Archived News
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Nov 8, 2016All-Female Mental Health Workshops Bring New Hope to Recovery
It is estimated that as many as 400,000 service members live with the invisible wounds of war, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and traumatic brain injury (TBI), the two signature...
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Nov 4, 2016More than 31,000 Veterans Respond to Survey
New data shows wounded warriors face a greater need for help from veterans service organizations, the government, and their communities than ever before. While there is improvement in some areas,...
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Oct 28, 2016Shares Insight on Mental Health Workshops for Wounded Warriors
Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) subject matter experts will be presenting WWP's mental health support model at the 2016 Association for Experiential Education conference on Oct. 28. The workshop...
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Oct 27, 2016Learns Coping Skills at Life-Changing Mental Health Workshop
In her almost 200-day deployment to Logistics Support Area Anaconda in Balad, Iraq, U.S. Airman Jessica Daubenmire's base was attacked 149 times – three were rocket attacks, and the rest were...
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Oct 19, 2016
For many warriors, the experiences they had in the military were some of the best of their lives, filled with fellowship, meaning, and direction. To help wounded veterans connect with others who...
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Oct 18, 2016
Warriors celebrated their recoveries during a recent workout hosted by Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP). During this physical health and wellness gathering, warriors connected with others in their...
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Oct 18, 2016
A group of injured veterans and guests recently joined Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) for a day on the waves during a surfing excursion at Fort Pierce Inlet State Park. Participants spent the day...
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Oct 14, 2016
Wounded veterans face many challenges when they return to civilian life. Among those obstacles is maintaining a healthy diet. Years of regimented physical training and dieting during military...
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Oct 4, 2016
Fall is in the air, and a group of injured veterans and family members took full advantage of the season's splendors during a recent Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) visit to Apple Jack Orchards....
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Oct 3, 2016
Having recently surpassed its monumental goal of serving more than 2,500 post-9/11 combat warriors – including their families and caregivers – through its mental health programs and services...
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Oct 3, 2016
As the sun sets on the summer season, lovers of the outdoors are flocking to state parks and other areas to enjoy natural landscapes before cooler temperatures set in. Wounded Warrior Project®...
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Sep 28, 2016
A group of injured veterans recently joined Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) and The Mission Continues for a day of generous service in Seattle. The outreach event was part of a nationwide...
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Sep 28, 2016Injured Veterans Train with University of Notre Dame
Along with the University of Notre Dame, Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) hosted a workout and physical health and wellness seminar at the university's state-of-the-art facilities. After a brief...
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Sep 23, 2016
Injured veterans seeking treatment for combat stress recently received a new healing perspective through a Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) multi-day mental health workshop. The five-day...
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Sep 22, 2016
Go Pack Go! Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) recently hosted a group of injured veterans – and diehard football fans – for an afternoon of living sports history at Green Bay's famous Lambeau...
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Sep 20, 2016
In an effort to ensure more veterans and caregivers receive the support they need, Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Coaching Into Care program will...
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Sep 19, 2016
Wounded veterans and family members got a glimpse at a pivotal moment in American history during a recent Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) program event. Attendees enjoyed a guided walking tour...
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Sep 15, 2016More than 2,500 Injured Veterans Served Through Mental Health Services in Fiscal Year 2016
Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) surpassed another monumental goal when it extended the reach of its mental health services for post-9/11 combat warriors and their caregivers, exceeding the...
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Sep 14, 2016Warriors Band Together in Rehabilitation
For many, it was the first time they stepped out of their homes to engage with their communities. Trepidation swelled in the Florida air as injured warriors began to shuffle through the conference...
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Sep 14, 2016Fundraising Initiative Open to All Federal Employees Starting September 1
Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) will once again participate in the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC), the world's largest annual workplace-charity campaign. CFC provides the perfect opportunity for...
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Sep 13, 2016
During a recent day hike near Boise, injured veterans got a taste of the great outdoors. The hike helped them keep up with their commitments to an eight-week Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP)...
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Sep 12, 2016
On Wisconsin! The University of Wisconsin Badgers hosted a physical training program event for a group of wounded veterans at their state-of-the-art facilities. During the gathering, warriors were...
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Sep 9, 2016Warrior Raises Awareness on Preventing Suicide Through Support
"Deep within the warrior is the spirit of a survivor," said Jim Mylott, a U.S. Army wounded warrior who now uses his struggle with depression and suicide as a platform to help others. "I survived." In
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Aug 31, 2016New CEO Pledges Substantial Changes to Streamline WWP and Continue Important Work to Support Wounded Service Members, Veterans and Their Families
The new CEO of the Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP), Lieutenant General Mike Linnington, United States Army, Retired, is announcing changes to the structure of the organization to fulfill its...
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Aug 26, 2016Wounded Warrior Project Recognizes One Year of Warrior Care Network
There was a time when Bill Geiger overreacted far too often – and he's the first to admit it. "I exploded when the anger got to be too much for me," the Army veteran said. "Even a small event...