Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) today held a news conference outside its Jacksonville headquarters to advocate for Congressional passage of a bill to help veterans exposed to toxic substances...
RENO, Nev. (April 20, 2022) – Air Force veteran Diana Bourgeois didn’t let 12 brain surgeries stop her from stepping up to help fellow wounded warriors. Just a month after her last surgery,...
Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) hosted a send-off dinner last night for the 61 athletes representing the United States at Invictus Games, April 16-22, 2022, in The Hague, Netherlands. Nearly half...
Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) announced today it has received a $15 million donation from MacKenzie Scott to support the needs of post-9/11 wounded, ill and injured veterans. The gift – the...
How Veterans Can Get Benefits They’ve Earned in Manner That Honors Service
Applying for veterans benefits can be a complex and confusing process, and many service members and veterans may not know how to navigate the process — or even get started. The Benefits Service program at Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) can help. ...
Exposure to burn pits and other environmental hazards is a serious health issue for many post-9/11 veterans. More than 3 million post-9/11 veterans were potentially exposed to toxic substances during overseas deployments. Now, far too many of them are developing cancers, autoimmune disorders, skin diseases, respiratory illnesses, and other conditions. We strongly support the Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act. This important legislation will give veterans access to the health care and benefits they have earned through their service to our nation.
2022 Rusty Baggett Peer Leader of the Year Award
New Orleans Saints wide receiver, Marquez Callaway, surprises warrior Diana Bourgeois with the news that she is Wounded Warrior Project's Rusty Baggett Peer Support Leader of the Year.
Wounded Warrior Project’s Annual Warrior Survey is the largest, most comprehensive survey of post-9/11 wounded veterans. Its findings help policymakers, veterans service organizations, and the health care community support the needs of wounded warriors. The survey tells us about the well-being of WWP warriors and allows us to track their mental, physical, and financial health.
Soldier Ride Miami-Key West 2022
Soldier Ride is a unique, multi-day riding event that helps warriors build their confidence and strength through shared physical activities and bonds of service in a supportive environment. The program incorporates skill-building practices that accommodate all ability levels. Warriors never ride alone; they move forward together, as a unit, just as they did during their military service. Check out this video as a group of more than 40 warriors rode through different cities in south Florida.
Wounded Warrior Project Helps Family Find Independence
Janice Huss is a caregiver for her son Morgan after he was injured while serving our country. The young Army veteran had suffered a heart attack and seizures because of a previously unknown medical condition. A lack of oxygen led to an anoxic brain injury. Janice then connected with Wounded Warrior Project’s Independence Program which helps warriors, like Morgan, who face a lifetime relying on the help of caregivers for everyday tasks.
Invisible Wounds of War: A Veteran Documentary
Warrior Nick Morrison's Humvee was hit by improvised explosive devices on two separate occasions while he was deployed to Iraq with the U.S. Marine Corps. But it was the one that blew up a vehicle he wasn't in that he blames for the severity of his post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and survivor's guilt.
2021 Peer Support Group Rusty Baggett Award
Melvin Gatewood is recipient of the 2021 Peer Support Group Rusty Bagget Award. He received the news with a very special surprise!
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