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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...

When veterans receive the mental health support and empowerment they deserve as they transition to civilian life, they thrive. Part of thriving is feeling they’re ready to continue serving their...

Tom Cocchiarella isn’t someone who gives up easily – or at all. It’s a mentality that has served him well over the years, whether it’s defending the country, succeeding in the technology...

Dan Smee’s life has changed rapidly since returning from Iraq in 2006 after his second stint in the U.S. Army. He served in the 1980s and chose to enlist...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) recently hosted its first Benefit for the Brave™, a special event to recognize generous donors and supporters and how their contributions help fuel the...

Every day, Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) strives to support injured veterans, service members, and their families through its free lifesaving and life-changing programs and services. WWP’s...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) aims to prepare warriors for the next stage of their lives after service and helps them to navigate the transition back into the civilian world. WWP’s Transition...

Though just a young teen, Ashlynne Deason is wise beyond her years. Growing up as a military kid, she’s done things and been places many kids her age haven’t. The experiences of military children...

Marine Lance Cpl. Tim Horton was injured in combat in 2005 and evacuated to Landstuhl Regional Medical Center...

From the streets of Chicago to the Notre Dame basketball court to a battleground in Iraq, Danielle Green’s story is one of determination and inspiration.