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Chris Baylock wasn’t sure where to turn. Like many post-9/11 combat veterans, he’d seen a lot of things he couldn’t forget. For Chris, though, his most troubling and disturbing visions of...

One of the best ways to honor those who served the country is to listen to their stories. Hearing what they’ve experienced during and after service leads to a better understanding of how to help...

Do you get less than seven hours of sleep per night? If you lose sleep regularly, you might be stressing your body in more ways than you know. Your eating habits, metabolism, and health can...

There are tons of different jobs a service member can do in the military. Despite the options, however, an often difficult part of transitioning to civilian life is finding the right job after the...

When Army Veteran Bryan Wagner lost his leg at age 21, Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) was there to bring hope and support. The symbol of that support came in the form of a backpack delivered to...

Mark Waldorf was inspired by his son's service to start a community fundraiser for injured veterans. He and a group of friends organize the WWP Pickleball & Racquetball Shootouts in Coppell, Texas. Together, they have raised...

Transitioning from the military to civilian life is often one of the most challenging and isolating times for veterans. They must navigate a massive change in structure and way of life – all...

Marine veteran Nick Morrison had four days to transition from a battlefield in Fallujah, Iraq, to his home in Bloomington, Indiana. One year after his return home...

School kids across the country are showing off their creative and entrepreneurial skills to raise money for veterans. Along with their teachers, students are also expressing a desire to learn...

Wounded Warrior Project’s Soldier Ride® has served nearly 16,000 injured warriors and family members since 2004. The event’s spirit of inclusion means no one is left behind. Cyclists ride...

Tyshawn Jenkins has seen his share of uphill battles, especially while growing up in a tough neighborhood. He joined...

In July 2023, Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) celebrates its 20th anniversary. What began as a grassroots campaign to help give post-9/11 wounded service members comfort while they were recovering...

This article first appeared on the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) website By Jackie Green Wounded Warrior Project, Livestream Fundraising & Gaming manager People across the country are...

John Rego joined the Army after high school. His first day of boot camp was September 7, 2001. Four days later...

Hiking the more than 2,200 miles of the Appalachian Trail is no easy feat, but for Donald Root, it has become a prominent part of life. That’s because the mission is personal. After serving in...

Army veteran Eric Haynes didn’t always know what he wanted to do with his life after he got out of the military. Sometimes, when the darkness would take over, he didn’t even know if he wanted...

For many active-duty service members and spouses, long-anticipated homecomings can become heartbreaking. For Jenna Malone, the stakes...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) worked extensively to see the SFC Heath Robinson Honoring Our PACT Act become law. The goal was reached on Aug. 10, 2022, helping improve the lives of our...

The PACT Act is a crucial step toward addressing the health concerns faced by post-9/11 combat veterans exposed to burn pits and other toxic substances. Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) is...

It can be as simple as a dinner or as complex as multiple days of bonding, but social connection is at the heart of everything Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) does. ...

There’s probably no bigger symbol for patriotism in the U.S. than the American flag. We pledge our allegiance to it at school, government meetings, and citizenship ceremonies. We wave the symbol...

Originally from Texas, Tonya Star was the wife of Army Major Richard Star, a post-9/11 veteran who contracted cancer due to toxic exposure while deployed in the Middle East...

As a Black woman soldier, I had to make myself the picture of perfection. There was no room for error in the military. I had to hit the ground running flawlessly...

It’s probably no surprise that worrying about finances can cause or increase stress, anxiety, and a loss of connection after military service. ...

It’s common to hear veterans express fondness for an adrenaline rush. Adrenaline is often a necessity as servicemen and women...

By age 21, Bryan Wagner lost his leg to combat injuries and spent two years enduring surgeries and...

When veterans receive the mental health support and empowerment they deserve as they transition to civilian life, they thrive. Part of thriving is feeling they’re ready to continue serving their...

Tom Cocchiarella isn’t someone who gives up easily – or at all. It’s a mentality that has served him well over the years, whether it’s defending the country, succeeding in the technology...

Dan Smee’s life has changed rapidly since returning from Iraq in 2006 after his second stint in the U.S. Army. He served in the 1980s and chose to enlist...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) recently hosted its first Benefit for the Brave™, a special event to recognize generous donors and supporters and how their contributions help fuel the...

Every day, Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) strives to support injured veterans, service members, and their families through its free lifesaving and life-changing programs and services. WWP’s...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) aims to prepare warriors for the next stage of their lives after service and helps them to navigate the transition back into the civilian world. WWP’s Transition...

Though just a young teen, Ashlynne Deason is wise beyond her years. Growing up as a military kid, she’s done things and been places many kids her age haven’t. The experiences of military children...

Marine Lance Cpl. Tim Horton was injured in combat in 2005 and evacuated to Landstuhl Regional Medical Center...

From the streets of Chicago to the Notre Dame basketball court to a battleground in Iraq, Danielle Green’s story is one of determination and inspiration.

Bruce McKibbin had a front-row seat watching professional golfers develop into PGA Tour stars. Between 2012 and 2017, he and a team of community volunteers managed events for the Korn Ferry Tour...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) understands that no organization can meet the evolving needs of post-9/11 wounded warriors, their families, and caregivers alone. This includes the needs of women...

At first, Sharona Young didn’t see herself as a wounded warrior. She had a back injury from falling down a ladder on a ship but didn’t have any other combat injuries. But while on active duty...

Veterans and service members have sacrificed so much to protect us, so it’s important to protect them from scams, fraud, and predatory practices that target the benefits they’ve earned through...

Veteran Rochelle Cooper had her life planned when she was in high school. After graduation, she would attend college to focus on furthering her education. She would also join the Army Reserves,...

Football is the No. 1 sport in America, and the NFL regularly uses its popularity to celebrate the men and women who serve America. The league’s Salute to Service campaign is a year-round...

When Navy veteran Marquise Morris was stationed in Japan in 2011...

Wounded Warrior Project encourages veterans exposed to burn pits, other toxins to enroll in VA health care Some of the wounds Army veteran Dan Nevins suffered from his time in combat are...

In 2018, Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) and The Blue Angels Foundation joined forces to combat the invisible wounds of war affecting hundreds of thousands of post-9/11 veterans.

There was a moment, soon after realizing the extent of his burn wounds and combat injuries, when Anthony Villarreal didn’t expect anyone to stick by him, including his wife. He would look at...

Most people know the Civil War as a battle between the Union and the Confederacy, or the North vs. South. As we recognize this war, it’s important to also remember and honor the critical role...

Army veteran Jerry DeVaul grew up in Colorado, but his involvement in hockey took place more on the asphalt than the ice. His affection for ice hockey really kicked into high gear in 1996, when...

David Long is a Marine veteran who was deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan. He’s managing traumatic brain injury (TBI)...

NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. – Nathaniel Heath-Price loves a good adrenaline rush. But the Army veteran lost the ability to participate in exciting events following a motorcycle crash in 2018....

Charles Evans was a Fashion Maven, Real Estate Mogul, Movie Producer, and Philanthropist When it came to business, Charles Evans had the golden touch. His foray into the fashion industry made him...