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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,...

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...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) proudly provides free programs and services to meet the needs of the nation’s post-9/11 wounded warriors and their families. However, no single organization can...

Wounded Warrior Project Helps Veterans Build Connections Through Peer Mentoring, Bonding Mentoring can consist of many different things. Sometimes, it can be helping someone with schoolwork,...

The holidays can be a stressful time for anyone. We’ve all been there – doing our best to juggle children’s expectations, family plans, and year-end bills, all while keeping our own physical...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) proudly provides free programs and services to meet the needs of the nation’s post-9/11 wounded warriors and their families. However, no single organization can...

While the holiday season brings joy to many, it can also serve as a painful time for veterans’ families who’ve lost a hero that made the ultimate sacrifice. At Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP),...

Army veteran Brian “Amarok” Critton loves riding his motorcycle. It gives him peace of mind, and an escape from the noise in his head. One afternoon, while doing what he loves, Amarok came...

The holidays are upon us, and the reality for many military members is the separation from their family members and loved ones. Veterans often spend their holidays...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) recently capped off its third annual Warrior Week with a record number of donations and participants from across the country. Through WWP’s Stream to Serve™...

Two wounded warriors, Brent Whitten and Brett Miller, returned to Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany, where they were treated and...

As the new year approaches, we're bringing warriors together and encouraging them to get #WWPFit. Starting now, warriors can sign up for the #WWPFit challenge that begins Monday, Jan. 2. This is a...

Tire Discounters recently raised more than $200,000 in customer donations for Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) as part of the company’s “It’s Our Turn” initiative...

When shopping this holiday season, here are several ways you can support organizations that are giving back to Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) to help warriors and their families: AmazonSmile When...

When it comes to job hunting, confidence may be one of the most important skills. Building that confidence comes from a combination of factors – including dressing the part. In the military,...

For Caryn Finch-Collier, retirement is an opportunity to continue serving – even after dedicating more than 35 years of military service to her country. As an Army major, Caryn is used to...

Once again, Denver Broncos defensive lineman Mike Purcell will be supporting Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) during the NFL’s annual My Cause, My Cleats campaign. Purcell is one of five NFL...

You don’t have to be in the military to appreciate the service and sacrifice veterans make, or to make a huge impact on a veteran’s life. You don’t even have to be an adult to make a...

Army veteran Claude Boushey had chronic knee, leg, and back pain, hearing loss, and struggled with the invisible wounds of war after 25 years in the military. Claude served proudly until his...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) proudly provides free programs and services to meet the needs of the nation’s post-9/11 wounded warriors and their families. However, no single organization can...

Mike Delancey Sr. always had a knack for coaching, but he didn’t realize he would strengthen these skills to support his veteran son’s recovery from wounds of war. For Mike Sr., the role of...

Don Coffey is no stranger to riding his bike long distances. In 2019, he cycled across the southern states, followed by his wife Susan and two black labs in an RV. It was a dream come true. Three...

Military service roots run deep in the McDonough family. Warrior Tim McDonough served in the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Air Force. His father served as a U.S. Marine during the Vietnam War. Five years...

Watch the episode on Veterans Day, Nov. 11 Who doesn’t turn toward the screen or offer up an opinion when a question comes up on Family Feud? Survey says … Family Feud with Steve Harvey has...