Announcements

Army veteran Eric Haynes' life was spiraling downward when he went online to register with Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP). In the 10 years since his service in Iraq ended, he struggled with...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) announced a new collaborative partnership with the Elizabeth Dole Foundation (EDF) and the National Military Family Association (NMFA) to support efforts to help...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) announced a new multi-year grant to the National Military Family Association (NMFA), a nonprofit that helps military families meet the unique challenges of military...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) today announced support of Our Military Kids (https://ourmilitarykids.org/), an organization dedicated towards providing extracurricular activities that help...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) announced a grant in support of Blue Star Families (BSF), a national nonprofit that aims to strengthen military families by connecting them with the greater...

Sean Packer describes his transition from a career in the United States Navy to civilian life both joyfully and painfully. He was joyful in re-engaging with his wife and children, being involved...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) is renewing its support of Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS), an organization committed to providing compassionate care and survivor support services...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) announced support of The War Horse to host writing seminars to empower veterans to tell their stories. WWP's $50,000 grant will provide participants a chance to...

Veterans met with Bank of Hawaii in Kapolei to practice their employment-seeking skills and to learn about job opportunities available to them through Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) career...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) announced its support for Homes for Our Troops (HFOT), a nonprofit organization that builds and donates specially adapted custom homes nationwide for severely...

The unemployment rate for non-active duty warriors improved by 40 percent over the past five years, according to data gathered from the 2018 Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) Annual Warrior Survey....

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) announced a grant to Boulder Crest, a military service organization that hosts retreats facilitating post-traumatic growth for veterans managing post-traumatic...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) announced support for Vail Veterans Program (VVP), a 501(c)(3) organization that rebuilds veterans' confidence through extraordinary, therapeutic experiences. WWP's...

Sidney Brady and his wife, Elizabeth, are no strangers to the stresses of marriage and raising a family. Adding another level of complexity, Sidney copes with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)...

To express gratitude to those who have served our country, MobileHelp® announced a new year-long campaign to give back to Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP). Between Jan. 6, 2019 and Jan. 5, 2020,...

After 22 years in the Marine Corps, not much intimidates David Field. David, who uses a wheelchair, recently participated in a Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) adaptive sports clinic where he tried...

Since its inception, Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) has evolved to meet the needs of wounded veterans around the nation. Following a very busy 2018, WWP shifts its focus to 2019 ready to meet the...

Wounded warriors and their families spent time connecting with each other and helping their community at a local nonprofit during an activity organized by Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP). The...

Chicago-area businesses, fire departments, and the Cook County Sheriff's Office joined Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) for a day of festive camaraderie at Brookfield Zoo. The zoo donated tickets...

Returning home from Iraq, Leslie Calderon was fighting a war within. This personal war lasted nearly a decade and found its way to the doorstep of Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP), where the...

He survived a helicopter crash, and now Florida veteran Mark Lalli is sharing his story this week with Dr. Phil. On the show, airing Wednesday (check local listings:...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) shares a special, lasting bond with legendary Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen. In 2009, Rick met WWP National Service Director John Roberts, and they joined forces...

A female Army veteran will share her story of serving in Iraq and facing challenges when she returned home, during an interview on "Inside Edition." Lisa Crutch was seriously injured in a vehicle...

Siaipili "Junior" Pouso'o served 20 years in the United States Marine Corps and Army before retiring and transitioning back to civilian life. His goal was to work with the federal government but...

The Greenwave Vets showed their support with a 5K around a high school track, after the school's football team's final home game on a Friday night, in the rain. Military Moms Across America...

Wounded warriors and their families spent time connecting with each other and helping their community at a local nonprofit during an activity organized by Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP). The...

At the 7th annual Travis Manion Foundation (TMF) Gala in Philadelphia, Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) was honored with the 2018 Community Leadership Award. WWP CEO Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Mike Linnington...

Wounded warriors and their families crafted healthy dishes during a cooking class organized by Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) at a grocery store. "I liked that everyone had a chance to get...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) released the results of its ninth Annual Warrior Survey during a panel discussion hosted by The Brookings Institution. Every year, to learn more about warriors'...

Veterans met with Hawaiian Airlines to learn about commercial airline job opportunities available to them through Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) career counseling services. The event, organized...

Braden Wright and his teammates wanted to take action to help wounded warriors. The senior at Cerro Gordo High School in central Illinois plays football for the Cerro Gordo-Bement High School...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) announced a continuation of its strategic partnership with Elizabeth Dole Foundation (EDF), to support their efforts to help caregivers of wounded veterans. WWP is...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) and the Foreign Policy program at The Brookings Institution will host a panel discussion about the most pressing issues facing America's wounded, ill, and injured...

In continuance of its partnership with the Elizabeth Dole Foundation (EDF), Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) will participate in their 3rd annual national Caregiver Convening in Washington DC on...

When they were pilots and support staff, they soared to new heights, openly defying the odds of gravity. Now as members of the Blue Angels Foundation, these men and women are helping veterans defy...

Wahl Clipper Corporation is running a year-long campaign to support the growing needs of wounded veterans across America through giving back to Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP). Through May 1,...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) announced extended hours of operation for its Resource Center. The new hours of operation for the national toll-free telephone and email support service are Monday...

Wounded warriors and their families recently learned about healthy choices and tasted different types of fresh produce grown at a farm at a Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) event. WWP helps injured...

United States Army Veteran Donna Zephrine describes her deployment to Iraq in jagged excerpts of fragmented memory and anxiety. Her mind plays a nonstop soundtrack of war: Got hit while sleeping,...

People like you, who support wounded warriors, are putting in sweat equity and hard work to uplift injured veterans at Carry Forward™, delivered by CSX®, on Saturday, Nov. 10 in Jacksonville....

Veteran Eric Haynes remembers July 4th, 2007 like it was yesterday. He was honorably discharged from the United States Army and was looking forward to celebrating Independence Day with family and...

Video games help keep service members connected with home while they are deployed overseas. Those same games can now help communities support wounded veteran's transition to civilian life. Wounded...

Country star Craig Campbell will sing the national anthem at Carry Forward™, delivered by CSX®, on Saturday, Nov. 10. Carry Forward is a 5K fitness challenge and fundraiser designed to help...

The Miami Dolphins hosted local Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) warriors at Hard Rock Stadium for a fitness and nutrition activity that marked the veterans charity's 15 years of service. The event...

Warriors and families bonded with each other at Fort Pierce Inlet State Park during a surf day organized by Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP). To welcome the warriors, a crowd lined the entrance to...

Wounded warriors and their daughters bonded and spent quality time together at Seagrove Park in Del Mar at a Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) event. The warriors and their daughters worked on...

Wounded warriors and their families learned more about warrior support programs during a Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) event. Participants gathered to spend quality time and have spooky fun at...

On Saturday, Nov. 10, Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) will host Carry Forward™, delivered by CSX®, at its headquarters in Jacksonville. This walking and running event pushes participants to...

Wounded warriors stretched and strengthened their muscles at a hot yoga session with Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP). They focused on restoring and healing their bodies and minds. "It was a chance...

Wounded warriors and their families enjoyed a spectacular evening in Miami's Intracoastal Waterway. Led by Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP), the group gathered to watch the sunset and the rise of...

Since 2015, 160 Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) veterans completed registration and accreditation as proctors for the International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC). The association,...

Women veterans felt empowered as they connected on their own terms during a weekend in the Florida Keys organized by Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP). "The military is a common thread – not a...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) announce a $160 million investment in the mental health care of wounded veterans at a news conference aboard the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum this morning. WWP...

Certified yoga instructors walked injured veterans and their family members through a Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) yoga session to promote muscle recovery and flexibility. Warriors learned the...

Since 2003, Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) has been a tireless advocate for our nation's finest, improving the lives of millions of warriors and their families. "Wounded Warrior Project remains...

Navy veteran Eliezer Arroyo didn't think he would enjoy playing soccer, but an adaptive sports clinic organized by Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) in San Antonio changed his perspective. "I didn't...

When Douglas Young walked into Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) headquarters in Jacksonville, Florida, he had already accomplished so much. He is a decorated veteran with 24 years of service in the...

In support of the warriors served by Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP), Pier 1 announced it is joining forces with the veterans charity to help wounded warriors and caregivers express themselves on...

Raising awareness to combat veteran suicide, Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) facilitated a two-day Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) in 18 of its offices across 14 states....

Nashville's powerhouse stylist and blogger Brooke Webb will host the start of Carry Forward™, delivered by CSX®, on Saturday, Oct. 13. This 5K fitness challenge by Wounded Warrior Project®...

In 30 days, wounded warriors collectively cycled almost 3,300 miles for Soldier Ride Across America, a cross-country adaptive cycling ride to raise awareness for veteran issues. The journey...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) will bring its new 5K event to the music city. Carry Forward™, delivered by CSX®, is more than just a walk or run – it's a challenge for individuals or teams...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) invited injured veterans to a beginners' dining etiquette course with other warriors and guests. "I'm a transitioning veteran who is searching for a career, and...

To build a resilient network of local community support across the nation, Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) works alongside like-minded organizations that impact the health and well-being of...

Warriors and their guests connected during a relaxing day of equine therapy with Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP). Warriors learned about grooming, communicating, training, and riding horses. "I...

Injured veterans recently participated in a Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) equine therapy workshop. They learned foundational skills that foster healthy, trusting partnerships with horses. The...

Injured veterans and their guests immersed themselves in an underwater adventure and explored Oahu's beautiful shorelines with Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP). "I love to scuba dive," said Army...

Veterans and their guests recently got to know each other while experiencing the exhilaration of target shooting at a Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) event Modern Round, a virtual,...

Injured veterans and guests faced the challenge of rock climbing one step at a time with Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP). "I was looking for something that I can do, since I use a cane to walk,"...

You might expect a long ride on a bicycle to make you more exhausted and sorer than you've ever been. But what about hungrier? How do cyclists prepare to last through a long-distance ride like...

Veterans and their families gathered at their neighborhood Home Depot for Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) do-it-yourself workshop. Warriors interacted with other veterans while creating their very...

Injured veterans and their guests attended a Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) connection event at The Dinner Detective, where they enjoyed an evening of intrigue and camaraderie during a murder...

Morning TV reporter and blogger Heather Lake will host the start of Carry Forward™, delivered by CSX®, a 5K fitness challenge by Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) in San Diego on Saturday, Oct....

More than 100 warriors and family members enjoyed the Milwaukee Air & Water Show recently with Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP). The group gathered under the comfortable shade of a tent to share...

The Blue Angels Foundation is teaming up with Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) to help drive vital mental health care for wounded veterans. By supporting WWP's Warrior Care Network®, the...

Injured veterans participated in a Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) career counseling workshop where they learned how to foster relationships, enhance networking skills, and dress appropriately for...

Local veterans met representatives from leading U.S.-based businesses at Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) headquarters and learned how to successfully seek employment and manage personal finances....

Warriors learned rafting skills and connected with each other during a recent Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) outing. "It's always a blast getting out with other veterans," said National Guard veteran

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) veterans and their families joined a private tour of historic Lambeau Field – home of the Green Bay Packers. The tour provided a unique atmosphere for warriors to...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) invited warriors and their families to celebrate togetherness during a weekend empowering them to strengthen their bonds with one another. Families enjoyed a day at...

In 19 days, wounded warriors have collectively cycled more than 2,100 miles for Soldier Ride Across America, a cross-country journey to raise awareness for veteran issues. The ride commemorates...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) testified before the House Committee on Veterans Affairs as part of its ongoing suicide prevention advocacy efforts with our nation's leaders. Mike Richardson, WWP...

Injured veterans and guests used state-of-the-art laser guns to simulate an energy-charged combat mission during a recent Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) connection event. "I was motivated to sign...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) announced new leadership on its volunteer Board of Directors. The board elected Dr. Jonathan Woodson as its Board Chair and Kathleen Widmer as Vice Chair. Dr....

Wounded warriors and their families recently enjoyed a day at a trampoline park together while learning about the programs Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) offers. The gathering provided an...

Wounded veterans and their families gathered to provide needed meals to 700 people in Cape Fear Valley. This group from Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) meets every month for the meal program,...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) will bring its new 5K event to San Diego. Carry Forward™, delivered by CSX®, is more than just a walk or run – it's a challenge for individuals or squads to...

Wounded warriors learned valuable lessons to aid in their recovery during a recent Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) physical health and wellness event at the Japanese Friendship Garden. The event...

Stress-relieving essential oil scents filled the yoga studio as warriors and their guests learned healing stretches and poses at a Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) event. "We jump at any chance to...

Riders participating in Soldier Ride Across America will relay more than 3,300 miles from New York City to San Diego, California, to mark the 15th anniversaries of Soldier Ride® and Wounded...

Warriors and their guests enjoyed challenging laser tag games with Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP), while making new friends and reconnecting with old friends in a comfortable environment. "I like...

Air Force veteran Joel Bowman had never surfed before. He never thought he could catch the waves until a surf camp organized by Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) – where he was the last man out of...

Soldier Ride Across America marks 15 years of journeys to recovery, transformations, and new connections made on the road. The riders are pedaling through Tennessee this week. But before the...

Injured veterans and their guests learned how to create delicious marinades for prepping quick weekday meals during a cooking class with Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) at the Way Cool Cooking School.

East Coast and Central region Soldier Ride Across America teams met for the first team handoff in Louisville, Kentucky, on day nine of their cross-country journey to raise awareness for veteran...

Injured veterans sought to create the perfect stir fry during a cooking class with Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP). The group learned how to make a more health-conscious version of this classic...

20 veterans die from suicide every day. It is a complex problem that is difficult to address and is why Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) is partnering with the George W. Bush Institute's Warrior...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) applauds the addition of H.R. 1928 Families of The Fallen Service Members Act to the minibus carrying the defense appropriations package and is proud to have led...

Warriors and their guests learned yoga positions and relaxation methods during a recent Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) event designed to promote their physical wellness and mental health. "I...

Warriors gathered at Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) headquarters in Jacksonville for an informational event presented by Microsoft Software & Systems Academy (MSSA). Warriors learned about career...