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Road trips are a rite of passage for some college students — spring break getaways, that bucket list concert, a final excursion before heading into the “real world.” SUNY Cortland students...

One of the benefits of activities shifting to virtual settings in 2020 is that people can gather together from anywhere. Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) has given warriors the chance to connect...

It’s Sunday evening. Angela and her neighbor strike up a conversation as their dogs play at their feet. It’s a regular rendezvous — they talk nearly every day. But something is different...

Children of military parents face different challenges than those of civilian kids during normal times, but trends from the past year reflect additional stresses that arose from COVID-19 restrictions.

Brave men and women responded swiftly to the terrorist attacks on 9/11. Some didn’t care what it took, and others had no idea what impact their service would have on their lives. With the...

If Air Force veteran Sam Hargrove could step back in time, she would. She would remind herself to have faith amid the dark moments when she tried to drown her post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)...

Long cycling rides bring a level of accomplishment and pride for those who have been training to up their game. But these rides also bring a level of soreness and exhaustion not typically...

Horses don’t lie. They reflect your energy and let you know where you stand right away. It’s no wonder they have become partners in healing — sometimes developing second lives as assistants...

Army veteran Brent McPeek is confronting the experience that changed his life forever — the day a sniper killed his best friend in Iraq. Now 13 years later, an unexpected medium is helping him...

When everyday stressors mix with ongoing isolation, it can be difficult for those with anxiety and PTSD to get out of the house and socialize. For the past several months, Wounded Warrior...

Dalanie Franklin has always been someone people go to for advice. His open mind and non-judgmental character attracted friends, colleagues, and even members of his Army unit chain of command to...

The sky is the limit for a group of wounded warriors in North and South Carolina who recently finished training to become commercial drone pilots. The veterans received instruction on remote drone...

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 70 million Americans suffer from chronic sleep problems. Sleep deprivation contributes to serious health issues, including...

In the middle of nowhere in southern New Mexico, Army Col. (Ret.) Dave Parramore reached a breaking point. “It was pretty clear I was going no further,” Dave said. His solo cross-country bike...

Making new friends can be difficult at any age. Children of military-connected parents have the added difficulties of switching locations and schools. The Military Child Education Coalition®...

Stress has a way of taking over every aspect of our lives if we don’t keep it in check. Some stress-reducing remedies can be costly or isolating, which is why Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP)...

Veteran Employment Trending Positively but Need Remains Great One year after the veteran unemployment rate skyrocketed to nearly 12%, there is hope for the job prospects of America’s warriors,...

Healthy living is not easy, especially for those coping with injury and illness after service. Because every person’s journey is unique, health education is paramount. It empowers warriors and...

A sprout quietly bursts through the earth, absorbing its first taste of direct sunlight. Similarly, injured veterans grew to find healing through a therapeutic horticulture class at Cape Fear...

Navy veteran Deborah Tucker would like to play on the floor with her three-year-old son Logan without feeling pain. A spinal fusion in her lower back and a debilitating autoimmune disease present...

For nearly two decades, post-9/11 veterans have been exposed to contaminants such as burn pits, toxic fragments, radiation, and other hazardous materials on deployments to Iraq, Afghanistan,...

In response to the President’s announcement regarding the withdrawal of combat troops from Afghanistan by Sept. 11, 2021, our CEO, Lt. GEN., U.S. Army (RET.) Mike Linnington, shares a statement.

An all-female group of warriors spent two days on Monarch Mountain learning how to ski and snowboard as part of the Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) Soldier Ride® program. The program has been...

Finances. Work. Family schedules. Health. If reading any of those words caused a spike in your heart rate, you are not alone. These stressors are common and can cause varying levels of stress. But...

Army veteran Bobby Henline’s humor goes beyond coping with injuries. His humor uplifts and inspires veterans and civilians alike with a humble touch and a dose of truth. “When you talk about...