Featured Stories
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- Dec 23, 2016
TAMPA, Fla. (Dec. 23, 2016) – Thanks to the most famous yellow leotard in the world, we all know Buddy the Elf when we see him. Warriors who attended a recent Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP)...
- Dec 21, 2016
On "track" to healing: B&O Railroad Museum helped connect warriors to empower them to get back into active lifestyles. BALTIMORE (Dec. 21, 2016) – Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) veterans,...
- Dec 21, 2016
Warriors Making Connections: Attending events like this year's 2K Classic helps warriors reduce isolation and recapture military bonds. NEW YORK (Dec. 21, 2016) – Dan Webb and Mike Koziak had...
- Dec 21, 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....
- Dec 20, 2016
For Wounded Warrior Project®, the duty to connect, serve, and empower is year-round. Colorado Springs' KRDO stopped by a recent WWP holiday outreach event to see how WWP honored and empowered...
- Dec 20, 2016
City Streets to Student Athletes was established to deter athletic students from drugs and crime and develop them into productive student athletes. These student athletes made their veteran...
- Dec 20, 2016
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...
- Dec 20, 2016
“I Got Your Six”: A Warrior’s Pledge and Honor Story Featured In Homeland Magazine, November 2016 -- For these female wounded veterans, coming together to bond for Project Odyssey® meant...
- Dec 16, 2016
What are the chances you could find out how to support our nation's wounded...while learning how to make your very own homemade Batman blades? If you've ever wondered how to do both, YouTube...
- Dec 16, 2016
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,...
- Dec 16, 2016
Wounded warrior Vinny Vanata and wife Jona train their four-month-old golden retriever puppy, Sierra, to be a "battle buddy" for Vinny. Watch and read below for more. By Penny Preston, KULR CODY,...
- Dec 14, 2016
Recently, Army veteran and wounded warrior Shane Ayres was profiled in Oklahoma Living Magazine. Shane went looking for the adventure of a lifetime in our nation's armed forces. He found it, but...
- Dec 13, 2016
Army veteran Derrick Brooks was looking for an additional way to reach out to his fellow warriors. During his two years as a peer support group leader for Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP), Derrick...
- Dec 12, 2016
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...
- Dec 12, 2016
Washington – The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is amending its regulation on copayments for Veterans’ outpatient medications for non-service connected conditions. VA currently charges...
- Dec 12, 2016
A Moment of Pure Joy: Wounded warrior John Goubeaux experiences triumph on the water while surfing. To John, completing a bicycle ride with 50 other wounded veterans is one of the greatest...
- Dec 12, 2016
"Humor is just one way of coping with stress. It's a release."-- Taniki Richard, retired United States Marine and warrior Few tools are more powerful in a warrior's healing and recovery than for...
- Dec 8, 2016
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...
- Dec 8, 2016
CONVERSE, Texas-- Juan Arredondo is a perfect example of how important it is for warriors to support and lead each other in the transition to civilian life. Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) helped...
- Dec 8, 2016
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...
- Dec 5, 2016
Caption: Divemaster James Beack, back, supervises participants in the Veterans Immersion Program at the Georgia Aquarium on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2016, in Atlanta. (Photo courtesy of HYOSUB SHIN...
- Dec 5, 2016
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®...
- Dec 5, 2016
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...
- Dec 5, 2016
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®...
- Dec 2, 2016
“If you want to come up here, bring a positive attitude and a peaceful mindset.” – United States Army veteran and wounded warrior Chris Turley A 250-mile trek. On foot. Army veteran Chris...
- Dec 2, 2016
The fire of inspiration never takes too long to catch hold and spread. This past Veterans Day on Hawaii's Big Island, James Hokoana (Peer Mentor, Soldier Ride participant, and still currently...
- Dec 1, 2016
WWP Alumni manager Tim Coop spoke to WSIL 3 News (Southern Illinois) about why activities like the Grassy Lake Duck Hunt are so important for helping wounded warriors connect, reduce isolation,...
- Dec 1, 2016
Recently, WWP CEO Mike Linnington stopped by Orlando's WDBO to talk about family, holiday fun, an unlucky Philadelphia Eagles team, and -- just in time for Thanksgiving -- his gratitude for the...
- Dec 1, 2016
WWP Alumni manager Tim Coop spoke to WSIL 3 News (Southern Illinois) about why activities like the Grassy Lake Duck Hunt are so important for helping wounded warriors connect and heal.
- Nov 30, 2016
Charles “Dozer” Reed, 43, of Keithville, Louisiana, is the recipient of a Sarah Wilson Flight Training Scholarship. He loves aviation history, and excelled at aerospace science in high school....
- Nov 30, 2016
Wounded Warrior Project Hosts Families for Boo at the Zoo NEW ORLEANS (Nov. 29, 2016) – More than 130 injured veterans and family members had a frighteningly good time with Wounded Warrior Project®
- Nov 23, 2016
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...
- Nov 22, 2016
For many wounded warriors, mentorship doesn't stop with their fellow injured veterans. These combat veterans also find purpose in using their military training and leadership skills to not only...
- Nov 21, 2016
In their own words, wounded veterans who participated in WWP's 2016 Jacksonville Soldier Ride shared their thanks with the donors whose generosity allows WWP to honor and empower injured service...
- Nov 20, 2016
All-Female Mental Health Workshops Bring New Hope to Recovery It is estimated that as many as 400,000 service members live with the invisible wounds of war, including post-traumatic stress...
- Nov 17, 2016
Never Too Young: Student Ambassadors Are Passionate About WWP's Mission To Honor and Empower Want to root for the home team? Students of all ages have an opportunity to show team spirit for the...
- Nov 17, 2016
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....
- Nov 15, 2016
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...
- Nov 15, 2016
Anna shared her personal story of challenge and triumph with Wounded Warrior Project®. Anna and Jessica Daubenmire shared their common struggles as female warriors in an interview with WWP. By...
- Nov 10, 2016
Home On The Range: The Great Florida Cattle Drive 2016 recently provided some veterans with a chance to bond in the great outdoors, western-style. The event re-enacts a drive with rich historical...
- Nov 9, 2016
For U.S. Army veteran Demecia Rogers, the rough years began during her deployment to Iraq in 2003. They might very well have continued, had she not reached out to Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP)...
- Nov 4, 2016
Smooth jazz, the sound of sizzling meats and the aroma of charcoal smoke filled the Ability360 courtyard as military veterans grilled and smoked sausages, chicken and hamburgers at the Wounded...
- Nov 4, 2016
By MICHAEL KOENIGS, ABC News One of the groups eagerly anticipating the election is veterans, and two of them, retired Air Force Chief Petty Officer Ramon Moore and Master Sgt. Vince Loran --...
- Nov 4, 2016
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,...
- Oct 28, 2016
Warriors, family treated to Halloween fun at charity's headquarters By Jodi Mohrmann - Managing Editor of special projects JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - There were no screams -- just smiles -- at a...
- Oct 27, 2016
November is National Caregivers Month. Warriors Speak® teammate Jennifer Mackinday's life was changed forever on December 21, 2004 when her brother James became the victim of a bombing as he ate...
- Oct 19, 2016
Actor Jeffrey Dean Morgan (The Good Wife, Grey’s Anatomy) portrays super-villain Negan on AMC’s The Walking Dead. Morgan attended New York Comic Con 2016 and showed his support of Wounded...
- Oct 11, 2016
25 warriors and their families spent an evening playing board games at Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) headquarters in Jacksonville, FL.
- Oct 10, 2016
Wounded Warrior Project® CEO Lt. Gen. (ret) Michael Linnington spoke at last week's Association of United States Army (AUSA) National conference in DC during their Family Forum. We were honored...
- Oct 3, 2016
In the wake of reorganization changes, WWP CEO Mike Linnington sat down with News 4 Jax’s Lynnsey Gardner to discuss WWP’s continuing commitment to honoring and empowering Wounded Warriors.