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During a recent Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) connection event at the Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor, injured veterans cleaned and performed maintenance on planes and helicopters. The...

Marine Corps veteran Jeremiah Shock patiently sat – eyeing his target and lining up his shot – before squeezing the trigger on a recent Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) outing. "I took my...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) veterans and their families recently took to the slopes for a day of skiing and snowboarding. Participants experienced firsthand the benefits of getting out of the...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) will hold a national training seminar on mentoring for injured veterans Jan. 27-29 at the local San Antonio office. The innovative, three-day training workshop...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) veterans commemorated Martin Luther King Jr. Day by volunteering in the Johnson Square community. During the outing, warriors experienced what is possible at social...

A group of Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) veterans and family members got to experience a day in the life of a chocolatier during a recent candy-making connection event. As they dabbled in the...

Rebecca Benton's first Naval duty station was at Camp Pendleton, California, where she served in the medical field as a Fleet Marine Force (FMF) Corpsman after enduring the same training program...

With a few glances of his eyes, Erik can hop on social media to post a picture or surf to YouTube to play the latest Wu-Tang Clan video. He also can better communicate with the loved ones who are...

For many units in the U.S. Marine Corps, a popular mantra is "improvise, adapt, and overcome." That's exactly what a group of physically impaired Swedish athletes did in the 1960s when they...

The Delray Beach Police Department recently honored a group of injured veterans served by Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP). The ceremony featured a breakfast, golf tournament, and special...

More than 60 veterans with Orlando's Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) Peer Support Group and The Mission Continues Orlando 1st Service Platoon teamed up with other local nonprofit organizations to help

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) veterans and family members recently spent a day exploring a movie-famous stretch of land at Kualoa Ranch in Honolulu. The event was one of WWP's gatherings that...

Since the cold weather has set in, Rocky Mountain National Park has transformed into a winter wonderland. A group of veterans took advantage of the white scenery during a recent Wounded Warrior...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) veterans and family members kicked off the festive holiday by making chocolate delicacies at Ferris and Foster's Famous Chocolate Factory in Orlando, Florida. The...

The holiday spirit was in full force at the Pittsburgh Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) office, where injured veterans and family members recently enjoyed a winter wonderland gathering. Warriors...

A group of wounded veterans joined Hollywood celebrities during the 11th Annual Celebrity Golf Classic on the greens of Saticoy Country Club. Hosted by GOTT Entertainment, the tournament brought...

As we near 2017, Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) prepares to surpass 100,000 registered warriors – men and women who sacrificed for our country, and who now need our support. Wounded Warrior...

At the recent Army vs. Navy football game, a group of warriors served by Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) toured the ESPN College GameDay set. The gathering was part of WWP's connection program,...

Coast Guard veteran Darren "Red" Rankin had the look of a kid waking up on Christmas morning when he saw what was stacked in a conference room at Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) headquarters in...

Veterans with service-related health issues recently received critical, instant relief when Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) teamed up with Combined Arms, which has a mission to unite the community...

Dan Webb and Mike Koziak had both been to New York City before, but never for an event like the one they were attending. They came this time as honored guests – of Wounded Warrior Project®...

During a recent Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) program event at Rawhide Western Town in Chandler, Arizona, a group of injured veterans joined Rally Point Arizona for a 5K run to honor fellow...

At a recent Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) outreach event, wounded veterans dusted off their trap shooting skills, firing into clay pigeons and targets during a competition. The full day of...

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...

Bicycling is once again part of John Goubeaux's life. The Air Force veteran, who served for 24 years, cycled frequently with his wife Vicky until a traumatic brain injury turned his life upside...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) veterans and family members recently participated in a community outreach event to help homeless veterans in Hawaii. WWP joined more than 25 organizations taking...

For many warriors, the experiences they had in the military were some of the best of their lives – filled with fellowship, meaning, and direction. To help wounded veterans connect with others...

More than 30 local student athletes, ages 13 to 18, recently participated in Veteran LDRSHIP Beach Challenge, a collaborative leadership event between Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) and City...

Something magical is happening in McLean, and a group of Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) veterans and their families were first in line for the fun. Santa HQ officially opened in Tysons Corner...

Firefighters and veterans cast their lines on the cold waters of New York harbor during a recent fishing trip hosted by Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP). WWP program events like this offer settings...

More than 70 injured veterans and family members enjoyed a day of fresh air, horses, and fun during a recent Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) outing to Quantum Leap Farm in Odessa. Participants...

The cold autumn weather didn't slow a group of wounded veterans from engaging in some fishing mayhem in Long Lake at a gathering hosted by Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP). WWP program events like...

When an injured service member returns from deployment, the adjustment period can be difficult. As a veteran acclimates to the new normal of life outside a war zone – and the challenges of...

It was lock and load for a group of wounded veterans, steeling themselves against the cool autumn air at Marsh Lake Hunting Club. Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) brought them together to enjoy a...

A group of injured veterans learned all about the art of glassblowing during a recent Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) program event in Columbia, South Carolina. During the workshop, warriors...

Veterans with service-related health issues receive instant relief as Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) sets a new record, securing more than $250 million in monetary benefits for wounded service...

As an 11-year Army veteran who served two tours in Iraq, Yvette Francis was certainly familiar with Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP). In fact, she had crossed paths with the organization more than...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) took a group of warriors and their families to pay tribute to the fallen on Veterans Day. The gathering provides an opportunity for veterans to not only reflect on...

Hundreds of thousands of people lined Fifth Avenue in New York City Friday to thank the men and women who served our country. Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) brought hundreds of warriors and their...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) teamed up with Telluride Adaptive Sports Program (TASP), Poison Spider™ Bicycles, and Cliffs and Canyons to provide a unique recreational experience for an...

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)...

Every year, the NFL celebrates and recognizes members of the military as part of the league's year-round Salute to Service campaign, in honor of Veterans Day. Contributions to the campaign support...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) subject matter experts will be presenting WWP's mental health support model at the 2016 Association for Experiential Education conference on Oct. 28. The workshop...

In her almost 200-day deployment to Logistics Support Area Anaconda in Balad, Iraq, U.S. Airman Jessica Daubenmire's base was attacked 149 times – three were rocket attacks, and the rest were...

For many warriors, the experiences they had in the military were some of the best of their lives, filled with fellowship, meaning, and direction. To help wounded veterans connect with others who...

Warriors celebrated their recoveries during a recent workout hosted by Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP). During this physical health and wellness gathering, warriors connected with others in their...

A group of injured veterans and guests recently joined Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) for a day on the waves during a surfing excursion at Fort Pierce Inlet State Park. Participants spent the day...

Having recently surpassed its monumental goal of serving more than 2,500 post-9/11 combat warriors – including their families and caregivers – through its mental health programs and services...

As the sun sets on the summer season, lovers of the outdoors are flocking to state parks and other areas to enjoy natural landscapes before cooler temperatures set in. Wounded Warrior Project®...

The shore in front of the historic Jacksonville Beach Lifeguard Station was mostly vacant, apart from large waves lifting a crisp, salty aroma into the air and wounded warriors carrying their surf...