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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...

When it comes to leadership and dedication, veterans offer a special skill set. Around 2.5 million veterans have decided to use those skills to become their own bosses and take the brave leap to...

Army veteran Daniel Walter likes to paint. “Art is my outlet,” Daniel explained. “I don't have very good conversation skills, and I don't talk to a lot of people, so painting is how I get...

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...

Sinaiyah and Azara Emami are military kids who have drawn upon the lessons they’ve learned and developed unique ways to cope with adversity and build resilience. At a young age, they were thrown...

Many people dealing with depression can benefit from treatment. The right tools can help you feel like yourself again. The first step is spotting the signs that you may be struggling with depression.
Veterans dealing with depression are not alone. A survey* conducted by Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) found depression was the fourth most common health issue self-reported by WWP™ warriors. More than half of the warriors registered with WWP reported moderate to severe depressive symptoms.

A proposed reduction is when the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to reduce disability compensation benefits due to changes in a veteran’s status. VA could reduce a veteran’s...

Army veteran Tracy Ardrey’s fingers moved quickly over the computer keys. Click, click, click. Letters quickly formed words. Words quickly formed sentences as her thoughts materialized on the...

Vince Lai is a clean-cut management consultant in North Carolina. He was willing to grow his hair long with the intention of donating it...

Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) recently held its Courage Awards and Benefit Dinner launch reception in Washington, D.C., giving an early look at next year’s planned Courage Awards and Benefit...

En honor al Mes de la Herencia Hispana (Sept. 15-Oct. 15), Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) está destacando todas las diferentes formas en que conecta, sirve y empodera a veteran@s que sirvieron...

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15-Oct. 15), Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) is highlighting – in English and Español –the different ways the organization connects, serves, and...

Veterans find purpose, meaning from bonding with dogs. “She always had my six.” Eric Haynes struggled with his emotions and how to deal with life once he left the military. While the burdens of...

Cuando el soldado Freddy Ruiz resulto herido de gravedad en Afganistan, su madrea Evelia tuvo que aprender rápidamente sobre lesión traumática cerebral (TBI)...

The pristine beaches beckoned visitors with their colorful arrays of powdery sand. The clear, turquoise waters washed away worries with waves of tranquility and splendor. The alluring mystery of...

U.S. Army veteran Frank Sonntag was near an explosion in Iraq in 2004. He felt the shockwaves of the explosion as he hunkered down to protect himself. When the shockwaves passed, he checked for...

Marine’s Personal Story Motivates Him to Help Others Are you thinking about suicide? Is that a question you would be comfortable asking someone? Is that a conversation you’re willing to have?...

On Aug. 10, 2022, President Joe Biden signed the SFC Heath Robinson Honoring Our PACT Act, which guarantees care and benefits for veterans who suffer ill effects of exposure to burn pits and other...

Suicide is seldom a topic people feel comfortable talking about, but it’s important to be able to discuss the subject openly in order to combat stigma and help remove obstacles to getting help....

What if asking someone about suicidal thoughts could make the difference between life or death? Would you ask? How do you know when and how to ask? Raising awareness of veteran suicide and how to...

Adam Harris joined the Marines shortly after high school. He was deployed to Iraq three times. Around 2003, he saw combat that would affect him and his fellow Marines for years to come, including...

Three years in a row, a group of supporters have joined Christina Witchey in Chehalis, Washington to honor Army veteran Ryan Taniguchi by doing a 5K together. Ryan’s time with Christina and...

Life was going well for Jacob Cox. He was 21 years old and a member of the U.S. Coast Guard, serving his country out of Florida. As the years went by, Jacob noticed something wrong with his...

Marine Corps veteran Tim Horton doesn’t remember much about the stop he made at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center (LRMC) in Germany – the U.S. military’s largest hospital in Europe. Tim...

At just 15 years old, Haley Hine has had experiences and challenges many people may never have in a lifetime. Whether it’s swimming with sharks, performing for her church congregation, or...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) helps veterans who left pieces of themselves on the battlefield find healing from visible and invisible wounds. Many of these servicemen and women received a...

What seemed like another trip back home was anything but for Army veteran Marvin Frink. After 15 years of service and deployments to Kuwait, Korea, and Saudi Arabia, Marvin transitioned back to...

Effective team leader … Versatile and goal-oriented … Extremely organized with an attention to detail … Excellent problem-solving skills … These are common skills listed on a resume and...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) proudly works to serve the many needs and challenges faced by the post-9/11 generation of wounded veterans. However, no one single organization can do it alone....