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WWP continues to partner with like-minded veterans service organizations to connect, serve, and empower Wounded Warriors. SAN ANTONIO (Feb. 10, 2017) – For years, Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP)...

Army regiments that were solely African American came to be known as Buffalo Soldiers, through encounters with Native Americans. Soldiers adopted the nickname with pride, and it encompassed all-black units in the Army until the military was desegregated.

Having recently surpassed an extraordinary number of registrants served — more than 150,000 post-9/11 wounded warriors and nearly 40,000 families and caregivers — Wounded Warrior Project®...

Des Moines, Iowa (Feb. 6, 2017) – Neil DeGrasse Tyson and Bill Nye make learning about science look like tremendous fun. But what’s better than reigniting childlike wonder by exploring...

Wounded Warrior Project Led Advocacy Coalition JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Jan. 19, 2017) – Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) applauds swift action by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to help...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Jan. 12, 2017) – When Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) launched Warrior Care Network® last year, the goal was to provide treatment and coping skills for today’s generation...

Veterans Share Highlights from 2016 Soldier Rides Circle of Champions: Soldier Ride helps participants regain a sense of military bonding that reduces isolation. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Dec. 30, 2016) –

Tools for success: WWP connected warrior Darren Rankin to tool manufacturer DEWALT for an amazing holiday gift that will empower the Coast Guard veteran to reach future goals. JACKSONVILLE, Fla....

For Marine Corps wounded warrior Jesse Bergeron, there is plenty to be thankful for this holiday season. Jesse was in his early 20s when he left for his second deployment. Like many veterans...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) Soldier Ride® offers wounded veterans the opportunity to heal and connect with each other and their communities. More than 30 wounded warriors attended a two-day,...

Caregivers Enable Wounded Veterans to Heal at Home “Caregivers are thrust into this role with no notice and little or no training,” Jennifer said. “Maintaining employment was a huge...

A Knockout Partnership: Wounded Warrior Project® teams up with Harley-Davidson® and the UFC® to bring warriors of all kinds together for a series of Veterans Day connection opportunities for...

Quiet as it's kept, the excitement of The World Series of Poker® is unmatched for its suspense and the thrill of strategy. Brothers Qui and Thomas Nguyen endured endless hours of play to take...

Wounded veteran Bill Jones talks about how he overcame the challenges of a traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress disorder to regain independence through the Wounded Warrior Project®...

More than 30 wounded warriors attended a two-day, 30-mile Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) Soldier Ride® in the River City recently. Soldier Ride is more than just a bicycling event – for many...

When transitioning back to civilian life, veterans often face new battles. By supporting the Wounded Warrior Project, you can help empower injured services members as they transition back to...

Few things are more powerful than sincere gratitude. A simple "thank you" can go a long way to mending fences, making connections-- and showing the bravest among us that they are not forgotten....

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Nov. 14, 2016) – Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) welcomes to its board of directors four new members with the appointments of Lt. Gen. (ret) Richard Tryon, the Honorable Juan...

More than 31,000 Veterans Respond to Survey JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Nov. 3, 2016) – New data shows wounded warriors face a greater need for help from veterans service organizations, the government,...

Congress Passes Bill to Help Wounded Veterans Start Families WWP-Led Coalition Advocated on Behalf of Nearly 2,000 Couples WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 29, 2016) – Veteran service organizations...

The shame and guilt that accompany suicidal thoughts can be overwhelming. “I spent a decade denying it to family, friends, doctors, and brothers and sisters in arms,” said Army veteran Josh...

For many, it was the first time they stepped out of their homes to engage with their communities. Trepidation swelled as injured warriors began to shuffle through a conference room door in St....

New CEO Pledges Substantial Changes to Streamline WWP and Continue Important Work to Support Wounded Service Members, Veterans and Their Families JACKSONVILLE, FL. (August 31, 2016) – The new...

“I remember a day when I just stood there and stared at the sunset in the middle of Baghdad, and I was like ‘this is where I’m going to die, and there’s really nothing I can do about it.’”

By Vesta M. Anderson “I was forced to come to terms with some of the things that are different about me now,” said Ryan Reidelbaugh from his home in San Diego, California in July 2016. “I...