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Army veteran Claude Boushey had chronic knee, leg, and back pain, hearing loss, and struggled with the invisible wounds of war after 25 years in the military. Claude served proudly until his...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) proudly provides free programs and services to meet the needs of the nation’s post-9/11 wounded warriors and their families. However, no single organization can...

Mike Delancey Sr. always had a knack for coaching, but he didn’t realize he would strengthen these skills to support his veteran son’s recovery from wounds of war. For Mike Sr., the role of...

Don Coffey is no stranger to riding his bike long distances. In 2019, he cycled across the southern states, followed by his wife Susan and two black labs in an RV. It was a dream come true. Three...

Military service roots run deep in the McDonough family. Warrior Tim McDonough served in the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Air Force. His father served as a U.S. Marine during the Vietnam War. Five years...

Watch the episode on Veterans Day, Nov. 11 Who doesn’t turn toward the screen or offer up an opinion when a question comes up on Family Feud? Survey says … Family Feud with Steve Harvey has...

When it comes to leadership and dedication, veterans offer a special skill set. Around 2.5 million veterans have decided to use those skills to become their own bosses and take the brave leap to...

Army veteran Daniel Walter likes to paint. “Art is my outlet,” Daniel explained. “I don't have very good conversation skills, and I don't talk to a lot of people, so painting is how I get...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) proudly provides free programs and services to meet the needs of the nation’s post-9/11 wounded warriors and their families. However, no single organization can...

Sinaiyah and Azara Emami are military kids who have drawn upon the lessons they’ve learned and developed unique ways to cope with adversity and build resilience. At a young age, they were thrown...

Many people dealing with depression can benefit from treatment. The right tools can help you feel like yourself again. The first step is spotting the signs that you may be struggling with depression.
Veterans dealing with depression are not alone. A survey* conducted by Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) found depression was the fourth most common health issue self-reported by WWP™ warriors. More than half of the warriors registered with WWP reported moderate to severe depressive symptoms.

A proposed reduction is when the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to reduce disability compensation benefits due to changes in a veteran’s status. VA could reduce a veteran’s...

Army veteran Tracy Ardrey’s fingers moved quickly over the computer keys. Click, click, click. Letters quickly formed words. Words quickly formed sentences as her thoughts materialized on the...

Vince Lai is a clean-cut management consultant in North Carolina. He was willing to grow his hair long with the intention of donating it...

Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) recently held its Courage Awards and Benefit Dinner launch reception in Washington, D.C., giving an early look at next year’s planned Courage Awards and Benefit...

En honor al Mes de la Herencia Hispana (Sept. 15-Oct. 15), Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) está destacando todas las diferentes formas en que conecta, sirve y empodera a veteran@s que sirvieron...

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15-Oct. 15), Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) is highlighting – in English and Español –the different ways the organization connects, serves, and...

Veterans find purpose, meaning from bonding with dogs. “She always had my six.” Eric Haynes struggled with his emotions and how to deal with life once he left the military. While the burdens of...

Cuando el soldado Freddy Ruiz resulto herido de gravedad en Afganistan, su madrea Evelia tuvo que aprender rápidamente sobre lesión traumática cerebral (TBI)...

Deron Santiny didn’t know it at the time, but a friendly hug he offered ended up saving a life. Deron is an Army veteran who was injured in Iraq. He is peer support group leader for Wounded...

The pristine beaches beckoned visitors with their colorful arrays of powdery sand. The clear, turquoise waters washed away worries with waves of tranquility and splendor. The alluring mystery of...

U.S. Army veteran Frank Sonntag was near an explosion in Iraq in 2004. He felt the shockwaves of the explosion as he hunkered down to protect himself. When the shockwaves passed, he checked for...

Marine’s Personal Story Motivates Him to Help Others Are you thinking about suicide? Is that a question you would be comfortable asking someone? Is that a conversation you’re willing to have?...

On Aug. 10, 2022, President Joe Biden signed the SFC Heath Robinson Honoring Our PACT Act, which guarantees care and benefits for veterans who suffer ill effects of exposure to burn pits and other...

Suicide is seldom a topic people feel comfortable talking about, but it’s important to be able to discuss the subject openly in order to combat stigma and help remove obstacles to getting help....