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One of the best ways to honor those who served the country is to listen to their stories. Hearing what they’ve experienced during and after service leads to a better understanding of how to help...

Do you get less than seven hours of sleep per night? If you lose sleep regularly, you might be stressing your body in more ways than you know. Your eating habits, metabolism, and health can...

There are tons of different jobs a service member can do in the military. Despite the options, however, an often difficult part of transitioning to civilian life is finding the right job after the...

When Army Veteran Bryan Wagner lost his leg at age 21, Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) was there to bring hope and support. The symbol of that support came in the form of a backpack delivered to...

Mark Waldorf was inspired by his son's service to start a community fundraiser for injured veterans. He and a group of friends organize the WWP Pickleball & Racquetball Shootouts in Coppell, Texas. Together, they have raised...

Transitioning from the military to civilian life is often one of the most challenging and isolating times for veterans. They must navigate a massive change in structure and way of life – all...

Marine veteran Nick Morrison had four days to transition from a battlefield in Fallujah, Iraq, to his home in Bloomington, Indiana. One year after his return home...

School kids across the country are showing off their creative and entrepreneurial skills to raise money for veterans. Along with their teachers, students are also expressing a desire to learn...

Wounded Warrior Project’s Soldier Ride® has served nearly 16,000 injured warriors and family members since 2004. The event’s spirit of inclusion means no one is left behind. Cyclists ride...

Tyshawn Jenkins has seen his share of uphill battles, especially while growing up in a tough neighborhood. He joined...

In July 2023, Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) celebrates its 20th anniversary. What began as a grassroots campaign to help give post-9/11 wounded service members comfort while they were recovering...

This article first appeared on the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) website By Jackie Green Wounded Warrior Project, Livestream Fundraising & Gaming manager People across the country are...

John Rego joined the Army after high school. His first day of boot camp was September 7, 2001. Four days later...

Hiking the more than 2,200 miles of the Appalachian Trail is no easy feat, but for Donald Root, it has become a prominent part of life. That’s because the mission is personal. After serving in...

Army veteran Eric Haynes didn’t always know what he wanted to do with his life after he got out of the military. Sometimes, when the darkness would take over, he didn’t even know if he wanted...

For many active-duty service members and spouses, long-anticipated homecomings can become heartbreaking. For Jenna Malone, the stakes...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) worked extensively to see the SFC Heath Robinson Honoring Our PACT Act become law. The goal was reached on Aug. 10, 2022, helping improve the lives of our...

The PACT Act is a crucial step toward addressing the health concerns faced by post-9/11 combat veterans exposed to burn pits and other toxic substances. Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) is...

It can be as simple as a dinner or as complex as multiple days of bonding, but social connection is at the heart of everything Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) does. ...

There’s probably no bigger symbol for patriotism in the U.S. than the American flag. We pledge our allegiance to it at school, government meetings, and citizenship ceremonies. We wave the symbol...

Originally from Texas, Tonya Star was the wife of Army Major Richard Star, a post-9/11 veteran who contracted cancer due to toxic exposure while deployed in the Middle East...

As a Black woman soldier, I had to make myself the picture of perfection. There was no room for error in the military. I had to hit the ground running flawlessly...

It’s probably no surprise that worrying about finances can cause or increase stress, anxiety, and a loss of connection after military service. ...

It’s common to hear veterans express fondness for an adrenaline rush. Adrenaline is often a necessity as servicemen and women...

By age 21, Bryan Wagner lost his leg to combat injuries and spent two years enduring surgeries and...