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By James Herrera - Physical Health & Wellness Director, Wounded Warrior Project The biggest event in football is almost upon us, and fans everywhere are getting ready. Couches and big-screen TVs...

Des Moines, Iowa (Feb. 6, 2017) – Neil DeGrasse Tyson and Bill Nye make learning about science look like tremendous fun. But what’s better than reigniting childlike wonder by exploring...

HAGERSTOWN, Md. (Jan. 30, 2017) – A group of injured veterans recently connected at a recurring Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) dinner and trivia event. Participants teamed up, engaged in a...

CHICAGO (Jan. 26, 2017) – Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) recently joined forces with Stack-Up, a charity organization that brings veterans and civilian supporters together through a shared love...

ATLANTA (Jan. 26, 2017) – A group of veterans served by Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) recently learned new techniques for managing their physical health and wellness at an Atlanta expo. The...

CHICAGO (Jan. 20, 2017) – A group of Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) veterans and family members recently experienced the thrill of skydiving – without having to jump from a perfectly good...

MASON, Mich. (Jan. 20, 2017) – Before exploring the ocean depths, one must learn the ins and outs of scuba diving. That is just what a group of injured veterans did during a recent Wounded...

Wounded Warrior Project Led Advocacy Coalition JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Jan. 19, 2017) – Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) applauds swift action by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to help...

Physical Health and Wellness Expo Connects Warriors JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Jan. 18, 2017) – With the onset of a new year comes a renewed desire to get healthy and stay active. To help injured...

MIAMI & KEY WEST, Fla. (Jan. 16, 2017) – A group of injured veterans served by Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) recently rode 56 miles during Soldier Ride® in Miami and Key West. Throughout the...

No Such Thing As Small Acts of Service: To honor the legacy of the late civil rights activist Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Americans around the country participated in service events to...

HOMESTEAD, Pa. (Jan. 17, 2017) – During a recent Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) fitness workshop, injured veterans had the opportunity to try the popular Navy SEAL-created workout known as TRX...

WASHINGTON D.C. (Jan. 16, 2016) – Ten local warriors recently attended a Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) mental health workshop at a mountain lodge and ski park in Pennsylvania. These gatherings...

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jan. 16, 2017) – Nichole “Nikki” Gettman served honorably in the Army, doing a tour in Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom in 2003. However, when she left...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Jan. 12, 2017) – When Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) launched Warrior Care Network® last year, the goal was to provide treatment and coping skills for today’s generation...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Jan. 12, 2017) – Dean Ambrose took the Intercontinental Championship belt, A.J. Styles talked smack to John Cena, and a group of injured veterans and family members saw the...

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (Jan. 12, 2017) – For those who cannot decide whether to play basketball, take up jai alai, or ride bumper cars, Whirlyball could very well be the ideal sport. During a recent...

DENVER, Colo. (Jan. 6, 2017) – Chad Prichard’s journey to a new life was not easy every step of the way, but he never lost the will to fight. He credits Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) for...

Veterans Share Highlights from 2016 Soldier Rides Circle of Champions: Soldier Ride helps participants regain a sense of military bonding that reduces isolation. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Dec. 30, 2016) –

Tools for success: WWP connected warrior Darren Rankin to tool manufacturer DEWALT for an amazing holiday gift that will empower the Coast Guard veteran to reach future goals. JACKSONVILLE, Fla....

For Marine Corps wounded warrior Jesse Bergeron, there is plenty to be thankful for this holiday season. Jesse was in his early 20s when he left for his second deployment. Like many veterans...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) Soldier Ride® offers wounded veterans the opportunity to heal and connect with each other and their communities. More than 30 wounded warriors attended a two-day,...

Caregivers Enable Wounded Veterans to Heal at Home “Caregivers are thrust into this role with no notice and little or no training,” Jennifer said. “Maintaining employment was a huge...

A Knockout Partnership: Wounded Warrior Project® teams up with Harley-Davidson® and the UFC® to bring warriors of all kinds together for a series of Veterans Day connection opportunities for...

Quiet as it's kept, the excitement of The World Series of Poker® is unmatched for its suspense and the thrill of strategy. Brothers Qui and Thomas Nguyen endured endless hours of play to take...

Wounded veteran Bill Jones talks about how he overcame the challenges of a traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress disorder to regain independence through the Wounded Warrior Project®...

More than 30 wounded warriors attended a two-day, 30-mile Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) Soldier Ride® in the River City recently. Soldier Ride is more than just a bicycling event – for many...

When transitioning back to civilian life, veterans often face new battles. By supporting the Wounded Warrior Project, you can help empower injured services members as they transition back to...

Few things are more powerful than sincere gratitude. A simple "thank you" can go a long way to mending fences, making connections-- and showing the bravest among us that they are not forgotten....

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Nov. 14, 2016) – Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) welcomes to its board of directors four new members with the appointments of Lt. Gen. (ret) Richard Tryon, the Honorable Juan...

More than 31,000 Veterans Respond to Survey JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Nov. 3, 2016) – New data shows wounded warriors face a greater need for help from veterans service organizations, the government,...

Congress Passes Bill to Help Wounded Veterans Start Families WWP-Led Coalition Advocated on Behalf of Nearly 2,000 Couples WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 29, 2016) – Veteran service organizations...

The shame and guilt that accompany suicidal thoughts can be overwhelming. “I spent a decade denying it to family, friends, doctors, and brothers and sisters in arms,” said Army veteran Josh...

For many, it was the first time they stepped out of their homes to engage with their communities. Trepidation swelled as injured warriors began to shuffle through a conference room door in St....

New CEO Pledges Substantial Changes to Streamline WWP and Continue Important Work to Support Wounded Service Members, Veterans and Their Families JACKSONVILLE, FL. (August 31, 2016) – The new...

“I remember a day when I just stood there and stared at the sunset in the middle of Baghdad, and I was like ‘this is where I’m going to die, and there’s really nothing I can do about it.’”

By Vesta M. Anderson “I was forced to come to terms with some of the things that are different about me now,” said Ryan Reidelbaugh from his home in San Diego, California in July 2016. “I...

ScootinAmerica and the Cross Country Journey to Raise Awareness for Wounded Veterans Adam Sandoval’s voice has the earnestness and enthusiasm of a person who is on top of the world, giving off...

Veteran Service Organizations Give Back through Local Community Service JACKSONVILLE, Fla., (April 25, 2016) – For years, Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) has partnered with organizations that...