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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...

Challenge coins are known across the military and veteran community as a symbol of pride and excellence. But what is their purpose, and where did they come from? What Is a Challenge Coin?...

Melissa Krabbe never gave much thought to what it would mean to be a military spouse. With few military ties in her family, it wasn't on her radar. When she met Phil Krabbe, the notion of military...

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and traumatic brain injuries (TBI) have emerged as signature wounds of America's longest war, affecting thousands of post-9/11 veterans. As this population...

When the cold air rolls in and the days grow shorter, it’s easy to feel slightly off. For some, this shift signals the onset of the winter blues, also known as seasonal affective disorder (SAD)....

U.S. Marine John Casares’ landed in Iraq to a burst of flames. And as frightening as that event was, it wasn’t John’s worst memory of war. Things didn’t get much better after he returned...

Like many veterans, Tim Aponte’s transition back to civilian life was tough. “It was quite challenging,” Tim said. “I had to get out of the military after almost 10 years in. I don’t...

Wounded Warrior Project community partner Vets4Warriors provides a lifeline for veterans during the holidays — and throughout the year ...

The Honor Their Courage Program Helps Wounded Warrior Project Connect Kids to Military Communities For many school students, military service may be difficult to comprehend or identify with. But...

North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) has a serious job protecting our seas and skies from enemy invasions. Working with other commands, it detects and warns against attacks on North...

As the calendar flips to January, many people, including veterans and military families, reflect on the past year and identify opportunities for change in the coming year. Research shows that...

In the closing hours of a beautiful fall evening, Nels Matson stood triumphantly on the steps of New York City Hall, completing a 46-day, 17-hour, and 26-minute journey that began on the other...

Lori Ann Piestewa enlisted in the Army in 2001 as a single mom, raising a 4-year-old boy and a 3-year-old girl. She was the daughter of a Vietnam veteran and the granddaughter of a World War II...

Growing up with two Navy veterans as parents, Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Devin Lloyd didn’t just learn about discipline and hard work — he lived it. Devin’s journey to the NFL was...

Eric Trinidad’s decision to join the military was deeply personal. After the loss of his cousin in the 9/11 attacks, he enlisted in the Army the following year, determined to serve. As a combat...

When a loved one is ill or injured, their caregivers are often the ones providing essential support and compassion to help them manage daily life. However, caregiving has challenges, including...