News Releases
News Releases
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Nov 12, 2015
WASHINGTON, D.C. (November 12, 2015) – The nation took a moment this week to honor the men and women who have bravely served our country in wartime and peace. From parades on 5th Avenue in...
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Nov 11, 2015Over 1,000 Veterans, Caregivers, Family Members, and Supporters March with the National Nonprofit
NEW YORK (November 11, 2015) – Veterans from across the tri-‐state area gathered in Midtown Manhattan today to celebrate Veterans Day by marching in the 2015 New York City Veterans Day...
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Nov 4, 2015Survey Shows Need for Better Mental Health Care for Wounded Service Members
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (November 4, 2015) – More than three in four wounded veterans are dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), according to the 2015 annual Wounded Warrior Project®...
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Oct 15, 2015Physical Wellness has Given U.S. Army Veterans New Outlook on Life
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (Oct. 15, 2015) ─ After retiring from the U.S. Army, Frank Boardman found it difficult to maintain the active lifestyle he had grown accustomed to during his time in the...
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Oct 14, 2015Injured Service Members Learn About History and Camaraderie
CHARLESTON, S.C. (October 14, 2015) – Dozens of injured veterans and their families boarded the USS Yorktown Tuesday evening to see the retired aircraft carrier up close. Wounded Warrior...
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Oct 7, 2015More than 80 Injured Service Members and Families Visit Kennedy Space Center
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. (October 7, 2015) – Dozens of injured veterans got an up-close look at the history of U.S. space travel with a visit to Kennedy Space Center. Wounded Warrior Project®...
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Oct 7, 2015Wounded Warrior Project Benefits Service Helps Navigate the Complex VA, DoD Systems
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (October 7, 2015) – When Robert Williamson was injured in combat during an extremely difficult deployment in Al Taji, Iraq, in 2004, the physical injuries were extensive: a...
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Oct 2, 2015Group Tours and Learns About WWII Era Ship
BATON ROUGE, LA. (October 2, 2015) – One by one, wounded veterans boarded the USS Kidd along the banks of the Mississippi River. The Fletcher-class destroyer’s 38 caliber gun mounts still face...
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Oct 2, 2015Two-Time Wounded Warrior Project Grant Recipient Serves Minnesota Veteran Community
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (October 2, 2015) – When Kimberley Dotstry’s service with the U.S. Navy ended, the transition from military to civilian life was much more difficult than she expected. She...
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Oct 1, 2015Wounded Warrior Project Takes Injured Service Members on Trails for Camaraderie
ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK, COLO. (October 1, 2015) – Nearly a dozen wounded veterans hiked miles along the Continental Divide Trail, experiencing the breath-taking views you can only...
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Sep 30, 2015Five Kansas City-‐Area Couples Experience Relationship-‐Building Retreat in Central Missouri
KANSAS CITY, MO (September 30, 2015) — When returning from combat, many service members find the transition back to civilian life challenging. Often, this challenge takes a toll on their...
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Sep 25, 2015Veteran Rides Over 3,000 Miles to Raise Funds & Awareness for Wounded Warrior Project
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., (September 25, 2015) – When Randy Horton hit the road from Newport Beach, California, it was a hot and sunny day. It is then fitting that he arrived in Jacksonville to almost...
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Sep 23, 2015The Greenbrier Tennis Champions Classic Supports Veterans Charity
White Sulphur Springs, WV (September 23, 2015) – On September 26, The Greenbrier will host tennis legends Pete Sampras, John McEnroe, James Blake and Jim Courier for the fourth annual Greenbrier...
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Sep 21, 2015Annual Golf Event Raises $1 Million-‐Plus for Wounded Warrior Project
JACKSONVILLE, Florida (September 21, 2015) – More than 12,300 golfers, including 567 injured service members, teed up for the fifth-‐annual “World’s Largest Golf Outing” at 132 courses...
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Sep 18, 2015Wounded Warrior Project Takes Service Members through Florida Waters
INVERNESS, FLA. (September 18, 2015) – Injured service members donned (earmuffs) and boarded airboats to see Florida’s waterways recently. Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) took the veterans on...
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Sep 17, 2015Injured Service Members From the U.S. and British Armed Forces Compete in Golf Tournament at T.P.C. Sawgrass
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (September 17, 2015) – Allies on the battlefield enjoyed healthy competition on the golf course as 10 wounded veterans from Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) squared off against...
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Sep 15, 2015WWP Joins The Mission Continues’ Washington, D.C., Service Platoons at Democracy Prep School
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (September 15, 2015) – On September 11, 2015, injured veterans and staff members with Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) joined service platoons from The Mission Continues (TMC),...
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Sep 14, 2015One Man on a 3,000 Mile Ride to Raise Funds for Wounded Warrior Project
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., (September 14, 2015) – When Randy Horton hit the road from Newport Beach, California, it was an exceptionally hot and sunny day. Starting on the wooden slats of the Newport...
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Sep 11, 2015
Scottsdale, Ariz. (September 11, 2015) – On September 11, a group of wounded service members gathered outside their hotel in Scottsdale, Arizona, for a brief ceremony commemorating the 14th...
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Sep 10, 2015WWP Alumnus Brett Miller Helps Wounded Veterans Through Outdoor Excursions
Jacksonville, Fla. (September 10, 2015) – Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) Alumnus Brett Miller’s organization Warfighter Outfitters, Inc. is the latest WWP Program Grants recipient with an...
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Sep 10, 2015Fundraiser Commemorating 9/11 and Benefitting Wounded Veterans
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., (September 10, 2015) – As part of BGC’s eleventh annual Charity Day taking place on Friday, September 11, 2015, Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP), along with numerous other...
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Sep 10, 2015Wounded Warrior Project Takes Injured Service Members for Bonding Experience
ATLANTA, GA. (September 10, 2015) – Wounded service members enjoyed an afternoon in the water with whale sharks, manta rays, and a variety of fish. Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) took the...
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Sep 9, 2015Two-Time WWP Grant Recipient, Yellow Ribbon Fund, Will Host Four Caregiver Retreats This Year
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (September 9, 2015) – For Jessica Allen, director of the Family Caregiver Program for the Yellow Ribbon Fund, her passion for caregiver respite is both personal and...
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Sep 2, 2015Chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to Speak
Alexandria, Va. — On Wednesday, Sept. 9, the 2015 Warrior-Family Symposium (WFS), cosponsored by the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) and Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP), will...
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Sep 1, 2015Service offered as part of Wounded Warrior Project Physical Health & Wellness Program
Pittsburgh, Pa. (September 1, 2015) - When Robert Anderson retired from the U.S. Army, his body served as a constant reminder of the wear and tear that can only come from over a decade of military...