disability ratings for seriously wounded military

• Coordinates legal assistance for those in the military who are accused of battlefield crimes