News Releases
News Releases
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- May 26, 2016
It's not really that difficult. You stand up on an over-sized surfboard and casually paddle along. "It was really pretty easy," says a laughing Jessika Lloyd, "until I fell off." Jessika and her...
- May 26, 2016
Find a physical activity you enjoy and it won't be considered exercise. This is exactly why Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) brought wounded veterans and their families together to challenge...
- May 24, 2016Senate Approves Bill That Includes Reproductive Assistance Funding
The U.S. Senate approved a bill Thursday that could help wounded veterans and their spouses start a family. Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) applauds the vote by the Senate but knows there is much...
- May 24, 2016WWP Hosts Pottery Painting for Warriors and Family
Even the toughest of warriors can find healing while expressing their artistic sides. Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) recently united a group of injured service members to paint pottery, enjoy...
- May 24, 2016
Kenneth Gibbs will remember August 19, 2004, for the rest of his life. That's the day the retired U.S. Army veteran and his comrades were rolling down the road in northern Iraq when they saw a...
- May 20, 2016Program Helps Injured Service Members Find Meaningful Employment
First impressions can make or break a job hunt. Within minutes of sitting down with a potential employer, the interviewee must convey their confidence, competence, and cohesiveness with the...
- May 19, 2016
An 18-week training program for the New York Fire Department's (FDNY) probationary firefighters was cut into five heart-pounding simulated teaching scenarios for wounded military veterans and...
- May 17, 2016Wounded Veterans and Their Families Paint the Sky
If you can't witness the soft orange, reddish pinks, and variations of yellow melted into a Florida sunset, why not take a brush to canvas and bring the calming colors home. Wounded Warrior...
- May 10, 2016
Decommissioned and restored to its World War II destroyer escort structure, the USS Slater serves a new mission as a National Historic Landmark, recently taking aboard wounded veterans from this...
- May 5, 2016WWP Brings Injured Service Members Together for Fly Fishing Class
Wounded veterans came together recently to bond with other Alumni at an event hosted by Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) through the L.L. Bean Outdoor Discovery Schools Adventures. Fly fishing and...
- May 4, 2016
Injured veterans made a mad dash through the downtown streets of Anchorage, Alaska at the 2016 Running of the Reindeer race during the world famous, 10th annual Fur Rondy festival. Wounded Warrior...
- Apr 29, 2016
Rushing water and spray greeted a group of injured service members and their families as they braved the rapids of the Hudson River Gorge. Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) hosted the event as part...
- Apr 29, 2016WWP joins Habitat for Humanity to Build New Home
John Heywood did not create the phrase "many hands make light work," but he did contextualize the proverb in 1546 along with many others. Regardless of the phrase's origin, its meaning holds true...
- Apr 27, 2016
The Invictus Games are coming to Orlando, Florida, and Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) will be there to support the event and the competing wounded veterans. The Invictus Games are the only...
- Apr 26, 2016WWP Hosts a Big Fat Greek Cooking Class
A Greek traditional meal is not only about eating food, it's about taking the time to talk and enjoy the company of family and friends. This tradition continued when a group of wounded veterans...
- Apr 25, 2016
Crashes and falls from rookie riders only broke the ice and added instant laughter for wounded veterans and their families, when they set out for an amazing tour along the North Shore at Turtle...
- Apr 25, 2016Veteran Service Organizations Join Forces to Give Back through Local Community Service
For years, Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) has funded organizations that share the WWP mission to honor and empower Wounded Warriors. Through a continued partnership, WWP will be investing $9...
- Apr 21, 2016Retreat Reveals Hidden Struggles, Coping Tools for Injured Veterans
A group of twelve injured veterans exchanged stories and shared personal coping mechanisms during a recent three-day fishing retreat at Mid Bay Shores Cabins in Destin, Florida. The outdoor...
- Apr 20, 2016Wounded Veterans, Families Visit Tallahassee Museum
Wounded veterans and their families learned firsthand not to wear bright colors when encountering a leopard. Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) hosted a group of Alumni and family members at the...
- Apr 19, 2016
Injured service members and their mates deserve a break from the stress of daily life. Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) recently hosted Alumni and family support members for an evening of painting...
- Apr 19, 2016Caregivers Garner Green Thumbs at Group's Monthly Gathering
A group of women from the Baltimore and Fort Meade communities in Maryland share more than time together during monthly get-togethers. They share the common bond of being the caregiver, spouse, or...
- Apr 19, 2016
Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) recognizes that wounded veterans can face monumental challenges during their transition from military to civilian life. As part of its mission to honor and empower...
- Apr 18, 2016Legislative Move Comes After Years of Advocacy Efforts from Veterans Community
In a major legislative victory for wounded veterans struggling with fertility and reproductive health, the Senate Appropriations Committee voted to support reproductive assistance for injured...
- Apr 18, 2016Cutting Edge Cloud Security Solutions from Akamai to Help Veterans Charity Better Serve its Constituents
To continue to evolve its networking solutions and improve its network security infrastructure for the ever-changing marketplace, Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) announced its recent collaboration...
- Apr 15, 2016
While fellowshipping with comrades and relatives at a venue with more than 100 exhibits and thousands of animals, a group of wounded veterans discovered aquatic creatures of all kinds at the...
