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Michael Cumming served 12 years in active duty infantry in the Marine Corps, with deployments to Iraq. He faced PTSD and survivor’s guilt when he returned to civilian life and remembers feeling...

Wounded warriors and their families have joined award-winning children’s book author Jesse Byrd multiple times during the last year for book readings, storytelling tips, and ways to connect with...

On a foggy February day in Florida, feelings of love and friendship filled the air as veteran couples fixated on a few dolphins majestically swimming by. Splash! Army veteran Nikischia Lawrence...

On Dec. 18, Marine Corps veteran Guadalupe Hernandez began a 250-mile run from Dallas to Houston to raise awareness about post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and veteran suicide. She is...

TAMPA, Fla. (Feb. 7, 2021) — James Martin didn’t flinch. When the coronavirus pandemic brought life to a screeching halt last year, the Marine veteran continued forward, reaching out to...

Eugene Jacques Bullard is America’s first Black pilot to fly in combat, and the only African American pilot in World War I. When WWI began in 1914, Eugene had already made his way to Europe and enlisted in the French Foreign Legion. He had an incredible life of service during both WWI and WWII and was highly decorated in France...

When you think of showing random acts of kindness to a veteran, the first thing that might occur is thanking them or calling them a hero. But that isn’t necessarily the most impactful way to...

The pandemic has affected us all in major, unpredictable ways. Combine that with some of the things wounded warriors deal with on a frequent basis — post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD),...

There are many words people use to describe mental resiliency, from having inner strength to being steely, tenacious, or tough as nails. Building resilience is necessary for navigating life's twists and turns.

Applying for disability compensation benefits with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) can be challenging for warriors and their families, especially while the nation continues to battle the...

In 2020, there were hard days followed by harder days for Christine Schei, caregiver to her son Erik. While deployed in Iraq with the U.S. Army in 2005, a sniper’s bullet hit Erik, causing...

With 2020 in everyone’s rearview mirror, many are ready to shed the pandemic blanket, jump off the couch and into a new year filled with unlimited possibilities, including making changes for a...

Brady Busby spent nine out of his 14 years of military service in combat-related deployments. The Army veteran served in Korea, Kosovo, Iraq three times, and Afghanistan three times. Returning...

STATE COLLEGE, Penn. (Oct. 29) — Imagine walking a marathon, all 26.2 miles of it. Then add about eight more miles. And do that every day for five days in a row. That’s what retired Army...

DENVER (Dec. 16, 2020) — In so many ways, this year has been different for Michael Purcell, especially when a foot injury in October sidelined the Denver Broncos defensive tackle for the rest of...

By Faapepele (Pele) Hunkin, Army retiree First, I want to give God all the honor, praise, and glory for his blessings upon me. I honestly do not know where to start when it comes to Wounded...

Joy is not the same as happiness, according to a Yale University researcher. Joy is a purposeful choice to see beyond the circumstances, and it can be felt alongside sorrow. Happiness often comes...

We had enough sour moments in 2020, so it’s only natural to seek sweeter and cuddlier pursuits at year’s end. What could be cuddlier or sweeter than baby goats? How about doing yoga with baby...

Air Force veteran Tom Marcum candidly admits that without help and support from Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP), his life would be drastically different. While deployed in Iraq, Tom survived three...

2020 has felt like being in a time warp. The days have slowly inched along like melted wax dripping down a candle. But the year also gives us a sense of a candle extinguished too soon; how is it...

Asking for help does not always come naturally to warriors, but like your battle buddies in the military, the Resource Center at Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) has your six. WWP’s Resource...

The holiday season is a time filled with sharing joy and connecting with loved ones near and far. But not everyone will be home for the holidays, including service members across the globe...

Smells of turkey, stuffing, squash casserole, and pecan pie wafted through the air as joyful music notes bounced off the walls. It was time to eat dinner — in front of a computer screen with...

After participating in several transition-focused events, Kenneth Weinstock thought he knew everything about separating from the Army. That was until he attended Transition Ready, a workshop...

America’s streets, parks, and stores are less frequented these days. The ghost of life pre-pandemic hangs empty in the air as we close doors and open laptops in an attempt to reconnect with...