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- Apr 5, 2021
When someone enlists in the military, they are prepared to travel in support of serving their country. They are committed, knowing training and deployments will take them wherever they’re...
- Apr 1, 2021
We all know stress affects emotional and mental health, but often the symptoms of stress show up more noticeably in our physical health. While stress affects everyone differently and to varying...
- Mar 29, 2021
Army Reserve veteran Keara Torkelson was getting ready to deploy to Iraq with her unit when a mass shooting at Fort Hood, Texas, on Nov. 5, 2009 turned her life upside down. Keara was shot in the...
- Mar 25, 2021
Superfoods are rich in micronutrients — one of the major groups of nutrients your body needs. From fiber to phytochemicals and enzymes, micronutrients maintain your body’s healthy function —...
- Mar 22, 2021
Military life for a woman is different than it is for a man. There are often few women — or only one woman — in a unit or company. “Being a woman in the military not only affected me as a...
- Mar 22, 2021
Todd McCormick took a 25-mile bike ride through Suffolk County on New York’s Long Island. He knew the route well; he’s ridden it before. Except this time, it was different — he rode with his...
- Mar 17, 2021
If you were trapped on a deserted island, what is the one thing you couldn’t live without? If you said your cellular device or social media, you’re wrong. The answer is water! The human body...
- Mar 17, 2021
Bethzaida Cabrera does not need to be in the limelight. She is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran who prefers diligent teamwork and is happy to get the job done backstage. Read this story in the May...
- Mar 15, 2021
Every day, our servicewomen and our military take giant leaps forward that pave the path for our next generation of heroes. By Jennifer Silva, Wounded Warrior Project® Chief Programs Officer...
- Mar 11, 2021
THE PLAYERS Championship is once again honoring Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) warriors and their families during the lead-up to the annual tournament at TPC Sawgrass. Even though there won’t...
- Mar 11, 2021
With the pandemic affecting daily life for the past year, it is normal to be experiencing fatigue. Sheltering in place, quarantining, and taking the necessary measures to contain the spread of...
- Mar 10, 2021
Creating conscious habits for a healthier lifestyle is no easy feat. Veterans worked under structured guidance when it came to physical readiness during active duty. However, some see their...
- Feb 25, 2021
As the world slowly begins to open its doors, the Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) nationally recognized cycling program, Soldier Ride®, has begun to hold more personal, smaller sized cycling...
- Feb 25, 2021
Marine veteran Taniki Richard was born and raised in the United States by Trinidadian parents. She remembers growing up surrounded by West Indian culture. The aroma of Trinidadian curry, the...
- Feb 25, 2021
The War of 1812 is sometimes called the forgotten war because it is not studied much in school. It’s also known by some as the second war of independence. The war with Britain arose over trade...
- Feb 24, 2021
Michael Cumming served 12 years in active duty infantry in the Marine Corps, with deployments to Iraq. He faced PTSD and survivor’s guilt when he returned to civilian life and remembers feeling...
- 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...