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- Sep 1, 2021
Through Warriors to Work, WWP is following national employment trends in aviation to help veterans find their next missions in life.
- Aug 31, 2021
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...
- Aug 30, 2021
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...
- Aug 25, 2021
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....
- Aug 25, 2021
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,...
- Aug 25, 2021
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
- Aug 16, 2021
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...
- Aug 3, 2021
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...
- Jul 1, 2021
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.
- Jul 1, 2021
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...
- Jun 25, 2021
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...
- Jun 14, 2021
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.
- Jun 2, 2021
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...
- May 25, 2021
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...
- May 25, 2021
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...
- May 5, 2021
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 70 million Americans suffer from chronic sleep problems. Sleep deprivation contributes to serious health issues, including...
- Apr 27, 2021
Making new friends can be difficult at any age. Children of military-connected parents have the added difficulties of switching locations and schools. The Military Child Education Coalition®...
- Apr 26, 2021
Stress has a way of taking over every aspect of our lives if we don’t keep it in check. Some stress-reducing remedies can be costly or isolating, which is why Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP)...
- Apr 20, 2021
Healthy living is not easy, especially for those coping with injury and illness after service. Because every person’s journey is unique, health education is paramount. It empowers warriors and...
- Apr 20, 2021
A sprout quietly bursts through the earth, absorbing its first taste of direct sunlight. Similarly, injured veterans grew to find healing through a therapeutic horticulture class at Cape Fear...
- Apr 14, 2021
For nearly two decades, post-9/11 veterans have been exposed to contaminants such as burn pits, toxic fragments, radiation, and other hazardous materials on deployments to Iraq, Afghanistan,...
- Apr 14, 2021
In response to the President’s announcement regarding the withdrawal of combat troops from Afghanistan by Sept. 11, 2021, our CEO, Lt. GEN., U.S. Army (RET.) Mike Linnington, shares a statement.
- Apr 13, 2021
An all-female group of warriors spent two days on Monarch Mountain learning how to ski and snowboard as part of the Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) Soldier Ride® program. The program has been...
- Apr 12, 2021
Finances. Work. Family schedules. Health. If reading any of those words caused a spike in your heart rate, you are not alone. These stressors are common and can cause varying levels of stress. But...
- Apr 7, 2021
Worry, fear, and anxiety about being able to pay monthly bills or save for the future can lead to financial stress. For wounded veterans, the COVID-19 pandemic added to those pressures. In a 2020...