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- Feb 23, 2021
Wounded warriors and their families have joined award-winning children’s book author Jesse Byrd multiple times during the last year for book readings, storytelling tips, and ways to connect with...
- Feb 19, 2021
On Dec. 18, Marine Corps veteran Guadalupe Hernandez began a 250-mile run from Dallas to Houston to raise awareness about post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and veteran suicide. She is...
- Feb 18, 2021
TAMPA, Fla. (Feb. 7, 2021) — James Martin didn’t flinch. When the coronavirus pandemic brought life to a screeching halt last year, the Marine veteran continued forward, reaching out to...
- Feb 16, 2021
Eugene Jacques Bullard is America’s first Black pilot to fly in combat, and the only African American pilot in World War I. When WWI began in 1914, Eugene had already made his way to Europe and enlisted in the French Foreign Legion. He had an incredible life of service during both WWI and WWII and was highly decorated in France...
- Feb 12, 2021
When you think of showing random acts of kindness to a veteran, the first thing that might occur is thanking them or calling them a hero. But that isn’t necessarily the most impactful way to...
- Feb 3, 2021
The pandemic has affected us all in major, unpredictable ways. Combine that with some of the things wounded warriors deal with on a frequent basis — post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD),...
- Feb 2, 2021
There are many words people use to describe mental resiliency, from having inner strength to being steely, tenacious, or tough as nails. Building resilience is necessary for navigating life's twists and turns.
- Feb 1, 2021
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Feb. 1, 2021) — Completing one Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) Carry Forward® 5K wasn’t enough for Army veteran Andrew Coughlan. He did one with some friends at his gym....
- Jan 28, 2021
Applying for disability compensation benefits with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) can be challenging for warriors and their families, especially while the nation continues to battle the...
- Jan 28, 2021
In 2020, there were hard days followed by harder days for Christine Schei, caregiver to her son Erik. While deployed in Iraq with the U.S. Army in 2005, a sniper’s bullet hit Erik, causing...
- Jan 6, 2021
With 2020 in everyone’s rearview mirror, many are ready to shed the pandemic blanket, jump off the couch and into a new year filled with unlimited possibilities, including making changes for a...
- Dec 29, 2020
Brady Busby spent nine out of his 14 years of military service in combat-related deployments. The Army veteran served in Korea, Kosovo, Iraq three times, and Afghanistan three times. Returning...
- Dec 22, 2020
As we move forward from the frenzy of the holidays, we find time to refresh and reset. This includes pausing to consider how we're fueling our bodies. With many of us spending extra time at home,...
- Dec 18, 2020
North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) has a serious job protecting our skies and seas from enemy invasions. Working with other commands, it detects and warns against attacks on North...
- Dec 18, 2020
STATE COLLEGE, Penn. (Oct. 29) — Imagine walking a marathon, all 26.2 miles of it. Then add about eight more miles. And do that every day for five days in a row. That’s what retired Army...
- Dec 16, 2020
DENVER (Dec. 16, 2020) — In so many ways, this year has been different for Michael Purcell, especially when a foot injury in October sidelined the Denver Broncos defensive tackle for the rest of...
- Dec 15, 2020
By Faapepele (Pele) Hunkin, Army retiree First, I want to give God all the honor, praise, and glory for his blessings upon me. I honestly do not know where to start when it comes to Wounded...
- Dec 11, 2020
Joy is not the same as happiness, according to a Yale University researcher. Joy is a purposeful choice to see beyond the circumstances, and it can be felt alongside sorrow. Happiness often comes...
- Dec 11, 2020
We had enough sour moments in 2020, so it’s only natural to seek sweeter and cuddlier pursuits at year’s end. What could be cuddlier or sweeter than baby goats? How about doing yoga with baby...
- Dec 11, 2020
2020 has felt like being in a time warp. The days have slowly inched along like melted wax dripping down a candle. But the year also gives us a sense of a candle extinguished too soon; how is it...
- Dec 10, 2020
Asking for help does not always come naturally to warriors, but like your battle buddies in the military, the Resource Center at Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) has your six. WWP’s Resource...
- Dec 7, 2020
Because of the spread of COVID-19, we have all experienced what it feels like to be separated from those we love. But deployed service members are living those emotions every day. One thing rings...
- Dec 7, 2020
Smells of turkey, stuffing, squash casserole, and pecan pie wafted through the air as joyful music notes bounced off the walls. It was time to eat dinner — in front of a computer screen with...
- Dec 4, 2020
After participating in several transition-focused events, Kenneth Weinstock thought he knew everything about separating from the Army. That was until he attended Transition Ready, a workshop...
- Dec 2, 2020
America’s streets, parks, and stores are less frequented these days. The ghost of life pre-pandemic hangs empty in the air as we close doors and open laptops in an attempt to reconnect with...
- Dec 1, 2020
2020 is a year students will read about in history books generations from now. From the COVID-19 pandemic to social unrest surrounding civil rights to a turbulent election season, Americans will...
- Nov 30, 2020
Giving Tuesday is an altruistic holiday that has grown by leaps and bounds since its inception in 2012. The observance happens five days after Thanksgiving and encourages people to take a breather...
- Nov 30, 2020
Veterans Day isn’t just about the veterans themselves. Although the focus is on veterans, there are people behind the scenes making sacrifices, too. Families of veterans have learned to live...
- Nov 23, 2020
KERNERSVILLE, N.C. (Nov. 23, 2020) — Andrew Long has a lot of work ahead of him. He recently purchased a 23-acre farm in North Carolina with structures dating back to the late 1800s. Not only...
- Nov 20, 2020
For many people, 17 is just a number. But for those in the military community, it’s representative of something much more palpable and problematic — the number of veterans who die by suicide...
- Nov 18, 2020
In October, more than 200 injured veterans came together in a virtual webinar hosted by Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) to learn about livestreaming. The event was the largest single-day...
- Nov 17, 2020
By Roberto Cruz, U.S. Army (Ret.) I live and raise my daughters in a safe Florida neighborhood. I can walk down the street and enjoy the sunshine. But there was a time when I didn’t think I...
- Nov 17, 2020
Army veteran Steven Swiger developed a mantra he likes to live by that concludes every email he sends: “If you wake on the breathing side of the bed, you have already won.” After a challenging...
- Nov 5, 2020
How to Support the Troops on Veterans Day and Beyond Veterans Day is a day all about military veterans. A veteran is someone who has served in the military, but is no longer serving. But why do we...
- Nov 3, 2020
When we changed the clocks to “fall back” one hour, did most of us get an extra hour of sleep? Unfortunately, for many us, and particularly for most veterans, there is no rest for the weary...
- Oct 22, 2020
For many, it’s easy to remember balancing atop a bicycle for the first time as a child. The sense of accomplishment and independence was empowering. Now, cycling is picking up in popularity with...
- Oct 22, 2020
During this pandemic, it can become easy to fall into sedentary behavior. It’s more important than ever to maintain positive momentum with physical activities, so Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP)...
- Oct 22, 2020
Gabe George was involved in a nearly fatal motorcycle accident in 2009. The accident altered everything he planned for in life. Once looking toward an aspiring career as a Navy corpsman, he now...
- Oct 21, 2020
When military service ends, veterans face a major transition to civilian life. It’s a time to find a new group of peers and friends. It’s a time to learn to function within a new framework...
- Oct 19, 2020
Navy veteran Rachelle Dygowski was fighting a losing battle with stress and weight gain. She developed thyroid problems and was at risk for chronic diseases like diabetes and arthritis. Her full...
- Oct 19, 2020
Evelia Ruiz had to learn quickly about traumatic brain injury (TBI), the VA system, and physical therapy and rehabilitation while helping her son Freddy recover from severe combat wounds. It all...
- Oct 19, 2020
Navy veteran Don Monroe’s children used to wonder which version of dad would walk through the door each day: the calm dad or the angry dad. All that changed after Don connected with other...
- Oct 15, 2020
Amid thoughts of killing himself multiple times a day, Sergio Alfaro did what he could just to stay alive. He could barely get through the day without feeling like a zombie and felt his...
- Oct 15, 2020
Army veteran Jason Foster was used to existing in a space surrounded by self-constructed walls. A roadside bomb blast in Iraq caused him a quarter-size brain bleed in his right frontal lobe,...
- Oct 14, 2020
Army veteran Steven Swiger wasn’t injured at war and always felt like Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) resources shouldn’t be wasted on him. Rather, his injury happened during a training...
- Sep 21, 2020
Talking about suicide can be scary, but you don’t have to be an expert to do it. Recognizing when to ask about it, and then asking, is the key. A simple question like, “Are you OK?” might...
- Sep 17, 2020
You can be called plenty of things in the Navy. But according to Barry Floyd, nothing beats earning the title of “Doc.” “That’s the biggest honor a Navy corpsman can get,” said Barry,...
- Sep 16, 2020
Becky Ross is a longtime supporter of veterans through her volunteer work with Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP). When the veterans charity announced it was bringing its Carry Forward® 5K,...
- Sep 15, 2020
The benefits of showing gratitude are deeper than we may realize. Although it’s a simple action often found among self-care tips and inspirational social media posts, it can have a lasting...
- Sep 8, 2020
There are never any “right things to say” when it comes to talking about suicide. The important thing is that we talk about it. It’s more common than many people may realize, with about...
- Sep 2, 2020
Exposure to traumatic combat and operational experiences affects veterans spiritually, psychologically, biologically, and socially. In 2018, the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) treated...
- Aug 31, 2020
A mother’s love for her children is never-ending. It endures all the joys along with the trials. From the days of nurturing a child beginning at birth and into adulthood, to enduring the growing...
- Aug 31, 2020
Former Marine Daniel Hanson brings his own light to suicide prevention efforts. There was a time when I didn’t think I could be saved. I had recently separated from the Marines and struggled...
- Aug 31, 2020
Miki Padgett always wanted to lead a life in service to others. He grew up in Costa Rica, where his parents served as missionaries and he learned to speak fluent Spanish. He tried college, but...
- Aug 28, 2020
It’s a little more than 200 miles from Ridgecrest, California to San Diego. But that distance didn’t matter for Rebekah Howard; she drove nearly four hours Friday night, participated in the...
- Aug 21, 2020
In these highly unpredictable times, there are few things we can control about going back to school. To keep students and staff safe during the pandemic, local school districts across the U.S. are...
- Aug 13, 2020
Video games are more than a way to pass the time for Army veteran Dave Weiner. In a way, they saved his life. As the pandemic became widespread, Dave’s PTSD and anxiety flared. He felt alone....
- Aug 13, 2020
Veterans are used to being told “no” — that their injuries will force limitations throughout the rest of their lives. But wounded warriors are a very special group of individuals. They spent...
- Jul 29, 2020
Purple Heart Day (Aug. 7) commemorates the brave men and women who have been wounded or killed as a result of enemy action during their military service. To honor these veterans, many people...
- Jul 29, 2020
Friendship Day is Aug. 2 Frankie Perez is outgoing and passionate about his work. David Camacho is easygoing and identifies with a slightly older generation. But there’s an important thing that...
- Jul 24, 2020
Established in 2017 by Hire Our Heroes, National Hire a Veteran Day on July 25 encourages companies to consider veterans for their open positions. In honor of the observance, Wounded Warrior Project®
- Jul 8, 2020
After serving his country in the Marine Corps and Army, Dave Denhardt faced traumatic brain injury (TBI), PTSD, herniated discs in his neck, severe nerve damage, and loss of much of the use of one...
- Jul 8, 2020
What do Bingo games, ’90s music, and puzzles have in common? Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) supporters are showcasing their ingenuity when it comes to giving back. WWP recently adapted the...
- Jun 30, 2020
PTSD is a mental health condition that can happen to anyone who has experienced a traumatic event. Those dealing with PTSD have triggers, which can be linked to situational or emotional...
- Jun 26, 2020
Matthew Barnes traces his problems back to his Iraqi deployment during the 2003 ground invasion. Less than six months after joining the Marines, Matthew — a brand new lance corporal attached to...
- Jun 23, 2020
When we think about independence, we tend to think about the freedoms we enjoy thanks to the veterans who fought for us to have those rights. But what about when you’re fighting for freedom from...
- Jun 22, 2020
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (June 22, 2020) — In 2018, the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) treated more than 1.7 million veterans for mental health issues, including combat stress, depression,...
- Jun 18, 2020
Air Force veteran Tim McDonough remembers exactly how many HRs — human remains — he brought back from Iraq while on active duty: 214. He felt honored to bring fallen soldiers home. But...
- Jun 16, 2020
Riding with the Wounded Warrior Project’s Rolling Project Odyssey This piece was originally published in H.O.G. Magazine and written by Peter Jones. Photos by Josh Kurpius. H.O.G.® member...
- May 20, 2020
Memorial Day parades and large gatherings will not be happening this year due to COVID-19, but there are still ways to honor the fallen and pay tribute in your own way, even if you’re still in...
- May 14, 2020
After over 20 years in the Marines and deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, John Alicea knows how it feels to be supported on the front lines of a crisis. So when he received his stimulus check...
- May 14, 2020
Jennifer Smith Mackinday’s life changed the day her brother James was wounded by an improvised explosive device while serving as an Army infantryman in Mosul, Iraq. During the 15 years since...
- May 6, 2020
Rhys Dukes is only 6 years old, but he knows to look for the helpers — and he knows to appreciate and support them. That’s why when the Michigan boy told his mom he wanted to do something to...
- May 5, 2020
Traci Uribe traveled 590 miles away from her family in San Antonio to participate in an endurance event, but she felt close to her husband, Army veteran Javier Uribe. “I wanted to feel what it...
- Apr 20, 2020
With schools and businesses closed because of the coronavirus, we find ourselves sharing more time with family, including school-aged children, than we ever thought possible. Are you letting this...
- Apr 9, 2020
Honoring a fallen brother is ingrained into Jeremiah Pauley’s consciousness. The former Army squad leader and Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) staff member was injured and survived an IED attack...
- Apr 3, 2020
Practicing social distancing from other people is not difficult for Army veteran Joey Pierstorff these days. He lives in a quiet town along Route 66, just more than an hour from the edge of the...
- Apr 3, 2020
For Bill “Big Sarge” Hansen, being strong is about more than physical prowess. For him, strength rests on his ability to be a tender and caring dad to his four daughters. Bill, 52, competes...
- Mar 25, 2020
As the wife of a wounded veteran and mother of five young children, Nicole Woods has faced challenges in recent years when pursuing her career development. While her husband Torino served in the...
- Mar 12, 2020
Distance was no obstacle for veteran Khadijah Nazmeen while seeking the opportunity to start a new chapter in her career. The four-and-a-half-hour drive from McDonough, Georgia to Jacksonville,...
- Mar 11, 2020
In these times of social distancing, staying home doesn’t have to mean staying on the couch. Walking outside can help you remain active and provide a break from the chatter of stressful news....
- Feb 4, 2020
When 9/11 happened, Elmer Dinglasan felt called to enlist, even though he already had a career as a medical technologist. With his 35th birthday a month away, he was almost too old to make the...
- Feb 4, 2020
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Feb. 4, 2020) – Army veteran and wounded warrior Jeremy Daniels is a lifetime Seattle Seahawks fan and an avid video game player. He’s living with multiple sclerosis and can’
- Jan 27, 2020
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Jan. 27, 2020) – Some kids in the Kidder County School District in central North Dakota travel up to 50 miles each way to school; the district is larger than Rhode Island....
- Jan 9, 2020
January 9, 2020 Since 2003, Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) has been improving the lives of millions of warriors and their families. Today, we remain ready to meet the needs of any wounded, ill,...
- Jan 8, 2020
Air Force veteran Pedro Rosario didn’t have an easy way to connect with other veterans until Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) helped him find peers. Since then, he has participated in bicycling,...
- Jan 7, 2020
With 2021 in full swing, many veterans are considering new goals, new wishes, and potentially new jobs as they continue their transitions to civilian life. Although a 2020 Wounded Warrior...
- Dec 12, 2019
There were times when Army veteran Melvin Dizon didn’t look forward to anything. He felt like an “emotional wreck,” he said, and had trouble dealing with anger, depression, and suicidal...
- Dec 3, 2019
They rode their bicycles nearly every day for more than 40 days, more than 3,300 miles from Santa Barbara, California, to Charleston, South Carolina. Matt Prather and Mike Price are two inspired...
- Nov 20, 2019
Starting Jan. 1, 2020, the Department of Defense (DoD) is expanding commissary, military exchange, and morale, welfare, and recreation (MWR) retail privileges on U.S. military installations. This...
- Oct 15, 2019
More than 100 wounded veterans and family members recently networked with representatives from nearly 20 companies at a virtual job fair. Organized by Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) and...
- Oct 1, 2019
EAST STROUDSBURG, Pa. (Oct. 1, 2019) – Joe Webb is transforming his Army Ranger and combat experience into new energy to rally his community together to benefit veterans. He founded a lawn...
- Sep 30, 2019
"There isn't a mountain too high that is going to stop me. Nothing can stop me." That’s what William Mathis said while climbing a 1,000-foot face in Lake Tahoe at a recent Wounded Warrior Project®
- Aug 20, 2019
The community of Malden, Missouri rallied together in the cold rain, late on a Friday night after a high school football game, to become top supporters for wounded warriors. Army veteran Mitch...
- Aug 19, 2019
Did you serve in Iraq, Afghanistan, Africa, or Southwest Asia? Depending on the dates of service, you could have been exposed to airborne hazards due to the way trash was disposed of in open burn...
- Jul 23, 2019
While we could list thousands of reasons to hire a veteran, some stand out more than others for Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) career counselors. In honor of National Hire a Veteran Day July 25,...
- Jul 15, 2019
Marine Corps veteran Brian Fleming, Jr., works full time and is a busy father, but he makes time for the company of other warriors. “The best thing about participating in Wounded Warrior Project...
- May 24, 2019
Cella Logan is a woman on a mission. When she’s not helping military spouses find employment, she’s raising her young sons and reflecting on the service of her late husband. Daniel Logan...
- Apr 10, 2019
National Siblings Day is April 10 Bradley Thomas appreciates every moment he gets to spend with his older brother Brian. A few months ago, Bradley wondered if he would ever see Brian again. Both...
- Feb 13, 2019
Veteran Eric Haynes’ life was spiraling downward when he went online to register with Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP). It had been approximately 10 years since his service in Iraq with the...