A change in leadership will soon be coming to the Wounded Warrior Project.
The nonprofit says its CEO, retired Army Lt. Gen. Michael Linnington, plans to retire in January 2024.
Linnington joined WWP as CEO in June 2016 after retiring from active-duty military service. He has dedicated over 40 years of service to the country's military and veterans.
“It has been a privilege and an incredible honor to serve those who have given so much to our country," said Linnington in a statement. "I am deeply grateful to my Wounded Warrior Project teammates, public and private partners, and especially the American people who have generously supported our mission for two decades.”
WWP’s board of directors has retained a search firm and is conducting a national search for Linnington's successor.
“As I begin this next chapter, I look forward to spending more time with my family and exploring activities we have put off for more than 40 years,” continued Linnington. “In the coming months, I remain fully committed to serving wounded warriors and their families alongside our dedicated teammates, leaders, and board of directors until the transition to my eventual successor is complete."
Under Linnington's leadership, WWP significantly expanded its programs and services, helped pass historic legislation benefiting veterans and their families, including the Honoring Our PACT Act and made extensive progress executing its mission of honoring and empowering post-9/11 wounded veterans and families.
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Before joining WWP, Linnington was the first permanent Director of the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, following a 35-year career as a soldier.
Linnington served in a variety of command and staff positions while in the Army, including brigade command of the 3rd Brigade of the 101st Airborne Division (in Iraq and Afghanistan); commanding general, Military District of Washington/Joint Force Headquarters-National Capital Region; and Military Deputy for the Under Secretary of Personnel and Readiness. He is airborne, air assault, and ranger qualified and has received numerous military awards and decorations.
To learn more about the WWP and its mission, visit here.
Reach Julia LeDoux at Julia@connectingvets.com.
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