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PTSD affects veterans in different ways, but myths and stigma can stand in the way of care. Mental health professionals address common misconceptions and explain what veterans and families should know...

When Army veteran Benjamin Heck first heard the term “peer support,” he imagined a room of veterans taking turns introducing themselves and sharing their trauma in front of strangers. It...

The journey of 1,000 miles begins with a single pedal. As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) is marking the milestone with initiatives that honor...

Women have served throughout the history of America’s armed forces, taking on an expanding range of roles and responsibilities and contributing meaningfully to mission success. Yet, for many...

Memorial Day is a time to remember the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. It is a day rooted in remembrance — recognizing the cost of freedom and the service members,...

After being injured in Iraq and medically evacuated, Army veteran Deron Santiny found it hard to open up, even to those closest to him. “It’s not that you don’t want to tell people what you...

For Jennifer Jenkins, supporting her family means learning how to support herself Jennifer Jenkins comes from a long line of military veterans, part of a legacy of service that traces back to the...

Wounded Warrior Project and USAA Help Service Members Prepare for Life After the Uniform Leaving the military and stepping into civilian life is one of the most significant transitions a service...

Warrior Harley Meagley is undeterred by the hard things he has faced in life, and now he hopes to spread his healing joy of skateboarding to others, especially military children. Warriors Doing...

When Lisa Mannion walks into a room carrying 15 ukuleles, she already knows what to expect – a mix of hesitation, curiosity, and quiet doubt. Some participants sit patiently, waiting for instructions. Others look around nervously...

When Air Force veteran Alethea Chatman received news that she had lost her civilian job, the moment didn’t feel real. After more than a decade of military service and years working in federal...

U.S. Army veteran Alana Conley read the opening lines of a handwritten letter and felt her voice catch. She paused and took a breath. “The first sentence got me,” Alana said, wiping away...

Redefining Service and Support for Women Veterans By Jen Silva, Wounded Warrior Project Chief Program Officer A third-generation service member, Jessica Roza’s call to serve began long before...

Service came naturally to Josh Fohner. Even as a child, he sought ways to help others, whether through church activities or mission trips during high school. After graduating from the University...

For veterans Dewayne White and Danny Bahena, humor was a powerful tool in rebuilding their lives after service. Through Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) and a community partner, ASAP, they found more than laughter. They found connection, healing, and renewed purpose.

The challenges facing service members and the veteran community remain significant and evolving with recent U.S. military operations in the Middle East. Periods of conflict can resurface trauma...

Veterans reflect on how WWP events and shared experiences reignite camaraderie, strengthen recovery, and foster community The roar of the crowd. The electricity in the air. The sounds, smells, and...

Dan Nevins survived combat in Iraq only to lose both his legs to an IED. Then came colon cancer. The Army veteran says he found peace to thrive thanks to Wounded Warrior Project (WWP), yoga, and meditation.

“Did you meet in the military?” It’s a question many veteran couples hear. Although Jackie and Randy Price both proudly served in the United States Navy, their love story didn’t begin on a...

Warrior Melvin Gatewood honors the fallen and manages his mental injuries in a unique physical way. “Along the road of recovery, I was walking down the highway, and it got isolating,” said warrior

Football is the No. 1 sport in America, and the NFL regularly uses its popularity to celebrate the men and women who serve America. The league’s Salute to Service campaign is a year-round...

Freelance journalists Patricia Kime and Ilie Mitaru are the 2025 winners of the National Press Foundation’s Wounded Warrior Project® Award for Excellence in Coverage of Veterans. The award...

"They have a saying that excellence is the antidote to prejudice; so once you show you can do it, some of the barriers will come down." – Dr. Roscoe Brown, Tuskegee Airman By the time American...

Tyshawn Jenkins learned at an early age what it feels like to be doubted. The youngest son of eight children, Tyshawn often heard others share their opinions about his future. Teachers and...

For 250 years, America has depended on the courage of its armed forces to keep the promise of freedom alive. From the Revolutionary War to post‑9/11 conflicts, America’s military members have...