[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 176 (Tuesday, December 1, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2841]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         RECOGNIZING ``THE ARMS FORCES'' NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION

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                           HON. MARCY KAPTUR

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 1, 2009

  Ms. KAPTUR. Madam Speaker. I rise to recognize The Arms Forces, a 
nonprofit organization recently created in our region of Northwest 
Ohio. The Arms Forces develops and maintains a network of volunteers 
who provide assistance to service men and women who have returned from 
combat with a traumatic brain injury or PTSD. Life Navigation Coaches 
are trained to help veterans define, access, and navigate existing 
supportive services and benefits. Through the group's ``Inspirational 
Listening Tour,'' wounded warriors are met in their home communities 
and share their challenges. Volunteers of The Arms Forces are 
personally attuned to the suffering of TBI and PTSD and understand the 
impact of these injuries on our veterans. Through the volunteers' 
efforts, the enable wounded warriors to reach their highest potential 
and improve the quality of their lives.
  The Arms Forces members are passionate and committed in their 
service. I am proud to share their story.

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