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Originally from Texas, Tonya Star is a former secondary teacher and principal of 15 years. She is the wife of Army Major Richard Star, a post-9/11 veteran who contracted cancer due to toxic...

It’s probably no surprise that worrying about finances can cause or increase stress, anxiety, and a loss of connection after military service. ...

It’s common to hear veterans express fondness for an adrenaline rush. Adrenaline is often a necessity as servicemen and women...

While any time is a good time to thank military members for their service, May is Military Appreciation Month and a great time to recognize those who took the oath to serve and protect our...

When veterans receive the mental health support and empowerment they deserve as they transition to civilian life, they thrive. Part of thriving is feeling they’re ready to continue serving their...

Tom Cocchiarella isn’t someone who gives up easily – or at all. It’s a mentality that has served him well over the years, whether it’s defending the country, succeeding in the technology...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) recently hosted its first Benefit for the Brave™, a special event to recognize generous donors and supporters and how their contributions help fuel the...

Every day, Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) strives to support injured veterans, service members, and their families through its free lifesaving and life-changing programs and services. WWP’s...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) aims to prepare warriors for the next stage of their lives after service and helps them to navigate the transition back into the civilian world. WWP’s Transition...

At just 13 years old, Ashlynne Deason is wise beyond her years. Growing up as a military kid, she’s done things and been places many kids her age haven’t. The experiences of military children...

Bruce McKibbin had a front-row seat watching professional golfers develop into PGA Tour stars. Between 2012 and 2017, he and a team of community volunteers managed events for the Korn Ferry Tour...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) understands that no organization can meet the evolving needs of post-9/11 wounded warriors, their families, and caregivers alone. This includes the needs of women...

Veterans and service members have sacrificed so much to protect us, so it’s important to protect them from scams, fraud, and predatory practices that target the benefits they’ve earned through...

Football is the No. 1 sport in America, and the NFL regularly uses its popularity to celebrate the men and women who serve America. The league’s Salute to Service campaign is a year-round...

Wounded Warrior Project encourages veterans exposed to burn pits, other toxins to enroll in VA health care Some of the wounds Army veteran Dan Nevins suffered from his time in combat are...

In 2018, Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) and The Blue Angels Foundation joined forces to combat the invisible wounds of war affecting hundreds of thousands of post-9/11 veterans.

Most people know the Civil War as a battle between the Union and the Confederacy, or the North vs. South. As we recognize this war, it’s important to also remember and honor the critical role...

Army veteran Jerry DeVaul grew up in Colorado, but his involvement in hockey took place more on the asphalt than the ice. His affection for ice hockey really kicked into high gear in 1996, when...

NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. – Nathaniel Heath-Price loves a good adrenaline rush. But the Army veteran lost the ability to participate in exciting events following a motorcycle crash in 2018....

Charles Evans was a Fashion Maven, Real Estate Mogul, Movie Producer, and Philanthropist When it came to business, Charles Evans had the golden touch. His foray into the fashion industry made him...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) proudly provides free programs and services to meet the needs of the nation’s post-9/11 wounded warriors and their families. However, no single organization can...

Wounded Warrior Project Helps Veterans Build Connections Through Peer Mentoring, Bonding Mentoring can consist of many different things. Sometimes, it can be helping someone with schoolwork,...

The holidays can be a stressful time for anyone. We’ve all been there – doing our best to juggle children’s expectations, family plans, and year-end bills, all while keeping our own physical...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) proudly provides free programs and services to meet the needs of the nation’s post-9/11 wounded warriors and their families. However, no single organization can...

While the holiday season brings joy to many, it can also serve as a painful time for veterans’ families who’ve lost a hero that made the ultimate sacrifice. At Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP),...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) recently capped off its third annual Warrior Week with a record number of donations and participants from across the country. Through WWP’s Stream to Serve™...

Tire Discounters recently raised more than $200,000 in customer donations for Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) as part of the company’s “It’s Our Turn” initiative...

When shopping this holiday season, here are several ways you can support organizations that are giving back to Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) to help warriors and their families: AmazonSmile When...

When it comes to job hunting, confidence may be one of the most important skills. Building that confidence comes from a combination of factors – including dressing the part. In the military,...

Once again, Denver Broncos defensive lineman Mike Purcell will be supporting Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) during the NFL’s annual My Cause, My Cleats campaign. Purcell is one of five NFL...

You don’t have to be in the military to appreciate the service and sacrifice veterans make, or to make a huge impact on a veteran’s life. You don’t even have to be an adult to make a...

Army veteran Claude Boushey had chronic knee, leg, and back pain, hearing loss, and struggled with the invisible wounds of war after 25 years in the military. Claude served proudly until his...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) proudly provides free programs and services to meet the needs of the nation’s post-9/11 wounded warriors and their families. However, no single organization can...

Mike Delancey Sr. always had a knack for coaching, but he didn’t realize he would strengthen these skills to support his veteran son’s recovery from wounds of war. For Mike Sr., the role of...

Don Coffey is no stranger to riding his bike long distances. In 2019, he cycled across the southern states, followed by his wife Susan and two black labs in an RV. It was a dream come true. Three...

Military service roots run deep in the McDonough family. Warrior Tim McDonough served in the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Air Force. His father served as a U.S. Marine during the Vietnam War. Five years...

Watch the episode on Veterans Day, Nov. 11 Who doesn’t turn toward the screen or offer up an opinion when a question comes up on Family Feud? Survey says … Family Feud with Steve Harvey has...

When it comes to leadership and dedication, veterans offer a special skill set. Around 2.5 million veterans have decided to use those skills to become their own bosses and take the brave leap to...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) proudly provides free programs and services to meet the needs of the nation’s post-9/11 wounded warriors and their families. However, no single organization can...

Sinaiyah and Azara Emami are military kids who have drawn upon the lessons they’ve learned and developed unique ways to cope with adversity and build resilience. At a young age, they were thrown...

Depression can be stealthy. It can creep in from the shadows of a major life event or come on so slowly that the origins are hard to trace. Depression can linger, leaving someone to think, “This...

A proposed reduction is when the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to reduce disability compensation benefits due to changes in a veteran’s status. VA could reduce a veteran’s...

Vince Lai is a clean-cut management consultant in North Carolina. He was willing to grow his hair long with the intention of donating it...

Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) recently held its Courage Awards and Benefit Dinner launch reception in Washington, D.C., giving an early look at next year’s planned Courage Awards and Benefit...

En honor al Mes de la Herencia Hispana (Sept. 15-Oct. 15), Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) está destacando todas las diferentes formas en que conecta, sirve y empodera a veteran@s que sirvieron...

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15-Oct. 15), Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) is highlighting – in English and Español –the different ways the organization connects, serves, and...

Veterans find purpose, meaning from bonding with dogs. “She always had my six.” Eric Haynes struggled with his emotions and how to deal with life once he left the military. While the burdens of...

Cuando el soldado Freddy Ruiz resulto herido de gravedad en Afganistan, su madrea Evelia tuvo que aprender rápidamente sobre lesión traumática cerebral (TBI)...

Deron Santiny didn’t know it at the time, but a friendly hug he offered ended up saving a life. Deron is an Army veteran who was injured in Iraq. He is peer support group leader for Wounded...

The pristine beaches beckoned visitors with their colorful arrays of powdery sand. The clear, turquoise waters washed away worries with waves of tranquility and splendor. The alluring mystery of...