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At a remote military base in Alaska, where long, cold, and dark winters are the norm, a new focus on mental health is taking hold. At Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER), located in Anchorage,...

Wounded Warrior Project helps veterans transform skate decks into symbols of mental resilience and growth Launched as a bold fusion of art therapy and skate culture, the Warriors on Board campaign...

Peer Leader Recognized for More Than a Decade of Volunteering ATLANTA (May 19, 2025) -- Patrick Harmon knew he wanted to give back when he retired from the Army. He found that opportunity with...

Run a mile. Do 100 pullups. Then 200 pushups. Follow that with 300 squats. Finally, run another mile. Do this entire sequence while wearing a 20-pound vest or body armor. Now, do it again. And...

The Major Richard Star Act would allow veterans who were forced to medically retire due to combat or combat-related injuries to receive their disability compensation and full retirement pay without offset.

Army veteran Sean Sanders was used to leading teams and showing strength and courage daily. “The military teaches you to be self-reliant,” Sean said. “I was proud of who I had become through...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) is known for providing direct programs and services to post-9/11 veterans and their loved ones. But did you know that WWP also supports other generations of...

Wounded warrior Melissa McMahon’s mental health journey saw her battle suicidal ideations to then finding solace and purpose through Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) programs and racing. Now she...

When you think of the military, you might picture high-tech gear and strict discipline, but there’s much more to the military than meets the eye. Sure, there’s danger, strategy, and strength,...

In 2025 and 2026, Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) is taking its commitment to veterans to new heights, driving bold initiatives in front of Congress. These efforts advocate for the needs of...

Dante said goodbye to his mom, Beth King, on his 5th birthday. Beth had enlisted in the Army and would be gone for 12 weeks for basic training before serving five years, including a deployment to...

For many veterans, leaving the military comes with big adjustments – new routines, new jobs, and new approaches to managing money and navigating personal finances. ...

Growing up as a military kid means embracing adventure, a sense of service, and the ability to adapt. However, it also brings challenges. Frequent deployments or relocations can make it harder for...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) recently brought a group of wounded veterans and active-duty service members to the nation’s capital for the nonprofit’s annual Soldier Ride® DC event. Soldier...

If you and your partner created a financial vision board, would your wants and needs align? If they didn’t, would you feel comfortable talking about why? The purpose of a financial date night is...

The training veterans receive during service prepares them to be good leaders, work well in a team, and adapt to changes quickly. However, how do veterans best apply those skills in a civilian...

A broken femur wasn’t going to stop 15-year-old Carson Campos from doing his part to support our nation’s wounded veterans. Just weeks after breaking his leg in three places during a football...

Deborah Sampson earned a full military pension for her service in the Revolutionary War. But there’s a catch: Women weren’t allowed to serve in the war. Still, in 1782, as the Revolutionary...

Ever since he was a little kid, Brian Zreliak loved putting his mind onto paper. He didn’t need words to express himself, just some color and his imagination. “Brian’s been drawing since he...

Service is uniquely engrained in all warriors, and for Caroline Fermin, communications and advocacy have always been key aspects of the meaning of service. She spent 25 years in the Marine Corps,...

Jackie Gordon braced herself as she approached the familiar stretch of road in the Florida Keys, just past Coral Shores High School where students lined the streets in support. This was the exact...

If you’ve ever been asked to round up your purchase to the nearest dollar at a gas station or grocery store, you might wonder, does a few cents really make a difference? What you don’t always...

Ask a veteran about important dates in their military career. You might hear about the day they enlisted, their first deployment date, or their Alive Day. It’s a deeply personal milestone for...

For many military service members, overcoming challenges and finding a way forward is part of the job. But when faced with mental health challenges – such as post-traumatic stress disorder...

I come from a military family - my grandfather was Army. My Dad is a Marine. I knew I wanted to follow my families' footsteps and serve, but I wanted to be...