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Army aviator Claude Boushey knows a thing or two about being there for his fellow service member. He did it after surviving a helicopter crash in Iraq by returning to combat operations just 18...

When Army veteran Frank Sonntag first experienced an explosion while serving in Iraq, he did not know the extent of his injuries. He was serving in his second stint in the Army. This deployment,...

For veteran Joey Pierstorff, setting and besting new goals is part of life. He set his sights on joining the Army after he watched the attacks on Sept. 11. Less than a year later, he was an...

Eric DeLion has reached new heights since connecting with Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP), quite literally. The U.S. Marine Corps veteran joined other wounded warriors to scale Mount Whitney in...

Bill Geiger credits Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) with helping save his family. How the military police officer was handling post-traumatic stress and other issues from multiple deployments...

Severa Parrish could have a life of ‘what ifs.’ What if her military career had continued? What if she had been the Marine to die in a helicopter crash in Iraq? Instead, Severa found hope,...

Army veteran Bobby Woods was sure he was going to die in Afghanistan in August of 2010. A sniper round from 450 yards out pierced his forehead. The bullet was the first shot in a firefight, and it...

Lindenhurst, N.Y. (Aug. 9, 2018) – Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) supporters raise awareness and funds for the organization in many ways and come from all walks of life and age groups....

The U.S. Senate recently approved the MISSION Act – with a strong vote of 92-5. This legislation is considered one of the largest and most comprehensive reform bills ever passed. The bill,...

Mark Lalli’s life spun out of control in November 2007. The Army veteran’s helicopter malfunctioned in Northern Italy before crashing. He woke weeks later, 4,200 miles away in a hospital bed...

Michael Carrasquillo found himself transitioning to civilian life much earlier than expected. The Army veteran suffered five gunshot wounds during an ambush in Afghanistan in 2005, still early in...

In the military, “got your six” is a phrase to reference having someone’s back. It is referenced in movies and television shows, but for Antoinette Wallace, it took connecting with Wounded...

Talking to John Goubeaux is a lesson in positivity. John nearly died in 2011. He will forever have the scars from that day – the ones you can see, and the ones you can’t, but slightly detect...

“My life changed in ways I would never imagine,” Dan Smee said during a recent conversation. The Army veteran recounted his experiences as a combat medic in Iraq. “On a daily basis, if you...

CHICAGO (June 19, 2018) – Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) supporters raise awareness and funds in many ways for the warriors the organization serves. And WWP dedicates every hour, dollar, and...

NEW YORK CITY (June 1, 2018) – Last night, warriors and supporters were honored at the Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) Courage Awards & Benefit Dinner® at Gotham Hall. This annual gala...

Wounded Warrior Project is not known for building homes for veterans. And many people outside of WWP program alumni don’t know that WWP is one of the best sources of help to attain veteran...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) Soldier Ride® recently returned to Washington, DC for its annual events at the White House and Annapolis. This multi-day adaptive cycling event gave more than 70...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) began 15 years ago as a grassroots effort to provide clothing and comfort items to injured veterans. At the time, that meant care packages delivered bedside in...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (March 16, 2018) – Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) supporters raise awareness and funds for the organization in many ways. Some have used their art to show the courage of...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (March 7, 2018) – Adam Sandoval has done a lot of motorcycle riding over the past few years. His 18-month journey broke numerous records as he stopped to visit every...

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- It is estimated 500,000 of this generation of wounded veterans live with the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Another 320,000...

SAN ANTONIO (Feb. 26, 2018) – Over the past five years, San Antonio-based Allcat Claims Service has supported Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) through employment opportunities for wounded...

As ordinary citizens in today’s world, we sometimes find it difficult to take the time to eat healthy meals and maintain active lifestyles. We are quick to jump into the most popular diet trends...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Feb. 15, 2018) – Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) headquarters hosted Soldier Ride® recently, giving warriors from all over the East coast a chance to enjoy three days of...

TAMPA, Fla. (Feb. 14, 2018) – Ron Holton nearly dropped the phone in excitement when he received the big news from Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) staff. Clinton McDonald, a Tampa Bay Buccaneer...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Feb. 9, 2018) — Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) encourages you to enjoy National Pizza Day on Feb. 9, but try to be selective about your toppings. Pizza can be healthier by...

ORLANDO, Fla. (Feb. 6, 2018) – In celebration of the 2018 Pro Bowl, the NFL hosted a special event for warriors served by Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) at the ESPN Wide World of Sports. Over...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Feb. 2, 2018) – Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) encourages healthy eating for everyone’s well-being. We also believe in celebrating the Big Game in style with friends,...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Jan. 29, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) added a career soldier and leader to its Board of Directors with the unanimous election of Command Sgt....

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Jan. 4, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) steps into its 15th year grateful for the opportunity to continue serving more than 135,000 injured...

Civil War Soldiers Struggled with “Warrior’s Heart” SANFORD, Mich. (Dec. 20, 2017) – Army veteran James Webb writes about the anguish warriors endure, including post-traumatic stress...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Dec. 19, 2017) – Thousands of warriors pedaled thousands of miles in 2017 as part of Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) Soldier Ride® events across America. For many, the event...

Since its inception in 1901, nearly 900 people across the world have been awarded the Nobel Prize. In honor of Nobel Prize Day, Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) salutes veterans who have made...

RIO RANCHO, N.M. (Dec. 7, 2017) – The Jaynes Corporation recently rallied around a wounded veteran and his family by providing some much-needed renovations to their home. The Schei family,...

The month of November draws to a close, and razor companies everywhere are breathing easier again as legions of men resume trimming their facial hair. If you spent the last month scratching the...

By Gary Corless – Chief Development Officer, Wounded Warrior Project There’s a lot of resources that go into serving over 100,000 wounded warriors, their family members, and caregivers....

An accident during an Army deployment to Egypt caused Thomas Holcomb’s traumatic brain injury – and the invisible wound led to multiple strokes and seizures that impact his life even today....

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Sept. 27, 2017) – Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) relies on the support of donors, including individual supporters, corporate partners, and even groups of students. Recently,...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Sept. 28, 2017) – Dogs are well-known as “man’s best friend,” but for some of America’s service members, the bond goes much deeper. In celebration of National Dog...

TORONTO, Sept. 28, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Adam Faine leaned forward, legs churning, powering through the last few meters through Toronto's High Park. His efforts in pursuit of two other...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Sept 26, 2017 -- To better assist schools across the country with their fundraising efforts around Veterans Day, Wounded Warrior Project is kicking off the "Honor Their...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Sept. 27, 2017) Cheryl Pfeiffer was a small child when she said she first witnessed true heroism. “At a family reunion, I was with a group of kids playing in the woods,”...

By John Roberts – National Service Director, Wounded Warrior Project The Constitution of the United States, drafted in 1787 and passed in 1788, is the first permanent constitution of its kind....

EAST SETAUKET, N.Y. (Sept. 6, 2017) – Raising awareness at the local level can make a big difference for Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP). That support allows WWP to provide its programs free of...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Sept. 5, 2017) – Each week, hundreds of injured veterans from more than 40 Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) veteran peer support groups across the country meet and participate...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Sept. 1, 2017) – The donors who support Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) and its mission to honor and empower Wounded Warriors come from all walks of life. Recently, 44 video...

CINCINNATI (Aug. 29, 2017) – Baseball is more than just America’s pastime – it’s a long-standing tradition of coming together to enjoy a relaxing day of sports, fellowship, and fun. For...

HARRISBURG, Penn. (Aug. 29, 2017) – Recently, the Rochester Rhinos and the Harrisburg City Islanders hosted their inaugural Capelli Sport Hero Cup, supporting Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP)....

Wounded Veterans Ride Together and Forge New Path to Recovery with Wounded Warrior Project MINNEAPOLIS / ST. PAUL (Aug. 18, 2017) – Marine Corps veteran and wounded warrior Greg Padilla was on...