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Army veteran Andrew Myatt did all the right things to take care of himself. He exercised, ate well, didn’t smoke or drink. After more than 20 years in the service, he’d developed a routine and...

Reaching warriors early before they lose out on benefits and other opportunities is the primary focus of the Transition Ready program at Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP). “They have to find jobs,...

Since 2004, Soldier Ride® has evolved from a lone rider on a mission to a program that serves approximately 2,000 veterans and their families annually. The nationally recognized adaptive cycling event has become one of the most successful programs at Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP). Soldier Ride not only fosters warrior connection and community engagement but it also invites the American public to pay tribute to their service and sacrifice.

Yolanda Jones was depressed. Her neck hurt. Her legs ached. She was sleeping on friends’ couches, embarrassed to tell them she had no place to live, and too independent to ask for help. It...

A group of wounded warriors recently hiked 17 miles in the Texas Hill Country to honor the 17 veterans who die by suicide each day. The warriors participated in the second annual hike as part of a...

Amie McMillan is an Army combat veteran who medically retired early in her career. When she separated from the military in 2014, she struggled to make ends meet and experienced food insecurity...

The annual Army-Navy game is one of the most storied rivalries in college football. The game’s history dates back to 1890 and boasts plenty of patriotic storylines, jaw-dropping plays, and...

Motorcycles, mental health, and the magic of the Florida Keys. That was the setting and focus for a group of veterans at a recent Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) workshop called Rolling Project...

“If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.” That’s the adage veterans can keep in mind when seeking assistance with filing disability claims, said Mike Stoddard, national service...

For many kids around the country, Veterans Day was more than just a day off school; it was an opportunity to learn about and celebrate veterans through Honor Their Courage, an education and...

Nov. 20 is World Children’s Day. The day is a serious one, marking the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, which ratified international human rights for children in 1989. We...

JACKSONVILLE, FL. — The mission of Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) has not changed since 2003 when we began delivering backpacks to wounded warriors in military hospitals after they returned...

When Matthew Lempergel was home on leave from the Army, he would spend time communicating with his fellow soldiers downrange. His mother, Crystal Wallick, remembers he would say, “I have to make...

In 2019, Colleen Kuh participated in Wounded Warrior Project®’s (WWP) Carry Forward® 5K with her husband Tony and four children. Tony, an Army veteran, pushed the stroller to help Colleen keep...

Twenty years ago, the worst terrorist attack in the history of the United States of America took from us thousands of men, women,...

Marine veteran Joe Padlo wanted to help other veterans find jobs and promote a veteran-focused workforce. The hot, dry climate of the Middle East motivated Army veteran Sherman Williams...

Sergio Alfaro sat in the middle of a test at Harvard Medical School, but all he could think about were traumatic events that happened in Iraq. After serving as a medic in Iraq, Sergio followed up...

Dawn (Morrison) Blue has a win-win formula for helping veterans and small businesses in her Ohio community. The former firefighter is passionate about giving veterans the tools they need to make a...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) is showing its support for the American Red Cross by assisting Afghan evacuees in the United States and abroad. "It's just about helping people," said WWP...

Wounded warriors with a passion for motorcycle riding recently received a VIP tour of the Harley-Davidson® Museum in Milwaukee. The visit was part of a Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) mental...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) celebrated the donation of two new specially adapted custom homes to deserving warriors and their families by Homes For Our Troops (HFOT). During the Key Ceremony...

There’s no denying the U.S. military is one of the most diverse communities in the nation. The number of Hispanic Americans in active-duty Army grew from 3% in 1985 to 17% in 2022, according to...

GLENSIDE, Pa. — How far would you go for a stranger? Nick Novotny biked nearly 4,000 miles for one. When he finished, they weren’t strangers anymore — they were family.

Through Warriors to Work, WWP is following national employment trends in aviation to help veterans find their next missions in life.

If you are a veteran with specific breathing or allergic conditions tied to service, you may now qualify for disability benefits. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently established...

Growing up 30 minutes south of Los Angeles in the 1980s, Sal Abrica had a choice to make. “Be a gang member or be a bookworm,” he recalls. Sal chose the latter and, after graduating high...

In July, Wounded Warrior Project co-hosted a virtual event with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and founding members of the Servicewomen and Women Veterans Congressional Caucus....

An estimated 3.5 million veterans have been exposed to contaminants such as burn pits, toxic fragments, radiation, and other hazardous materials during deployment. They are now suffering severe,...

Wounded Warrior Project continues to advocate for legislation that will improve the lives of veterans and ensure they and their loved ones receive the care and support they deserve. S. 2280 / H.R. 855

JACKSONVILLE, FL — With the rapidly changing situation in Afghanistan, we understand that many warriors are experiencing a wide variety of emotions: concerns, confusion, anger, frustration, and...

More than a year since the nation shut its doors due to the global pandemic, 30 wounded warriors from the East Coast finally returned to the Big Apple for Soldier Ride® New York. Soldier Ride is...

Leaving the structure of military life and venturing into the unknown as a civilian is a monumental change. Any change can cause stress, and for many people the stress can lead to anxiety....

Jake Norotsky can get real with students in his aviation program because he’s been there. While still a senior in high school, he balanced schoolwork, a full-time job, and National Guard weekend...

For veterans facing a new life with prosthetic limbs or orthopedic devices, simple aspects of life like clothing take on a whole new meaning. Newly bought clothing might require custom tailoring...

August is Romance Awareness Month, and while romance is portrayed a certain way in mainstream media, what it really comes down to is connection. Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) offers a couples’...

When Army veteran Elizabeth Martinez Gonzalez first separated from the military, she was ready to walk away from anything that reminded her of military life. After all, she felt the military had...

When Rob McGregor retired from the Navy in 2014, he anticipated a smooth landing in civilian life. The former helicopter pilot left the military as a lieutenant commander after 27 years of...

A rare cancer changed Kelly Elmlinger’s role from nurse to patient at Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC). Kelly had joined the Army during her sophomore year in college, turning down athletic...

Finding peace and quiet can feel difficult at times. Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) art class participants have found a way to find solace in creating something new. While these classes are...

After a tough week, Army veteran Jenein Hamilton could have stayed home and skipped a recent women’s empowerment weekend organized by Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP). But her efforts to attend...

While the 4th of July is typically a time for picnics and family barbecues, for veterans it often has different meaning. “The holiday is the day our country came to be, and to a veteran, the 4th of July is up there with Veterans Day and Memorial Day,” veteran Dan Miller said.

Most parents will tell you they have an unparalleled bond with their children. Cindy Parsons’ bond with her son Shane has been tried and tested. In 2006, Cindy received a phone call that no...

Road trips are a rite of passage for some college students — spring break getaways, that bucket list concert, a final excursion before heading into the “real world.” SUNY Cortland students...

One of the benefits of activities shifting to virtual settings in 2020 is that people can gather together from anywhere. Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) has given warriors the chance to connect...

It’s Sunday evening. Angela and her neighbor strike up a conversation as their dogs play at their feet. It’s a regular rendezvous — they talk nearly every day. But something is different...

Children of military parents face different challenges than those of civilian kids during normal times, but trends from the past year reflect additional stresses that arose from COVID-19 restrictions.

Brave men and women responded swiftly to the terrorist attacks on 9/11. Some didn’t care what it took, and others had no idea what impact their service would have on their lives. With the...

If Air Force veteran Sam Hargrove could step back in time, she would. She would remind herself to have faith amid the dark moments when she tried to drown her post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)...

Long cycling rides bring a level of accomplishment and pride for those who have been training to up their game. But these rides also bring a level of soreness and exhaustion not typically...

Horses don’t lie. They reflect your energy and let you know where you stand right away. It’s no wonder they have become partners in healing — sometimes developing second lives as assistants...